Summary
- The Toxic Avenger reboot trailer teaser the titular character and shows plenty of blood and gore, staying true to the original cult classic.
- The ensemble cast – including Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood, and Kevin Bacon – draws inspiration from well-known DC superheroes and villains.
- The teaser trailer indicates that the remake will maintain the graphic violence and over-the-top gore of the original, in line with Troma Entertainment's exploitation-style films.
The Toxic Avenger reboot trailer teases the titular character and shows a ton of blood and gore. A contemporary reimagining of the 1984 cult classic of the same name, the upcoming film follows the downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, as he suffers a horrible toxic accident that transforms him into a monstrous hero. The film features a stellar ensemble cast led by Peter Dinklage as Winston Gooze alongside Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Sarah Niles, Julia Davis, Julian Kostov, and Elijah Wood.
Now, Legendary has released a red band teaser trailer for the Toxic Avenger remake. Watch it below via IGN Movie Trailers:
The teaser begins with a series of news reports and interviews with eyewitnesses who have seen the Toxic Avenger. After a group of armed extremists known as the Nasty Lads take hostages at the Miss Meat lunchatorium, the titular hero armed with a glowing mop and super-human strength breaks down the door and takes matters into his own hands by ripping the jaw off one of the hostage takers.
Everything Revealed By The Toxic Avenger Reboot Trailer
The Toxic Avenger reboot trailer shows the first footage of its titular vigilante, though just like the initial image that was released this past August, it's only a silhouette that purposefully obscures much of his appearance. Another batch of images released late last month revealed a clear look at Winston Gooze wearing a tutu pre-toxic transformation. Elijah Wood was also unrecognizable as Fritz Garbinger, a character whose appearance is heavily inspired by Danny DeVito's Penguin from Tim Burton's Batman Returns. Kevin Bacon plays Bob Garbinger who, just like his brother, takes inspiration from a DC supervillain – Lex Luthor.
The teaser trailer also promises that much like the original cult classic, the reboot will feature plenty of blood and gore. This was already expected considering the remake received an R-rating from the MPAA for "strong violence and gore." It's also produced by Troma Entertainment, who was behind the original Toxic Avenger and is known for its exploitation-style movies that push the boundaries of graphic violence, gruesome deaths, and over-the-top gore for comedic and shock value purposes. Based on the red band teaser trailer, it appears The Toxic Avenger reboot will follow firmly in the footsteps of orginal.
Source: Legendary (via IGN Movie Trailers)