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Cineverse to Bring Legendary's The Toxic Avenger Back to Theaters in 2025 with Unrated Wide Release Directed by Macon Blair and Starring Peter Dinklage
Highly Acclaimed Gory Superhero Comedy Earned a 92% Score on Rotten Tomatoes After Wowing Audiences at Fantastic Fest LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/
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[{"type":"text","content":"Highly Acclaimed Gory Superhero Comedy Earned a 92% Score on Rotten Tomatoes After Wowing Audiences at Fantastic Fest\nLOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, today announced the highly anticipated theatrical release of The Toxic Avenger, a daring and darkly comedic reimagining of the cult-classic franchise that first took the world by storm in the 1980s. Directed by Macon Blair (I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore) and starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), this fresh take on the beloved anti-hero known as \"Toxie\" will premiere as an unrated wide release later this year. Cineverse acquired all U.S. and Canadian theatrical, home entertainment, and streaming rights through a deal with Legendary Entertainment.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nIn this bold new chapter of the classic midnight movie franchise created by Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Entertainment; a shocking accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze (Dinklage) into a mutant vigilante. Armed with his signature mop, the unlikely hero battles freaks, gangsters and corrupt CEOs while trying to save his relationship with his son. The story channels the subversive gonzo energy of the original Toxic Avenger while delivering a fresh, contemporary twist. The film features an all-star cast beyond Dinklage, including Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Julia Davis, and Taylour Paige. Tackling themes of corporate greed and systemic social injustice, it is as outrageous and hilarious as it is relevant, with timely commentary drawn straight from today's headlines.\nOpening to critical acclaim at Fantastic Fest, The Toxic Avenger has been hailed as a riotous blend of social satire, inventive gore, and unexpected heart. With a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film reaffirms the enduring power of subversive cinema to captivate and challenge audiences.\n\"The Toxic Avenger isn't just a great film; it's an important one,\" said Cineverse Chairman and CEO Chris McGurk. \"Peter Dinklage's transformative performance and Macon Blair's fearless direction deliver a story that speaks to the anxieties of our time with outrageous humor and unflinching creativity. This is the kind of movie that major studios are averse to release because it dares to push boundaries, but Cineverse ...