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'Toxic Avenger' Reboot: A Goofy, Gory Glimpse into Healthcare Horror

Still from the film 'The Toxic Avenger'

The Toxic Avenger is set to hit theaters on August 29.

The highly anticipated reboot of The Toxic Avenger is just months away, and each new teaser has been a mix of absurdity and gore. The latest promo leans heavily into the ridiculous and bloody, amplifying your disdain for the healthcare system this year.

In this reimagining, Peter Dinklage stars as Winston Gooze, a janitor whose years of hard work have left him in dire health. With only an exorbitantly priced medical treatment available, Winston's situation worsens when he seeks help from his boss, played by Kevin Bacon. Instead of assistance, he finds himself thrown into toxic waste. Miraculously surviving the ordeal, Winston emerges grotesquely mutated and hell-bent on reconnecting with his stepson Wade (Jacob Tremblay) while seeking revenge on those who wronged him.

Directed by Macon Blair, this reboot of the 1984 cult classic promises to deliver the same blend of outrageous humor and gruesome violence that fans expect. It retains that chaotic energy— from its Adult Swim-style medical infomercial to scenes of Winston wreaking havoc.

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