Four months of horror releases down, eight to go! With our 2024 Horror Preview, we’re looking ahead at some of the other horror movies we can’t wait to check out this year. For now, we’re only including movies that have a known release date, so films like the remakes/reboots of The Toxic Avenger and Witchboard are currently absent because they don’t have a release date yet, even though they’re likely to show up at some point in 2024. Here we go:
I Saw The TV Glow – Now Playing
JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray wasn’t a fan of I Saw the TV Glow (which is coming our way from A24 and We’re All Going to the World’s Fair director Jane Schoenbrun) when he saw it at the Sundance Film Festival, giving it a 5/10 review (you can read it at This Link) where he said the movie...
I Saw The TV Glow – Now Playing
JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray wasn’t a fan of I Saw the TV Glow (which is coming our way from A24 and We’re All Going to the World’s Fair director Jane Schoenbrun) when he saw it at the Sundance Film Festival, giving it a 5/10 review (you can read it at This Link) where he said the movie...
- 5/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Raven Banner Entertainment will launch international sales at the Cannes Film Market for Steven Kostanski’s latest feature “Frankie Freako.”
Kostanski’s previous feature “Psycho Goreman” premiered at SXSW in 2020 and gathered a cult following worldwide. Reviewing the film for Variety, critic Owen Gleiberman described the film as “‘The Toxic Avenger’ remade by the Robert Rodriguez of ‘Spy Kids.'”
“Frankie Freako” is described by Raven Banner as Kostanki’s homage to the practical-fx-driven monster horror-comedies of the 1980s like “Gremlins 2” and “Ghoulies 3: Ghoulies Go to College.” It tells the story of workaholic yuppie Conor Sweeney whose perfect life is turned upside down when he accidentally unleashes a trio of tiny trouble-makers into his home, led by the maniacal rock-n-roll party monster Frankie Freako. It’s a race against time as Conor must defeat the trio and clean up their trail of destruction before his wife returns from her weekend work trip,...
Kostanski’s previous feature “Psycho Goreman” premiered at SXSW in 2020 and gathered a cult following worldwide. Reviewing the film for Variety, critic Owen Gleiberman described the film as “‘The Toxic Avenger’ remade by the Robert Rodriguez of ‘Spy Kids.'”
“Frankie Freako” is described by Raven Banner as Kostanki’s homage to the practical-fx-driven monster horror-comedies of the 1980s like “Gremlins 2” and “Ghoulies 3: Ghoulies Go to College.” It tells the story of workaholic yuppie Conor Sweeney whose perfect life is turned upside down when he accidentally unleashes a trio of tiny trouble-makers into his home, led by the maniacal rock-n-roll party monster Frankie Freako. It’s a race against time as Conor must defeat the trio and clean up their trail of destruction before his wife returns from her weekend work trip,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Universal Pictures’ Wicked has found its goat. Peter Dinklage is set to voice the character Dr. Dillamond in the movie adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical.
The news was revealed Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas as Universal closed out its CinemaCon presentation by sharing new footage of Wicked, which hits theaters over Thanksgiving of this year. Universal and director Jon M. Chu made the film in two parts, with the second installment set to open over the year-end holidays in 2025.
Wicked — the untold story of the witches of Oz — stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman who is misunderstood because of her unusual green skin and who has yet to discover her true power. Ariana Grande plays Glinda, a popular young woman graced by privilege and ambition but who has yet to discover her true heart. After meeting as young women, their extraordinary adventures ultimately see them fulfill their...
The news was revealed Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas as Universal closed out its CinemaCon presentation by sharing new footage of Wicked, which hits theaters over Thanksgiving of this year. Universal and director Jon M. Chu made the film in two parts, with the second installment set to open over the year-end holidays in 2025.
Wicked — the untold story of the witches of Oz — stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman who is misunderstood because of her unusual green skin and who has yet to discover her true power. Ariana Grande plays Glinda, a popular young woman graced by privilege and ambition but who has yet to discover her true heart. After meeting as young women, their extraordinary adventures ultimately see them fulfill their...
- 4/11/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Game of Thrones alum Peter Dinklage was unveiled today as the voice of Dr. Dillamond in Universal’s upcoming two-part musical Wicked.
Peter Dinklage joins Ariana Grande as Glinda; Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba; Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Ethan Slater as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
There’s also the characters of Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James, and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Keala Settle.
In the film adaptation of the Broadway musical phenomenon, Dr. Dillamond, a goat, is a professor of history at Shiz University who warns Elphaba about rising dark forces that threaten the speaking animals of Oz,...
Peter Dinklage joins Ariana Grande as Glinda; Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba; Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Ethan Slater as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
There’s also the characters of Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James, and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Keala Settle.
In the film adaptation of the Broadway musical phenomenon, Dr. Dillamond, a goat, is a professor of history at Shiz University who warns Elphaba about rising dark forces that threaten the speaking animals of Oz,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Sterlin Harjo’s FX pilot The Sensitive Kind has added 8 actors to star alongside executive producer and lead Ethan Hawke.
They are Keith David (American Fiction), Siena East (Sex Lives of College Girls), Jeanne Tripplehorn (Big Love), Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd (Killers of the Flower Moon), Tracy Letts (Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty), Kyle Maclachlan (Twin Peaks) and Macon Blair (Oppenheimer).
The Sensitive Kind is a Tulsa noir about a guy (Hawke) who knows too much. Roles for the newly added cast are being kept under wraps.
Harjo also serves as writer and director on the pilot, which he and Hawke executive produce with Garrett Basch. The project falls under Harjo’s overall deal with the studio behind the pilot, FX Productions. The order for The Sensitive Kind comes on the heels of Reservation Dogs ending its award-winning three-season run on FX.
They are Keith David (American Fiction), Siena East (Sex Lives of College Girls), Jeanne Tripplehorn (Big Love), Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd (Killers of the Flower Moon), Tracy Letts (Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty), Kyle Maclachlan (Twin Peaks) and Macon Blair (Oppenheimer).
The Sensitive Kind is a Tulsa noir about a guy (Hawke) who knows too much. Roles for the newly added cast are being kept under wraps.
Harjo also serves as writer and director on the pilot, which he and Hawke executive produce with Garrett Basch. The project falls under Harjo’s overall deal with the studio behind the pilot, FX Productions. The order for The Sensitive Kind comes on the heels of Reservation Dogs ending its award-winning three-season run on FX.
- 3/26/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind turned 20 years old on March 19, 2024. Jim Carrey led an all-star cast in the 2004 movie that blended science-fiction, drama, and romance to become one of the greatest films ever.
The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind cast featured a talented group of actors already well-established in the film industry. The cast featured four Academy Award-nominated performers with a screenplay written by Charlie Kaufman, who took home the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
In the 20 years since Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind hit theaters, the cast members have only continued to ascend. Here’s a look at Jim Carrey and the rest of the cast then and now.
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Jim Carrey led the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind cast as Joel Barish. The more dramatic role was a departure for Carrey, known for high-energy comedic parts. The part earned him a...
The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind cast featured a talented group of actors already well-established in the film industry. The cast featured four Academy Award-nominated performers with a screenplay written by Charlie Kaufman, who took home the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
In the 20 years since Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind hit theaters, the cast members have only continued to ascend. Here’s a look at Jim Carrey and the rest of the cast then and now.
Jim Carrey Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey led the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind cast as Joel Barish. The more dramatic role was a departure for Carrey, known for high-energy comedic parts. The part earned him a...
- 3/19/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Stars: Shiho, Keisuke Nomura, Saki Hirai, Haruki Itabashi, Ryuta Endo, Kento Miura, Lloyd Kaufman | Written and Directed by Ken’ichi Ugana
An expanded version of writer/director Ken’ichi Ugana’s 2021 short film Visitors, Visitors (Complete Edition) is probably the strangest feature to play at this year’s FRomford Horror Film Festival. And at sixty-one minutes, including credits, Visitors (Complete Edition) is probably the shortest as well. In other words, it’s a lot of weirdness packed into a short running time.
It all begins innocently enough as three friends Haruka, Nana, and Takanori drop in on their bandmate Souta who has dropped out of touch with them and everyone else for that matter. They find his house covered in old newspapers, fliers and other assorted papers. But when he finally answers the door he invites them in for tea. That was mistake number one. Mistake number two was pulling a...
An expanded version of writer/director Ken’ichi Ugana’s 2021 short film Visitors, Visitors (Complete Edition) is probably the strangest feature to play at this year’s FRomford Horror Film Festival. And at sixty-one minutes, including credits, Visitors (Complete Edition) is probably the shortest as well. In other words, it’s a lot of weirdness packed into a short running time.
It all begins innocently enough as three friends Haruka, Nana, and Takanori drop in on their bandmate Souta who has dropped out of touch with them and everyone else for that matter. They find his house covered in old newspapers, fliers and other assorted papers. But when he finally answers the door he invites them in for tea. That was mistake number one. Mistake number two was pulling a...
- 3/1/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Exclusive: Emmy nominee Sarah Niles has joined the cast of Apple Studios’ untitled F1 pic starring Brad Pitt. The cast also includes Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem and Tobias Menzies. Joseph Kosinski is set to direct.
Kosinski will produce his untitled feature alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films, seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton through his Dawn Apollo banner and Plan B, with Copper CEO Penni Thow serving as executive producer.
Pitt stars as a former driver returning to the sport with fictional team Apxgp, with Idris playing his teammate. Niles will play idris’ mother in the movie.
The film marks a reunion for Niles and Apple after the two worked together on the streamer’s hit series Ted Lasso, which earned Niles an Emmy nomination for her scene stealing role as the therapist for the soccer team AFC Richmond. She recently wrapped production on...
Kosinski will produce his untitled feature alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films, seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton through his Dawn Apollo banner and Plan B, with Copper CEO Penni Thow serving as executive producer.
Pitt stars as a former driver returning to the sport with fictional team Apxgp, with Idris playing his teammate. Niles will play idris’ mother in the movie.
The film marks a reunion for Niles and Apple after the two worked together on the streamer’s hit series Ted Lasso, which earned Niles an Emmy nomination for her scene stealing role as the therapist for the soccer team AFC Richmond. She recently wrapped production on...
- 2/27/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
A red band teaser trailer for writer/director Macon Blair’s remake of the Troma cult classic The Toxic Avenger (watch it Here) was unveiled back in September – you can watch it at This Link – but we’re still waiting to hear of a release date for that one. In the meantime, Ahoy Comics has announced (via The Hollywood Reporter) that they are bringing the Toxic Avenger character back to the world of comic books for a five-issue mini-series they’re planning to get out into the world this fall! The first issue is expected to reach store shelves on October 9th.
The Hollywood Reporter notes that Matt Bors, the Pulitzer Prize finalist who founded the daily online political comics publication The Nib, and artist / caricaturist Fred Harper are working on the mini-series, which will be taking its cues from the 1984 version of The Toxic Avenger, not from the upcoming remake…...
The Hollywood Reporter notes that Matt Bors, the Pulitzer Prize finalist who founded the daily online political comics publication The Nib, and artist / caricaturist Fred Harper are working on the mini-series, which will be taking its cues from the 1984 version of The Toxic Avenger, not from the upcoming remake…...
- 2/23/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
With a remake on the way and a new 4K restoration of the original classic now streaming, it’s a good time to be a fan of Troma’s The Toxic Avenger. And on that particular note…
Bloody Disgusting has learned that Matt Bors — the founder of The Nib and a political cartoonist who has twice been named a Pulitzer Prize finalist —and acclaimed artist Fred Harper (Snelson) are collaborating on an all-new 5-issue comic book series, The Toxic Avenger, starring the satirical superhero of the Troma Films cult classic films.
“The Toxic Avenger delivers what Troma fans want,” said Ahoy Comics Editor-in-Chief Tom Peyer. “The series has violent action, gross mutations, bursting pustules, eye-popping visuals, and trenchant humor.”
“If there was ever a superhuman hero for these toxic, miserable times, Toxie is the one!” said Lloyd Kaufman. “Only Ahoy Comics and Bors & Harper could pull this off…er…mop this up!
Bloody Disgusting has learned that Matt Bors — the founder of The Nib and a political cartoonist who has twice been named a Pulitzer Prize finalist —and acclaimed artist Fred Harper (Snelson) are collaborating on an all-new 5-issue comic book series, The Toxic Avenger, starring the satirical superhero of the Troma Films cult classic films.
“The Toxic Avenger delivers what Troma fans want,” said Ahoy Comics Editor-in-Chief Tom Peyer. “The series has violent action, gross mutations, bursting pustules, eye-popping visuals, and trenchant humor.”
“If there was ever a superhuman hero for these toxic, miserable times, Toxie is the one!” said Lloyd Kaufman. “Only Ahoy Comics and Bors & Harper could pull this off…er…mop this up!
- 2/22/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
While we wait for Macon Blair’s upcoming remake of The Toxic Avenger, Troma has announced today that the original movie’s brand new restoration is now available to stream.
You’ll find it only on Troma’s dedicated streaming service, Troma Now.
“This Toxic Avenger in 4K is historic! It has already played to full houses throughout the Alamo Drafthouse circuit and others,” says Troma Prez, Lloyd Kaufman. “Toxie has a new life. And Michael Herz and I are very proud of his mopping up on Troma-Now!”
In the wake of The Toxic Avenger, Troma Now will premiere 4K restorations and new transfers from the original materials of a number of classics on the 15th of every month.
Rabid Grannies (1988) will be coming to Troma Now in 4K this year, in its original 96 minute uncut format, scanned and restored from its 35mm interpositive.
Mother’s Day (1980), Charles Kaufman’s cult classic horror film,...
You’ll find it only on Troma’s dedicated streaming service, Troma Now.
“This Toxic Avenger in 4K is historic! It has already played to full houses throughout the Alamo Drafthouse circuit and others,” says Troma Prez, Lloyd Kaufman. “Toxie has a new life. And Michael Herz and I are very proud of his mopping up on Troma-Now!”
In the wake of The Toxic Avenger, Troma Now will premiere 4K restorations and new transfers from the original materials of a number of classics on the 15th of every month.
Rabid Grannies (1988) will be coming to Troma Now in 4K this year, in its original 96 minute uncut format, scanned and restored from its 35mm interpositive.
Mother’s Day (1980), Charles Kaufman’s cult classic horror film,...
- 2/15/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
James Woods’ Nuclear Secrets
By Christopher Nolan’s standards, Oppenheimer couldn’t be a more straightforward narrative. Scientist builds bomb. Bomb ends war. Government betrays scientist. But there is one part of the movie that has some viewers scratching their heads, and it’s right there in the opening credits: What the heck is James Woods’ name doing on the screen? The 76-year-old actor, best known today for his right-wing conspiracy mongering, is listed as an executive producer. But as far as anyone can tell, he had no part in making the film, never met with Nolan and wouldn’t know a neutron reflector from a People’s Choice Award. So, how’d he nab an EP credit? Woods, it turns out, is pals with businessman J. David Wargo, a onetime Discovery board member and longtime Trinity Project buff. Back in 2015, Wargo bought the rights to the Oppenheimer biography American...
By Christopher Nolan’s standards, Oppenheimer couldn’t be a more straightforward narrative. Scientist builds bomb. Bomb ends war. Government betrays scientist. But there is one part of the movie that has some viewers scratching their heads, and it’s right there in the opening credits: What the heck is James Woods’ name doing on the screen? The 76-year-old actor, best known today for his right-wing conspiracy mongering, is listed as an executive producer. But as far as anyone can tell, he had no part in making the film, never met with Nolan and wouldn’t know a neutron reflector from a People’s Choice Award. So, how’d he nab an EP credit? Woods, it turns out, is pals with businessman J. David Wargo, a onetime Discovery board member and longtime Trinity Project buff. Back in 2015, Wargo bought the rights to the Oppenheimer biography American...
- 2/15/2024
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Julian Kostov is replacing Miloš Biković in The White Lotus season three.
In January, the Serbian-born actor was cast in the HBO series’ upcoming season. The announcement was accompanied by backlash, as Miloš had outspokenly supported Russia amid its large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine slammed HBO for casting him in the first place.
Keep reading to find out more…
Now, Julian has stepped in to swiftly replace Biković. Season three is set to begin filming in Thailand this month.
You may recognize Julian from his work on Shadow and Bone, The Toxic Avenger, and more.
New cast members for season three include Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and others. Find out which season 1 star is returning for season 3!
In January, the Serbian-born actor was cast in the HBO series’ upcoming season. The announcement was accompanied by backlash, as Miloš had outspokenly supported Russia amid its large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine slammed HBO for casting him in the first place.
Keep reading to find out more…
Now, Julian has stepped in to swiftly replace Biković. Season three is set to begin filming in Thailand this month.
You may recognize Julian from his work on Shadow and Bone, The Toxic Avenger, and more.
New cast members for season three include Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and others. Find out which season 1 star is returning for season 3!
- 2/6/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“The White Lotus” Season 3 has added Julian Kostov to its cast.
Kostov will appear in a recurring role in the HBO series that was previously held by Miloš Biković. Biković was recently cut from the series, however, over his support of Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the country’s war against Ukraine.
“Today, a targeted campaign has been unleashed against me, seemingly as an external maneuver to influence decisions that can create a disturbing precedent shadowing the essence of artistic freedom,” Biković previously said in a statement. “The result of such a narrative is the triumph of absurdity and the defeat of art.”
Kostov joins previously announced Season 3 cast members: Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Tayme Thapthimthong, Christian Friedel, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi, Shalini Peiris, Carrie Coon, Francesca Corney, Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Natasha Rothwell, Walton Goggins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Sarah Catherine Hook,...
Kostov will appear in a recurring role in the HBO series that was previously held by Miloš Biković. Biković was recently cut from the series, however, over his support of Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the country’s war against Ukraine.
“Today, a targeted campaign has been unleashed against me, seemingly as an external maneuver to influence decisions that can create a disturbing precedent shadowing the essence of artistic freedom,” Biković previously said in a statement. “The result of such a narrative is the triumph of absurdity and the defeat of art.”
Kostov joins previously announced Season 3 cast members: Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Tayme Thapthimthong, Christian Friedel, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi, Shalini Peiris, Carrie Coon, Francesca Corney, Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Natasha Rothwell, Walton Goggins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Sarah Catherine Hook,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Julian Kostov (Shadow and Bone) has been cast in Season 3 of HBO’s The White Lotus. The Bulgarian actor will play a recurring Russian character, replacing Miloš Biković who had been originally cast in the role. The Serbian-Russian actor exited the project on Friday following criticism from Ukraine.
Season 3, slated to begin filming shortly in and around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok, will follow a new group of guests at another White Lotus property based in Thailand.
Previously announced Season 3 cast includes Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Francesca Corney, Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Christian Friedel, Walton Goggins, Dom Hetrakul, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi, Shalini Peiris, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong and Aimee Lou Wood as well as returning Season 1 co-star Natasha Rothwell.
Created, written and directed by White, The White Lotus is executive produced by White, David Bernad and Mark Kamine.
Season 3, slated to begin filming shortly in and around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok, will follow a new group of guests at another White Lotus property based in Thailand.
Previously announced Season 3 cast includes Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Francesca Corney, Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Christian Friedel, Walton Goggins, Dom Hetrakul, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi, Shalini Peiris, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong and Aimee Lou Wood as well as returning Season 1 co-star Natasha Rothwell.
Created, written and directed by White, The White Lotus is executive produced by White, David Bernad and Mark Kamine.
- 2/6/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Being set around Halloween, Scream VI was packed with immediately recognizable horror costumes. Jason Voorhees. Freddy Krueger. Michael Myers. Pinhead. Not to mention Ghostface. They were all in there. But during a party scene, one of the characters is wearing a costume you might not recognize. It’s a knight’s suit of armor, but made out of cardboard. That’s the same costume the protagonist in the 2007 horror comedy Murder Party (watch it Here) wears. If you didn’t recognize it, then we have to tell you all about Murder Party – because it’s the Best Horror Movie You Never Saw.
Murder Party was the feature directorial debut of Jeremy Saulnier, who has gone on to direct films like the revenge thriller Blue Ruin, the neo-Nazi horror film Green Room, and the mystery thriller Hold the Dark, as well as episodes of True Detective season 3. Saulnier also wrote the screenplay for the film.
Murder Party was the feature directorial debut of Jeremy Saulnier, who has gone on to direct films like the revenge thriller Blue Ruin, the neo-Nazi horror film Green Room, and the mystery thriller Hold the Dark, as well as episodes of True Detective season 3. Saulnier also wrote the screenplay for the film.
- 1/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Troma Entertainment, the independent film production and distribution company that has been bringing us toxic waste-soaked insanity since it was founded by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz in 1974, has its own streaming service called Troma Now, which can be found at watch.troma.com – and the company has just announced that 4K restorations of several of their beloved classics, including The Toxic Avenger and Mother’s Day, are going to be released on the Troma Now service throughout 2024!
Here’s the announcement: Starting in February, Troma Now will premiere 4K restorations and new transfers from the original materials of a number of Troma Classics on the 15th of every month. On February 15, the new 4K restoration of The Toxic Avenger will be available to stream exclusively on Troma Now.
The Toxic Avenger (1984) will premiere in 4K on Troma Now on February 15th. The rest of the series will follow throughout the year.
Here’s the announcement: Starting in February, Troma Now will premiere 4K restorations and new transfers from the original materials of a number of Troma Classics on the 15th of every month. On February 15, the new 4K restoration of The Toxic Avenger will be available to stream exclusively on Troma Now.
The Toxic Avenger (1984) will premiere in 4K on Troma Now on February 15th. The rest of the series will follow throughout the year.
- 1/9/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
While we wait for Macon Blair’s upcoming remake of The Toxic Avenger, Troma has announced today that the original movie’s brand new restoration is coming to streaming.
Starting in February, streaming service Troma Now will premiere 4K restorations and new transfers from the original materials of a number of classics on the 15th of every month.
On February 15, the new 4K restoration of The Toxic Avenger will be available to stream exclusively on Troma Now. The rest of the series will follow throughout the year.
Rabid Grannies (1988) will be coming to Troma Now in 4K this year, in its original 96 minute uncut format, scanned and restored from its 35mm interpositive.
Mother’s Day (1980), Charles Kaufman’s cult classic horror film, will premiere in April. Newly scanned and restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative.
Bloodsucking Freaks (1976), Joel M. Reed’s equally celebrated and reviled film will premiere in 4K,...
Starting in February, streaming service Troma Now will premiere 4K restorations and new transfers from the original materials of a number of classics on the 15th of every month.
On February 15, the new 4K restoration of The Toxic Avenger will be available to stream exclusively on Troma Now. The rest of the series will follow throughout the year.
Rabid Grannies (1988) will be coming to Troma Now in 4K this year, in its original 96 minute uncut format, scanned and restored from its 35mm interpositive.
Mother’s Day (1980), Charles Kaufman’s cult classic horror film, will premiere in April. Newly scanned and restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative.
Bloodsucking Freaks (1976), Joel M. Reed’s equally celebrated and reviled film will premiere in 4K,...
- 1/8/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Here’s a conundrum: how do you ever-so-slightly scrub up :a[The Toxic Avenger]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/toxic-avenger-review/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} without losing what makes it… well, toxic? 1984’s cult favourite oddity – about a janitor who falls into a vat of toxic waste and is mutated with superhuman powers – is as intentionally scuzzy as movies get, a prime example of the ultra-b-movie outlook of the infamous Troma Entertainment. 40 years later, ‘Toxie’ (as he’s affectionately known) is back – this time with a little bit of a budget, and some heavyweight acting talent in its central role, courtesy of Peter Dinklage. But while this version, written and directed by Macon Blair, won’t be quite as corrosive as the original, it’s still set to be packed with no-holds-barred carnage.
Case in point, a blast of cartoonish brutality, in the most literal sense.
Case in point, a blast of cartoonish brutality, in the most literal sense.
- 11/22/2023
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Lights, camera, action. A whole new year is about to unspool – and as ever, it’s going to be packed with must-see movies. Step in :a[Empire’s 2024 Preview issue]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/empire-the-fall-guy-cover-2024-preview-issue/' target='blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, offering you a huge new look at the films we can’t wait to see in the next 12 months. And leading the way is :a[The Fall Guy]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/the-fall-guy-real-stunts-rather-than-cgi-exclusive/' target='blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, promising an action-packed romp from Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt and director David Leitch.
The issue hits newsstands on Thursday 23 November – :a[available to order online here]{href='https://www.greatmagazines.co.uk/empire-january-2024?utm_source=dynamic&utm_medium=bws&utm_campaign=empire_singles&utm_content=empirejanuary2024' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} – but in the meantime, take a speak peek inside its pages below.
2024 Preview
With this year drawing to a close,...
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- 11/22/2023
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep) is headed back into the world of Stephen King with The Life of Chuck, and Flanagan has announced that production has wrapped.
Perhaps what’s more notable here is that Flanagan’s announcement thread highlights what to expect. Or rather, what not to expect: The Life of Chuck won’t be a horror movie.
That’s probably not a surprise to those familiar with the source short story from King’s 2020 anthology If It Bleeds. The Life of Chuck is three separate stories linked together to tell the biography of Charles Krantz in reverse, beginning with his death from a brain tumor at 39 and ending with his childhood in a supposedly haunted house.
Flanagan said, “Now I’m back to LA to edit (cannot wait), and start the long road of expectation setting that The Life of Chuck isn’t a horror movie.” The...
Perhaps what’s more notable here is that Flanagan’s announcement thread highlights what to expect. Or rather, what not to expect: The Life of Chuck won’t be a horror movie.
That’s probably not a surprise to those familiar with the source short story from King’s 2020 anthology If It Bleeds. The Life of Chuck is three separate stories linked together to tell the biography of Charles Krantz in reverse, beginning with his death from a brain tumor at 39 and ending with his childhood in a supposedly haunted house.
Flanagan said, “Now I’m back to LA to edit (cannot wait), and start the long road of expectation setting that The Life of Chuck isn’t a horror movie.” The...
- 11/17/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Over the course of its 50-year existence, Troma has helped launch the careers of filmmakers like Trey Parker & Matt Stone (South Park), James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy), and Eli Roth (Hostel), along with countless actors who went on to long careers, but their biggest export by any internal metric — financial success, brand recognition, franchisability, fan base — is 1984’s The Toxic Avenger.
The film is preceded by an “extreme violence” warning. The gore is indeed graphic — the first kill features a kid’s head being run over by a car, firmly establishing that no one is safe and nothing is off limits — but it could use about a dozen more trigger warnings by today’s standards. If you can be offended, you will be offended by the boundary-pushing content that includes (but is certainly not limited to) racism, homophobia, ableism, and sexual misconduct — yet there is substance behind the sleaze.
The film is preceded by an “extreme violence” warning. The gore is indeed graphic — the first kill features a kid’s head being run over by a car, firmly establishing that no one is safe and nothing is off limits — but it could use about a dozen more trigger warnings by today’s standards. If you can be offended, you will be offended by the boundary-pushing content that includes (but is certainly not limited to) racism, homophobia, ableism, and sexual misconduct — yet there is substance behind the sleaze.
- 11/17/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
This article contains some minor The Marvels spoilers.
The heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have visited some fantastic planets. The deadly and mystical Vormir, the rat-tag assemblage on Nowhere, and Ego the Living Planet have all offered exciting new storytelling possibilities. But none capture the imagination like Aladana, visited by Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), and Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani) in The Marvels. After Carol dons a striking headpiece and warns her compatriots about the planet’s oddness, a representative arrives to greet the heroes… in song.
What follows is a brief musical number, borrowing equally from Bollywood blockbusters and technicolor musicals of a bygone age. Director Nia DaCosta floats her camera around and above the dancers, taking in the luscious colors popping against the bleached white backgrounds. At the climax of the scene, Carol’s costume transforms into an elegant dress befitting a Disney princess,...
The heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have visited some fantastic planets. The deadly and mystical Vormir, the rat-tag assemblage on Nowhere, and Ego the Living Planet have all offered exciting new storytelling possibilities. But none capture the imagination like Aladana, visited by Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), and Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani) in The Marvels. After Carol dons a striking headpiece and warns her compatriots about the planet’s oddness, a representative arrives to greet the heroes… in song.
What follows is a brief musical number, borrowing equally from Bollywood blockbusters and technicolor musicals of a bygone age. Director Nia DaCosta floats her camera around and above the dancers, taking in the luscious colors popping against the bleached white backgrounds. At the climax of the scene, Carol’s costume transforms into an elegant dress befitting a Disney princess,...
- 11/11/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Halloween has come and gone but the horror lifestyle continues, and Screambox has a November jam-packed with goodies ranging from the streaming premiere of our theatrical event film Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, the long-awaited 1986 Halloweentime classic Trick or Treat, the cult horror Linnea Quigley’s Horror Workout, and much, much more.
Halloween may be over, but rock and roll will never die with Trick or Treat! The ’80s cult classic has made its streaming debut on Screambox with a new 4K restoration by Synapse Films and Red Shirt Pictures.
Shape up with Linnea Quigley’s Horror Workout exclusively on Screambox on November 3. The scream queen hosts a deadly exercise video parody with zombies, slashers, and B-movie clips.
Slay bells will ring when Secret Santa streams on Screambox on November 7. Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday director Adam Marcus returns to the genre with a holiday...
Halloween may be over, but rock and roll will never die with Trick or Treat! The ’80s cult classic has made its streaming debut on Screambox with a new 4K restoration by Synapse Films and Red Shirt Pictures.
Shape up with Linnea Quigley’s Horror Workout exclusively on Screambox on November 3. The scream queen hosts a deadly exercise video parody with zombies, slashers, and B-movie clips.
Slay bells will ring when Secret Santa streams on Screambox on November 7. Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday director Adam Marcus returns to the genre with a holiday...
- 11/2/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.
Carrie by Ted Hammond
Cereal Monsters by Dan Schoening
Child’s Play by Chris Miller
Christine by Loopydave
The Creature From The Black Lagoon by Mark Reihill
Disney’s Sleepy Hallow by...
Carrie by Ted Hammond
Cereal Monsters by Dan Schoening
Child’s Play by Chris Miller
Christine by Loopydave
The Creature From The Black Lagoon by Mark Reihill
Disney’s Sleepy Hallow by...
- 10/28/2023
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep) is headed back into the world of Stephen King with The Life of Chuck, and Flanagan has announced the full cast today.
Chiwetel Ejiofor (Rob Peace), Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Jacob Tremblay (The Toxic Avenger), Tom Hiddleston (Crimson Peak) and Mark Hamill (Star Wars) had already been announced for the upcoming Stephen King adaptation, and a thread from Flanagan on Twitter this afternoon reveals that Matthew Lillard (Five Nights at Freddy’s) and Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street) will also star.
The full cast also features fresh faces and returning Mike Flanagan regulars including…
Mia Sara, Benjamin Pajak, Trinity Jo-li Bliss, Q’Orianka Kilcher, Antonio Raul Corbo, Harvey Guillen, David Dastmalchian, Kate Siegel, Carl Lumbly, Annalise Basso, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Matt Biedel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Michael Trucco, Violet McGraw and Molly C. Quinn.
Flanagan tweets, “The Life of Chuck...
Chiwetel Ejiofor (Rob Peace), Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Jacob Tremblay (The Toxic Avenger), Tom Hiddleston (Crimson Peak) and Mark Hamill (Star Wars) had already been announced for the upcoming Stephen King adaptation, and a thread from Flanagan on Twitter this afternoon reveals that Matthew Lillard (Five Nights at Freddy’s) and Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street) will also star.
The full cast also features fresh faces and returning Mike Flanagan regulars including…
Mia Sara, Benjamin Pajak, Trinity Jo-li Bliss, Q’Orianka Kilcher, Antonio Raul Corbo, Harvey Guillen, David Dastmalchian, Kate Siegel, Carl Lumbly, Annalise Basso, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Matt Biedel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Michael Trucco, Violet McGraw and Molly C. Quinn.
Flanagan tweets, “The Life of Chuck...
- 10/25/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The cast for Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Life of Chuck is growing. On Monday, Deadline shared three new casting confirmations for the upcoming film, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, and Jacob Tremblay. They join Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill as primary members of the cast.
Production for The Life of Chuck is going down in Alabama under an interim agreement with SAG-AFTRA. Additionally, the production and financing outfit QWGmire is making a significant investment in the project. Speaking about partnering with Flanagan for the on-fire since The Haunting of Hill House filmmaker’s next feature, QWGmire partners Molly C. Quinn, Matthew M. Welty, and Elan Gale said, “We are thrilled to partner with Mike and Trevor [Macy] on this project. Mike is a master storyteller and we can’t wait to bring his inspirational adaptation of Stephen King’s short story to audiences.”
The Life of Chuck...
Production for The Life of Chuck is going down in Alabama under an interim agreement with SAG-AFTRA. Additionally, the production and financing outfit QWGmire is making a significant investment in the project. Speaking about partnering with Flanagan for the on-fire since The Haunting of Hill House filmmaker’s next feature, QWGmire partners Molly C. Quinn, Matthew M. Welty, and Elan Gale said, “We are thrilled to partner with Mike and Trevor [Macy] on this project. Mike is a master storyteller and we can’t wait to bring his inspirational adaptation of Stephen King’s short story to audiences.”
The Life of Chuck...
- 10/23/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Chiwetel Ejiofor (Rob Peace), Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3) and Jacob Tremblay (The Toxic Avenger) have joined the cast of The Life of Chuck, the latest of many Stephen King adaptations from filmmaker Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep), which kicked off production in Alabama under an interim agreement earlier this month. Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill lead the ensemble of the pic, written and directed by Flanagan, as we were first to tell you.
Also now involved is QWGmire, the production and financing entity known for the indie horror Agnes and the forthcoming Lovely, Dark and Deep, which has made a major equity investment in the independently financed feature.
Stated QWGmire partners Molly C. Quinn, Matthew M. Welty and Elan Gale, “We are thrilled to partner with Mike and Trevor [Macy] on this project. Mike is a master storyteller and we can’t wait to bring his...
Also now involved is QWGmire, the production and financing entity known for the indie horror Agnes and the forthcoming Lovely, Dark and Deep, which has made a major equity investment in the independently financed feature.
Stated QWGmire partners Molly C. Quinn, Matthew M. Welty and Elan Gale, “We are thrilled to partner with Mike and Trevor [Macy] on this project. Mike is a master storyteller and we can’t wait to bring his...
- 10/23/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
You really have to shake your head in utter disbelief when you realize that this world is going to be graced with the presence of a remake of “The Toxic Avenger” starring Peter Dinklage. That’s just a situation no one could have ever imagined. And yet, not only is that a reality, we also have our first teaser for the R-rated mayhem.
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The teaser for the upcoming ‘Toxic Avenger’ remake is heavy on the tease.
Continue reading ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Red Band Teaser: Peter Dinklage Is A Brutal Hero In Macon Blair’s Gory Superhero Film at The Playlist.
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The teaser for the upcoming ‘Toxic Avenger’ remake is heavy on the tease.
Continue reading ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Red Band Teaser: Peter Dinklage Is A Brutal Hero In Macon Blair’s Gory Superhero Film at The Playlist.
- 10/2/2023
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Macon Blair is one of the great "those guys" of modern cinema, with a presence so memorable that you can't help but sit up in your seat when he pops up in a film. Seasoned movie buffs may point to his work in films like "Murder Party," "Green Room," "Logan Lucky," and "The Florida Project." A billion dollars' worth of people saw him this summer in a key supporting role in "Oppenheimer." Offscreen, he won a fair amount of acclaim for his directorial debut, the Netflix release "I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore." But the Macon Blair who made that offbeat dramedy is also the same maniac who made "The Toxic Avenger," the surprisingly lavish remake of the infamous z-grade B-movie from 1984, which put Troma Entertainment, with its now-legendary history of disgusting schlock-by-design, on the map.
The new film stars Peter Dinklage as Winston Gooze, a well-meaning,...
The new film stars Peter Dinklage as Winston Gooze, a well-meaning,...
- 10/2/2023
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
Take a look at footage from "The Toxic Avenger" (2023), a remake of the 1984 schlock comedy feature of the same name, written and directed by Macon Blair, starring Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Sarah Niles, Julia Davis, Julian Kostov and Elijah Wood, now playing in theaters:
“…a horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor, ‘Winston Gooze’ into a new evolution of hero: ‘The Toxic Avenger’.
“Winston was a stereotypical weakling who worked as a janitor at ‘Garb-x’ health club...
"...and is diagnosed with a terminal illness that can only be cured by an expensive treatment...
"...that his greedy, power hungry employer refuses to pay for.
“After deciding to take matters into his own hands and rob his company...
"...Winston falls into a pit of toxic waste and is transformed into a deformed monster...
"...that sets out to do good and get back at all the people who have wronged him…...
“…a horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor, ‘Winston Gooze’ into a new evolution of hero: ‘The Toxic Avenger’.
“Winston was a stereotypical weakling who worked as a janitor at ‘Garb-x’ health club...
"...and is diagnosed with a terminal illness that can only be cured by an expensive treatment...
"...that his greedy, power hungry employer refuses to pay for.
“After deciding to take matters into his own hands and rob his company...
"...Winston falls into a pit of toxic waste and is transformed into a deformed monster...
"...that sets out to do good and get back at all the people who have wronged him…...
- 9/30/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Thanks to a new teaser trailer, we finally have our first real look at Peter Dinklage’s portrayal of The Toxic Avenger in Macon Blair’s upcoming reboot of the cult classic. Check out the updated take on the superhero black comedy below.
Dinklage portrays the titular janitor-turned-superhero, here known as Winston Gooze, while a nearly unrecognizable Elijah Wood plays a black-toothed villain named Fritz Garbinger. Kevin Bacon co-stars as Fritz’s brother Bob, a “corporate overlord” that Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore) has compared to Lex Luthor. Rounding out the cast are Taylour Paige as JJ Doherty and Jacob Tremblay as Gooze’s stepson, Wade.
The teaser opens with news clips about The Toxic Avenger himself, who is described as a “freaky folk hero.” After some eyewitness interviews, there’s breaking news coverage of an extremist organization called the “Nasty Lads” taking hostages at a lunch counter.
Dinklage portrays the titular janitor-turned-superhero, here known as Winston Gooze, while a nearly unrecognizable Elijah Wood plays a black-toothed villain named Fritz Garbinger. Kevin Bacon co-stars as Fritz’s brother Bob, a “corporate overlord” that Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore) has compared to Lex Luthor. Rounding out the cast are Taylour Paige as JJ Doherty and Jacob Tremblay as Gooze’s stepson, Wade.
The teaser opens with news clips about The Toxic Avenger himself, who is described as a “freaky folk hero.” After some eyewitness interviews, there’s breaking news coverage of an extremist organization called the “Nasty Lads” taking hostages at a lunch counter.
- 9/29/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Film News
The red band teaser trailer for writer/director Macon Blair’s remake of the Troma cult classic The Toxic Avenger (watch it Here) made its way online this morning – and now you can check it out in the embed above! Don’t expect to see much more of Toxie himself than we’ve already seen in the shadowy publicity still… but it does show some of the gory damage he does to evil-doers.
This movie may have a much larger budget than the previous Toxie films, but it does look like Blair was able to retain the Troma tone and sense of humor.
Blair’s version of The Toxic Avenger stars Peter Dinklage as Winston Gooze, a stereotypical weakling who works as a janitor at Garb-x health club and is diagnosed with a terminal illness that can only be cured by an expensive treatment that his greedy, power hungry employer refuses to pay for.
This movie may have a much larger budget than the previous Toxie films, but it does look like Blair was able to retain the Troma tone and sense of humor.
Blair’s version of The Toxic Avenger stars Peter Dinklage as Winston Gooze, a stereotypical weakling who works as a janitor at Garb-x health club and is diagnosed with a terminal illness that can only be cured by an expensive treatment that his greedy, power hungry employer refuses to pay for.
- 9/29/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
"That's what the kids are calling him, I think it's swell." Legendary has revealed the teaser trailer for The Toxic Avenger, the 2023 remake / update on this horror. The original The Toxic Avenger from 1984 is a Lloyd Kaufman / Troma horror cult classic, introducing the world to one of the most iconic mutant heroes "Toxie". Many sequels were made, and spin-offs, but now Troma has teamed up with Legendary for a brand new take. Macon Blair's The Toxic Avenger follows struggling everyman-janitor Winston Gooze (starring Peter Dinklage), who is transformed by a horrible toxic accident into a new evolution of hero: The Toxic Avenger! Now with super-human strength and wielding a glowing mop, he must race against time to save his son and stop a ruthless and power-hungry corporate tyrant bent on harnessing toxic superpowers. Also starring a kick ass supporting cast with Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne,...
- 9/29/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The Toxic Avenger is coming back to life in a brand new movie from Legendary Entertainment, with Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore, Green Room) directing the upcoming remake of the Troma classic. Thanks to IGN, a new Nsfw red band trailer teases the jaw-ripping R-rated mayhem.
Described as a “brand new reimagining of Lloyd Kaufman’s classic The Toxic Avenger,” the film centers on Winston Gooze, played by “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage!
Check out the “Eyewitness Toxie” trailer below to get a feel for the zany horror-comedy fun along with a few notable Troma callbacks.
Troma previews, “While the original film (which premiered in 1984 – almost 40 years ago!) followed the fate of Melvin Ferd Junko III (Mitch Cohen), who goes from zero to toxic hero in a case of bullying gone awry, Macon Blair’s contemporary take follows a hideously deformed creature of...
Described as a “brand new reimagining of Lloyd Kaufman’s classic The Toxic Avenger,” the film centers on Winston Gooze, played by “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage!
Check out the “Eyewitness Toxie” trailer below to get a feel for the zany horror-comedy fun along with a few notable Troma callbacks.
Troma previews, “While the original film (which premiered in 1984 – almost 40 years ago!) followed the fate of Melvin Ferd Junko III (Mitch Cohen), who goes from zero to toxic hero in a case of bullying gone awry, Macon Blair’s contemporary take follows a hideously deformed creature of...
- 9/29/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Kevin Bacon may have taken a paddle to the ass in Animal House and an arrow through the throat in Friday the 13th but he gained his first true fame with 1984’s Footloose. From there, with movies like Flatliners, A Few Good Men and, perhaps most importantly, JFK, it seemed like Kevin Bacon had worked with just about every major name in Hollywood. Thus, the greatest movie challenge of all time was born: Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.
But, as he explained on a recent episode of Podcrushed (via Entertainment Weekly), Kevin Bacon initially thought the Six Degrees game was making fun of him. “I thought that, and this is my own acting insecurity — impostor syndrome — I thought that the joke of it was that the great actors could be connected to a loser actor like me…They were saying, ‘Look, can you believe he can be connected by Meryl Streep?...
But, as he explained on a recent episode of Podcrushed (via Entertainment Weekly), Kevin Bacon initially thought the Six Degrees game was making fun of him. “I thought that, and this is my own acting insecurity — impostor syndrome — I thought that the joke of it was that the great actors could be connected to a loser actor like me…They were saying, ‘Look, can you believe he can be connected by Meryl Streep?...
- 9/28/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
While the theme of Fantastic Fest this year is occultism/Satanic panic, the “junior” theme of the fest could easily be The Wrath of Troma, given that the opening night film of the festival was the long-awaited remake of The Toxic Avenger (review) and the studio is also bringing us Heidi Moore‘s Kill Dolly Kill. It’s a micro-budget film with horrendous production values and some truly terrible performances, so about what you’d expect from a modern Troma film, but a committed lead performance and some transgressive humor make for a mildly entertaining romp through the streets of Tromaville.
A follow-up to Moore’s 2016 film Dolly Deadly, Kill Dolly Kill sees Tromaville’s local celebrity murderess, Dolly Deadly (Donna Slash) in competition to win Serial Killer of the Year. Unfortunately, rival drag queen Slasherella (Amy Vodkahaus) has designs on the title and will stoop to the lowest of lows to take the crown.
A follow-up to Moore’s 2016 film Dolly Deadly, Kill Dolly Kill sees Tromaville’s local celebrity murderess, Dolly Deadly (Donna Slash) in competition to win Serial Killer of the Year. Unfortunately, rival drag queen Slasherella (Amy Vodkahaus) has designs on the title and will stoop to the lowest of lows to take the crown.
- 9/27/2023
- by Trace Thurman
- bloody-disgusting.com
Writer/Director Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore) introduces a very different Toxie in his Troma remake, The Toxic Avenger. Here, it’s the downtrodden Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage) who’s dunked into the toxic sludge that transforms him into a monstrous crusader against an evil corporation headed by greedy CEO Bob Garbinger (Kevin Bacon). Blair packs the contemporary update with reverent nods to the original but with a new approach that makes it accessible to those unfamiliar with the Troma classic.
Bloody Disgusting spoke with Macon Blair after The Toxic Avenger premiere at Fantastic Fest, where he shared what inspired his remake and the casting behind the new Toxie.
Like many, Blair connected with the 1984 film not just for its cartoonish violence but also for its relatable DIY filmmaking.
“It’s not like I’ve gone my whole life like ‘One day I will make The Toxic Avenger,...
Bloody Disgusting spoke with Macon Blair after The Toxic Avenger premiere at Fantastic Fest, where he shared what inspired his remake and the casting behind the new Toxie.
Like many, Blair connected with the 1984 film not just for its cartoonish violence but also for its relatable DIY filmmaking.
“It’s not like I’ve gone my whole life like ‘One day I will make The Toxic Avenger,...
- 9/26/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
“The Toxic Avenger” has returned.
The character, originated by director Lloyd Kaufman and his ultra low-budget production outfit Troma in 1984, has gone on to spawn several sequels, a stage musical and even a Saturday morning animated series called “The Toxic Crusader,” aimed squarely at the demographic that probably should have never been exposed to the character in the first place: children. But there’s never been a Hollywood remake of the movie — until now.
Macon Blair, perhaps best known for his collaborations with Jeremy Saulnier (and his role as Oppenheimer’s lawyer in “Oppenheimer”), has written and directed a new take on the material that both modernizes the character and keeps it firmly entrenched in the anything-for-a-laugh Troma mentality. This time around the character is played by Peter Dinklage, a sad sack single stepdad who gets exposed to toxic waste, turns into a monster and gets revenge on the company...
The character, originated by director Lloyd Kaufman and his ultra low-budget production outfit Troma in 1984, has gone on to spawn several sequels, a stage musical and even a Saturday morning animated series called “The Toxic Crusader,” aimed squarely at the demographic that probably should have never been exposed to the character in the first place: children. But there’s never been a Hollywood remake of the movie — until now.
Macon Blair, perhaps best known for his collaborations with Jeremy Saulnier (and his role as Oppenheimer’s lawyer in “Oppenheimer”), has written and directed a new take on the material that both modernizes the character and keeps it firmly entrenched in the anything-for-a-laugh Troma mentality. This time around the character is played by Peter Dinklage, a sad sack single stepdad who gets exposed to toxic waste, turns into a monster and gets revenge on the company...
- 9/26/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
[Editor's Note: This article was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being discussed here wouldn't exist.]
Opening with an abortive hero’s narration, a flurry of neon, and defenestration via harpoon, writer/director Macon Blair’s re-imagination of Lloyd Kaufman’s legendary shoestring superhero spoof is an energetic good time that nevertheless proves why Mainstream and Tromaville are worlds apart.
Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) radiates put-upon single dad energy as Winston Gooze, a nobody janitor who struggles to keep his moody teenaged stepson (Jacob Tremblay) happy when he’s not mopping up toxic waste for Bth – an irresponsible corporate behemoth with its tentacles in everything from private insurance to banking to “proprietary, cutting edge, bio-boosters” for the health/beauty conscious consumer. When he’s diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, Winston crashes a benefit for Bth overlord Bob Garbinger (Kevin Bacon) in a bid to beg him for the means to beat his disease. But Garbinger’s smiling callousness leads to Winston being left for dead...
Opening with an abortive hero’s narration, a flurry of neon, and defenestration via harpoon, writer/director Macon Blair’s re-imagination of Lloyd Kaufman’s legendary shoestring superhero spoof is an energetic good time that nevertheless proves why Mainstream and Tromaville are worlds apart.
Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) radiates put-upon single dad energy as Winston Gooze, a nobody janitor who struggles to keep his moody teenaged stepson (Jacob Tremblay) happy when he’s not mopping up toxic waste for Bth – an irresponsible corporate behemoth with its tentacles in everything from private insurance to banking to “proprietary, cutting edge, bio-boosters” for the health/beauty conscious consumer. When he’s diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, Winston crashes a benefit for Bth overlord Bob Garbinger (Kevin Bacon) in a bid to beg him for the means to beat his disease. But Garbinger’s smiling callousness leads to Winston being left for dead...
- 9/22/2023
- by Rocco T. Thompson
- DailyDead
Writer/Director Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore) answers a very specific question for his sophomore directorial feature: what if Troma’s 1984 cult classic The Toxic Avenger was rebooted with a much bigger budget? Armed with a new Toxie and story, Blair’s version comes packed with reverent nods to the original and retains its specific zany style of gory splatstick comedy. However, its chaotic storytelling winds up overcomplicating matters.
Riffing off Tromaville, The Toxic Avenger sets its raucous tale in St. Roma Ville, where it introduces lowly janitor Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage). Winston struggles to make ends meet after the death of his partner, leaving him alone to raise stepson Wade (Jacob Tremblay), and a health crisis prompts him to seek financial help from his company’s greedy CEO, Bob Garbinger (Kevin Bacon). But Winston’s desperation leads him to take drastic measures, and...
Riffing off Tromaville, The Toxic Avenger sets its raucous tale in St. Roma Ville, where it introduces lowly janitor Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage). Winston struggles to make ends meet after the death of his partner, leaving him alone to raise stepson Wade (Jacob Tremblay), and a health crisis prompts him to seek financial help from his company’s greedy CEO, Bob Garbinger (Kevin Bacon). But Winston’s desperation leads him to take drastic measures, and...
- 9/22/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Lloyd Kaufman’s 1984 horror-comedy “The Toxic Avenger” is, in its own trashy way, a classic. Classic enough to spawn its own mini-franchise, at least, as well as prop up the fortunes of Kaufman’s company, Troma Entertainment, for multiple decades. And you don’t mess with the classics, which is why it’s just as well that writer-director Macon Blair throws it all out but the toxic waste in his new reboot.
Compared to Kaufman’s proud juvenilia, the point of view in this rebooted “Toxic Avenger” is downright mature. Peter Dinklage stars as Winston, a janitor at a sinister corporation called BT Healthstyle in the town of St. Roma’s Village and a single stepfather to sensitive preteen Wade (Jacob Tremblay). Wade’s mother died of cancer a few years earlier, and Winston dutifully cares for her son while getting little emotionally in return. He’s broke, meek, and lonely,...
Compared to Kaufman’s proud juvenilia, the point of view in this rebooted “Toxic Avenger” is downright mature. Peter Dinklage stars as Winston, a janitor at a sinister corporation called BT Healthstyle in the town of St. Roma’s Village and a single stepfather to sensitive preteen Wade (Jacob Tremblay). Wade’s mother died of cancer a few years earlier, and Winston dutifully cares for her son while getting little emotionally in return. He’s broke, meek, and lonely,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Katie Rife
- Indiewire
Two years have passed since filming wrapped on writer/director Macon Blair’s remake of the Troma cult classic The Toxic Avenger (watch it Here). We still don’t know when the movie is going to receive a wide release, but it did just have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest, which is running in Austin, Texas from September 21st through the 28th, last night… and the reactions that have come out of the Fantastic Fest screening are very positive! Posts on social media have described the movie as funny, gory, insane, and heartwarming – and you can read some of them in the embeds below:
The Toxic Avenger: It’s as much Troma as you can fit into a “mainstream” Troma remake. Super gory, super off-color, and super silly throughout. You’re gonna love or hate this one, and you’ll know pretty damn fast! #FantasticFest pic.twitter.com...
The Toxic Avenger: It’s as much Troma as you can fit into a “mainstream” Troma remake. Super gory, super off-color, and super silly throughout. You’re gonna love or hate this one, and you’ll know pretty damn fast! #FantasticFest pic.twitter.com...
- 9/22/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Fantastic Fest is back for its eighteenth edition featuring 29 World Premieres, 24 North American Premieres, and 18 U.S. Premieres. The festival will once again possess Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, TX from September 21st – 28th. Badges are available now.
“The Fantastic Fest team is ready to take you on a journey you won’t ever forget. We’ve taken the best week of the year and supercharged it: more movies, more parties, more fun,” says Festival Director Lisa Dreyer. “If you want to see the best new movies from around the world first with the best audience, Fantastic Fest is the place to be.”
The opening night film for Fantastic Fest 2023 is the world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ The Toxic Avenger, a hilarious and action-packed reimagining of the classic Troma film from director Macon Blair that features an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage who will pick up the infamous mop...
“The Fantastic Fest team is ready to take you on a journey you won’t ever forget. We’ve taken the best week of the year and supercharged it: more movies, more parties, more fun,” says Festival Director Lisa Dreyer. “If you want to see the best new movies from around the world first with the best audience, Fantastic Fest is the place to be.”
The opening night film for Fantastic Fest 2023 is the world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ The Toxic Avenger, a hilarious and action-packed reimagining of the classic Troma film from director Macon Blair that features an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage who will pick up the infamous mop...
- 8/15/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
In the ‘80s, probably more movies than you realize became animated series. Sure, The Real Ghostbusters and Disney’s spinoff series were prolific, but did you know even Ace Ventura, Dumb and Dumber, Beetlejuice, Bill and Ted, The Karate Kid and Back to the Future had cartoons? Those all make sense as they were family friendly films. But even some R-rated movies spawned kiddie cartoons.
Peter Weller | Orion Pictures Corporation/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images R-rated ‘Robocop’ movies had 2 animated series
The Robocop live-action films would eventually go PG-13 and include a child character in Robocop 3. But, there’s no mistaking the first two Robocops are not for kids. Still, the idea of a robot police officer could be kid-friendly, if you stripped it of the ultra-violence, profanity, corporate satire and Jesus metaphor.
The first Robocop animated series came out only one year after the 1987 original movie, so it...
Peter Weller | Orion Pictures Corporation/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images R-rated ‘Robocop’ movies had 2 animated series
The Robocop live-action films would eventually go PG-13 and include a child character in Robocop 3. But, there’s no mistaking the first two Robocops are not for kids. Still, the idea of a robot police officer could be kid-friendly, if you stripped it of the ultra-violence, profanity, corporate satire and Jesus metaphor.
The first Robocop animated series came out only one year after the 1987 original movie, so it...
- 2/22/2023
- by Fred Topel
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Someone once said that no matter what time of day you watch Ed Wood's legendary B-movie "Plan 9 From Outer Space," it always feels like three o'clock in the morning. The mere mention of Troma movies has a similar effect on me; suddenly it's a Friday night down Blockbuster Video in the early '90s all over again. Friends are coming over with beer and pizza and all I need is something with guns, boobs, car crashes, monsters, and cheap laughs for the perfect night in.
Headed by the cartoonish figure of Lloyd Kaufman, the studio has produced and distributed a steady stream of Z-grade trash for over 40 years now, and anyone who was around during the glory days of rental will be familiar with their sleazy back catalog. The world of Troma is both wacky and cynical, populated by dweebs, perverts, knuckleheads, psychos, bimbos, scumlords, and violent morons.
Headed by the cartoonish figure of Lloyd Kaufman, the studio has produced and distributed a steady stream of Z-grade trash for over 40 years now, and anyone who was around during the glory days of rental will be familiar with their sleazy back catalog. The world of Troma is both wacky and cynical, populated by dweebs, perverts, knuckleheads, psychos, bimbos, scumlords, and violent morons.
- 9/12/2022
- by Lee Adams
- Slash Film
Stars: Lyndsey Craine, Lala Barlow, Vito Trigo, James Hamer-Morton, Charlie Bond, Emily Haigh, Michaela Longden, Sierra Summers, Alexander J Skinner, Justin A. Martell, Annabella Rich, Dani Thompson, Laurence R. Harvey | Written and Directed by Liam Regan
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, despite the obvious age difference, I share writer-director Liam Regan’s fondness for satellite TV channel Bravo – especially during the “horned devil” logo years, where late nights were made up of cult TV shows, weird obscure films and a Ton of Troma movies. So much so that I too consider that period of the channel as a now legendary time in UK broadcasting. It was the channel that introduced me to a wider range of Troma movies outside of The Toxic Avenger and Class of Nuke’Em High (which were stalwarts of my local video shop And that guy that used to rent tapes...
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, despite the obvious age difference, I share writer-director Liam Regan’s fondness for satellite TV channel Bravo – especially during the “horned devil” logo years, where late nights were made up of cult TV shows, weird obscure films and a Ton of Troma movies. So much so that I too consider that period of the channel as a now legendary time in UK broadcasting. It was the channel that introduced me to a wider range of Troma movies outside of The Toxic Avenger and Class of Nuke’Em High (which were stalwarts of my local video shop And that guy that used to rent tapes...
- 8/31/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Julia Butters (The Fabelmans), Jacob Tremblay, Martin Freeman (Fargo) and Taylor Schilling (Pam & Tommy) have all joined the folk horror film Queen of Bones, reports Deadline.
Queen of Bones follows twin siblings Lily (Butters) and Sam (Tremblay) who live at a remote homestead with their widowed father, Malcolm (Freeman), a violinmaker in 1931 Oregon.
When Lily and Sam find an Icelandic spell book in the cellar, they begin to suspect a connection between their mother’s death and dark forces in the woods. They then embark on a dangerous mission to force their father and his friend, Ida May (Schilling), to reveal the truth.
Robert Budreau (Delia’s Gone) is directing from a script by Michael Burgner (The Darkest Corner of Paradise).
It hails from Appian Way, Lumanity Productions and Productivity Media, and has entered production in Canada.
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Queen of Bones follows twin siblings Lily (Butters) and Sam (Tremblay) who live at a remote homestead with their widowed father, Malcolm (Freeman), a violinmaker in 1931 Oregon.
When Lily and Sam find an Icelandic spell book in the cellar, they begin to suspect a connection between their mother’s death and dark forces in the woods. They then embark on a dangerous mission to force their father and his friend, Ida May (Schilling), to reveal the truth.
Robert Budreau (Delia’s Gone) is directing from a script by Michael Burgner (The Darkest Corner of Paradise).
It hails from Appian Way, Lumanity Productions and Productivity Media, and has entered production in Canada.
The post ‘Queen of Bones’ – Icelandic Spell Book Awakens a Dark Force in the...
- 8/30/2022
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Julia Butters (The Fabelmans), Jacob Tremblay (Room), Martin Freeman (Fargo) and Taylor Schilling (Pam & Tommy) have been tapped as the leads for the folk horror film Queen of Bones, from Appian Way, Lumanity Productions and Productivity Media, which has entered production in Canada.
Queen of Bones follows twin siblings Lily (Butters) and Sam (Tremblay) who live at a remote homestead with their widowed father, Malcolm (Freeman), a violinmaker in 1931 Oregon. When Lily and Sam find an Icelandic spell book in the cellar, they begin to suspect a connection between their mother’s death and dark forces in the woods. They then embark on a dangerous mission to force their father and his friend, Ida May (Schilling), to reveal the truth.
Robert Budreau (Delia’s Gone) is directing from a script by Michael Burgner (The Darkest Corner of Paradise).
Queen of Bones is the latest project to reteam Budreau with Productivity Media,...
Queen of Bones follows twin siblings Lily (Butters) and Sam (Tremblay) who live at a remote homestead with their widowed father, Malcolm (Freeman), a violinmaker in 1931 Oregon. When Lily and Sam find an Icelandic spell book in the cellar, they begin to suspect a connection between their mother’s death and dark forces in the woods. They then embark on a dangerous mission to force their father and his friend, Ida May (Schilling), to reveal the truth.
Robert Budreau (Delia’s Gone) is directing from a script by Michael Burgner (The Darkest Corner of Paradise).
Queen of Bones is the latest project to reteam Budreau with Productivity Media,...
- 8/30/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The impressive cast of Yellowjackets Season 2 just got even more impressive.
It's hard to believe that's even possible at this stage, but the show is pulling out all the stops for the second season.
Showtime announced Friday that Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) is joining the red hot drama for a season-long guest-starring role.
Wood will play Walter, a dedicated Citizen Detective who will challenge Misty in ways she won’t see coming.
Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson (Narcos), Yellowjackets stars Emmy nominee and Critics Choice Award winner Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Oscar® and Emmy nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping), Emmy nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable).
Lauren Ambrose and Simone Kessell (Obi-Wan Kenobi) were recently announced to join in series regular roles for season two.
Ambrose is set to play the present-day Van, while Kessell is set to play the present-day Lottie,...
It's hard to believe that's even possible at this stage, but the show is pulling out all the stops for the second season.
Showtime announced Friday that Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) is joining the red hot drama for a season-long guest-starring role.
Wood will play Walter, a dedicated Citizen Detective who will challenge Misty in ways she won’t see coming.
Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson (Narcos), Yellowjackets stars Emmy nominee and Critics Choice Award winner Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Oscar® and Emmy nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping), Emmy nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable).
Lauren Ambrose and Simone Kessell (Obi-Wan Kenobi) were recently announced to join in series regular roles for season two.
Ambrose is set to play the present-day Van, while Kessell is set to play the present-day Lottie,...
- 8/19/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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