Other Titles • The Toxic Avenger, Part II • Atomic Hero 2 (1989)
Synopses for The Toxic Avenger, Part II (1989)
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Although "clever" isn't the first word that leaps to mind when describing Troma Films' Toxic Avenger series, the sequel to their 1985 hit has enough laugh-out-loud gags (amidst a barrage of slapstick and bodily function jokes) that should tickle the funny bones of veteran and novice Troma viewers alike. The Toxic Avenger, Part II finds the chemically altered crime fighter depressed about the lack of evil in his hometown of Tromaville. That situation is quickly reversed by the appearance of the dastardly Apocalypse, Inc., which sends Toxie to Japan after his long-lost father while they plan to transform Tromaville into a toxic waste dump. Longtime Troma fans might feel let down by the subdued levels of gore and gross-out humor found in Part II (which is possibly due to the participation of television production company Lorimar Films). But the zest with which director/Troma co-chieftain Lloyd Kaufman delivers his lowbrow laughs should allay any cult fan's concerns. --Paul Gaita
DVD features The Toxic Avenger, Part II's full-screen disc is labeled as the "uncut director's cut," which is largely false; this is actually the R-rated theatrical cut, which eliminates much of the gore and violence. Fans seeking the true uncut film are directed to the Tox Box, for which Troma has taken pains to include the correct version. As with the other Toxie titles, Lloyd Kaufman contributes a highly animated commentary track, and Fangoria managing editor Michael Gingold, Videohound contributor Mike Mayo, and actress Lisa Gaye also weigh in with their thoughts on the film. Production stills and trailers round out the supplemental features, along with several "public service announcements" and a particularly amusing intelligence test. --Paul Gaita
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One of moviedom's favorite cult heroes journeys to Japan to save his beloved Tromaville from a foul-smelling conglomerate with evil designs.
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Toxie's mean, green, and back on the screen! Melvin Junko was a nerdy 98lb weakling until he fell into a vat of toxic waste, turning him into the first ever superhero from New Jersey. This time the hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength takes on Tokyo. The Toxic Avenger, Part 2 is a spectacular sequel with even more ingenious special effects, even more bizarre action, and even more unbelievably fabulous fight scenes. He's come a long way from Tromaville, baby!
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