The Toxic Avenger is a 1984 comedy film directed by Lloyd Kaufman that has become a cult classic. The musical portrays the story of the residents of Tromaville, who are desperate for a hero to save them from their plight. Melvin Ferd the Third, a nerdy young earth scientist who is motivated to clear up the state's significant toxic waste problem, enters the picture. They vow to put a halt to his ambitions when a corrupt Mayor and her government goons learn of his intentions. Melvin is ambushed and thrown into a tank of poisonous waste, which instantaneously transforms him into The Toxic Avenger, New Jersey's first superhero! A 7-foot mutant freak with superhuman strength and a supersized heart to match, Toxie is a character in the film Toxie. In order to save extremely polluted New Jersey, prevent global warming, win the heart of the prettiest (and blindest) librarian in town, and get home in time for supper, he must first save heavily polluted New Jersey.
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The Toxic Avenger is a 1984 comedy film directed by Lloyd Kaufman that has become a cult classic. The musical portrays the story of the residents of Tromaville, who are desperate for a hero to save them from their plight. Melvin Ferd the Third, a nerdy young earth scientist who is motivated to clear up the state's significant toxic waste problem, enters the picture. They vow to put a halt to his ambitions when a corrupt Mayor and her government goons learn of his intentions. Melvin is ambushed and thrown into a tank of poisonous waste, which instantaneously transforms him into The Toxic Avenger, New Jersey's first superhero! A 7-foot mutant freak with superhuman strength and a supersized heart to match, Toxie is a character in the film Toxie. In order to save extremely polluted New Jersey, prevent global warming, win the heart of the prettiest (and blindest) librarian in town, and get home in time for supper, he must first save heavily polluted New Jersey.
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