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Toxic Avenger (The) (Blu-ray) (1985)
He was 98lbs of solid nerd until he became... The Toxic AvengerDirector: Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
Year of Copyright: 1984
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with co-director Lloyd Kaufman (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actors Gary Schneider, Robert Prichard, and Dan Snow; moderated by a member of the Troma Team (2014)
Introduction by Lloyd Kaufman (HD, 4:22)
Behind the Scenes and In Production Slideshow (4:19)
2014 Interview with actress Jennifer Babtist (HD, 18:40)
2004 Interview with actor Robert Prichard (2:38)
2004 Interview with actor Mitch Cohen (8:42)
2004 Interview with actor Dan "Cigar Face" Snow (4:39)
2004 Interview with co-director/producer Michael Herz (15:24)
"Mark Torgl's Special Video" 2014 featurette (6:19)
"40 Years of Troma" montage (2:03)
Theatrical Trailer (3:11)
DISC TWO: The Film (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in SD unless otherwise stated.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with co-director Lloyd Kaufman (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actors Gary Schneider, Robert Prichard, and Dan Snow; moderated by a member of the Troma Team (2014)
Introduction by director Lloyd Kaufman (4:22)
Interviews:
- actress Jennifer Babtist (2014) (18:39)
- actor Robert Prichard (2004) (2:37)
- actor Mitch Cohen (2004) (8:41)
- actor Dan "Cigar Face" Snow (2004) (4:38)
- with co-director/producer Michael Herz (2004) (15:23)
"Mark Torgl's Special Video" 2014 featurette (6:18)
"40 Years of Troma" montage (2:03)
Behind the Scenes and In-production Slideshow (4:19)
Trailers:
- "The Toxic Avenger" (3:11)
- "The Toxic Avenger Part II" (2:19)
- "The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie" (3:00)
- "Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV" (3:28)
- "Return to Nuke 'em High" (2:34) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K restoration.
Also available in The Toxic Avenger Collection: TA in 4K box set with Blu-ray 4K and Blu-ray copies of "The Toxic Avenger: Part II", "The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie", and Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV" packaged in four black keep cases in a cardboard slipcase. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with co-director Lloyd Kaufman (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actors Gary Schneider, Robert Prichard, and Dan Snow; moderated by a member of the Troma Team (2014)
Introduction by director Lloyd Kaufman (4:22)
Interviews:
- actress Jennifer Babtist (2014) (18:39)
- actor Robert Prichard (2004) (2:37)
- actor Mitch Cohen (2004) (8:41)
- actor Dan "Cigar Face" Snow (2004) (4:38)
- with co-director/producer Michael Herz (2004) (15:23)
"Mark Torgl's Special Video" 2014 featurette (6:18)
"40 Years of Troma" montage (2:03)
Behind the Scenes and In-production Slideshow (4:19)
Trailers:
- "The Toxic Avenger" (3:11)
- "The Toxic Avenger Part II" (2:19)
- "The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie" (3:00)
- "Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV" (3:28)
- "Return to Nuke 'em High" (2:34) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K restoration.
Also available in The Toxic Avenger Collection: TA in 4K box set with Blu-ray 4K and Blu-ray copies of "The Toxic Avenger: Part II", "The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie", and Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV" packaged in four black keep cases in a cardboard slipcase. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with co-director Lloyd Kaufman (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actors Gary Schneider, Robert Prichard, and Dan Snow; moderated by a member of the Troma Team (2014)
Introduction by Lloyd Kaufman (HD, 4:22)
Behind the Scenes and In Production Slideshow (4:19)
2014 Interview with actress Jennifer Babtist (HD, 18:40)
2004 Interview with actor Robert Prichard (2:38)
2004 Interview with actor Mitch Cohen (8:42)
2004 Interview with actor Dan "Cigar Face" Snow (4:39)
2004 Interview with co-director/producer Michael Herz (15:24)
"Mark Torgl's Special Video" 2014 featurette (6:19)
"40 Years of Troma" montage (2:03)
Theatrical Trailer (3:11)
DISC TWO: The Film (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in SD unless otherwise stated.
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Extras:Extras (with "Play All" option):
- "Toxic - Five Years Later" featurette (5:01)
- "Lloyd Reveals Secrets" featurette (1:15)
- "Aroma du Troma" featurette (2:00)
- "Do You Have a Bleeding Eye?" featurette (2:55)
- "Don`t Masturbate" featurette (2:47)
- "Order Troma Merchandise" featurette (0:39)
- "Radiation March" featurette (0:54)
- "Sgt. Kabukiman Accused" featurette (3:55)
- "Troma`s Basement" featurette (8:07)
- "Tromaville Café" featurette (7:46)
- "Tromaville Café 2" featurette (5:32)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Class of Nuke`em High" (3:10)
- "Return to Nuke`em High" (2:38)
- "Return to Nuke`em High 2" (1:44) -
Subtitles:Finnish and Swedish (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in 576i.
Part of the 4 film 4 disc "The Toxic Avenger Box" which includes "The Toxic Avenger", "The Toxic Avenger Part II", "The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie", and "Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV". -
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Extras:* The Film (Theatrical Cut) (HD)
* The Film (Japanese Cut) (SD)
Audio Commentary with co-director Lloyd Kaufman (1998)
Introduction to Japanese Cut (4:54)
15th Anniversary Introduction by Lloyd Kaufman (2:20)
30th Anniversary Introduction by Lloyd Kaufman (4:42)
'The Radiation March' clip from cartoon spin-off Toxic Crusaders (0:53)
Introduction from Toxic Crusaders cartoon (1:01)
"Toxie, 15 Years Later" 1997 mockumentary (3:42)
"Tromaville Cafe: The Death of Toxie" TV sketch (4:54)
Troma Studio Building Tour (9:00)
"Mop Boy's Secrets" 1998 featurette (with commentary by Mark Torgl) (5:03)
"Why is Lloyd Kaufman Living in a Refrigerator Box?" featurette (2:24)
Advertisement for the Troma website (3:38)
"Aroma Du Troma" clip montage (2:01)
Toxic Slide Show (0:45)
Theatrical Trailer (3:12)
Toxic Trailer Reel (8:51)
Bonus Trailers:
- Play All (21:54 in total):
-- "Puppet Master"
-- "The Pit and the Pendulum"
-- "Demonic Toys"
-- "Bloody Birthday"
-- "Two Moon Junction"
-- "Dollman"
-- "Bloodsucking Freaks"
-- "Puppet Master II"
-- "Puppet Master III"
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All previous BBFC cuts have been waived.
All special features are in SD. -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with actor Mark Torgl; moderated by Zack Beins of Talkin' Troma (2024)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actors Gary Schneider, Robert Prichard, and Dan Snow; moderated by a member of the Troma Team (2014
(3.) Audio Commentary with co-director Lloyd Kaufman and fan Lenny Goodman (2004)
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Extras:* The Film - Director's Cut in Widescreen (1080p)
* The Film - Director's Cut in Open-Matte Full Screen (SD)
* The Film (Extended Japanese Cut) (SD)
Deleted Scenes (6:33)
Cast and Crew Interviews:
- co-director Lloyd Kaufman (2024) (13:11)
- actress Jennifer Aspinall (2024) (5:42)
- actor Mark Torgl (2014) (6:24)
- actress Jennifer Baptist (2014) (18:40)
- co-director Michael Herz (2004) (15:24)
- actor Dan "Cigar Face" Snow (2004) (4:39)
- actor Mitch Cohen (2004) (8:40)
- actor Robert Prichard (2004) (2:37)
- actress Sarabel Levinson (2004) (1:20)
Tromarchival Extras:
"Where in the World is Toxie?" 2002 documentary (40:35)
- First episode of Troma's EDGE TV (2002) (24:12)
"Toxie 15 Years Later" 1997 mockumentary (3:54)
"Mop Boy's Secrets" 1998 featurette (5:03)
1997 Troma Studio Tour (16:40)
First episode of "Troma Basement" (1996) (7:06)
"The Death of Toxie" 1996 episode of Tromaville Café (4:55)
"The Troma System" 1993 infomercial (28:44)
1984 Toxie Rare TV Spots (5:14)
Tromatic Excess:
- Troma Trailer Tape 1 (13:54)
- Troma Team Video "Toxic Avenger" Intros (31:26)
- Toxie Video Photo Gallery (4:19)
- "Toxie Digital Excess" 2024 documentary (93:26)
- "Radiation March" PSA (0:54) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Only available online through the Refuse Films website.
The Widescreen Version of the Director's Cut features a 4K restoration is presented in 1.85:1 widescreen while the open-matte full screen version is sourced from a DigiBeta master.
The Japanese Cut is sourced from a PAL DVD master.
Limited to 3,000 copies.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with co-director Lloyd Kaufman (in English) (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actors Gary Schneider, Robert Prichard, and Dan Snow; moderated by a member of the Troma Team (in English) (2014)
2018 Introduction by Christophe Lemaire (in French) (13:04)
Introduction by Lloyd Kaufman (1080p, 4:23)
"Behind the Scenes" and "In Production" Slideshow (85 pictures) (4:20)
"Mark Torgl's Special Video" 2014 featurette (6:20)
Interviews:
- actress Jennifer Babtist (2014) (18:39)
- actor Robert Prichard (2004) (2:37)
- actor Mitch Cohen (2004) (8:41)
- actor Dan "Cigar Face" Snow (2004) (4:38)
- co-director/producer Michael Herz (2004) (15:23)
English Theatrical Trailer (without subtitles) (3:12)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:French (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Extras are in 1080i 50hz except where noted.
Extras are in English with optional French subtitles except where noted.
Includes a 24 page booklet, packaged with a slipcover.
Part of the 4 film 8 disc "The Toxic Avenger T�tralogie" which includes "The Toxic Avenger", "The Toxic Avenger Part II", "The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie", and "Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV" on Blu-rays and with DVD copies. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Director's Cut
* The Film - Extended Japanese Cut
(1.) Audio Commentary with co-director Lloyd Kaufman (Both Versions) (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with actors Gary Schneider, Robert Prichard, and Dan Snow; moderated by a member of the Troma Team (Director's Cut only) (2014)
(3.) Audio Commentary with film historians Marcel Barion & Kai Naumann (Director's Cut only) (2015)
Interviews:
- actress Jennifer Babtist (2014) (18:39)
- actor Robert Prichard (2004) (2:37)
- actor Mitch Cohen (2004) (8:41)
- actor Dan "Cigar Face" Snow (2004) (4:38)
- co-director/producer Michael Herz (2004) (15:23)
"Mark Torgl's Special Video" 2014 featurette (6:19)
"40 Years of Troma" featurette (2:03)
Behind the Scenes Gallery (4:19)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:11)
German Trailer (2:04)
DISC TWO (DVD)
* The Film (Unrated Cut)
(1.) Audio Commentary with co-director Lloyd Kaufman (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with film historians Marcel Barion & Kai Naumann
2004 Interview with actor Robert Prichard (2:37)
2004 Interview with actor Mitch Cohen (8:42)
2004 Interview with actor Dan "Cigar Face" Snow (4:39)
Introduction to the Director's Cut (2:21)
DVD Introduction to the Director's Cut (0:52)
Outro to the Director's Cut (2:01)
2004 Interview with Sarabel Levinson (1:18)
Photo Gallery (1:45)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:05)
DISC THREE (DVD)
* The Film - Extended Japanese Cut
Audio Commentary with co-director Lloyd Kaufman (1998)
2004 Interview with co-director Michael Herz (15:24)
"Mop-Bop Secrets" featurettes:
- Put Me in a Tutu (1:05)
- Kiss It! Kiss It! (1:31)
- Help Me! Help Me! (0:53)
- Brave the Cold (0:25)
- Get Outta My Home (1:12)
"Toxie - 15 Years Later" featurette (3:53)
"Tromavile Cafe: Toxie's Tod" (4:54)
Slideshow (2:20)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:11) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Includes a 20 page booklet.
Limited to 999 copies. -
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OVERALL: Draw
- The UK Refuse release has both cuts of the film (with 2 viewing options for the Director's Cut) and the best set of extras.
- The German release both cuts of the film in 1080p, three commentaries including one exclusive, and some additional exclusive extras.
- The UK 88 Films release has both cuts of the film and some exclusive extras, but only has one commentary.
- The French release has the unrated cut, two commentaries, and an exclusive introduction.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Troma - No cuts. Director's Cut (82:13).
- Blu-ray ALL America- Troma - No cuts. Director's Cut (82:10).
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Troma - No cuts. Director's Cut (82:10).
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Troma - No cuts. Director's Cut (82:13).
- Blu-ray ALL The Toxic Avenger Box Finland-Sweden- Njutafilms - No cuts. Unrated Cut (78:50 - 25fps).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- 88 Films - No cuts. Includes the Unrated Cut (82:16) and the Extended Japanese Cut (SD, 91:22).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Refuse Films - No cuts. Includes the Unrated Cut and the Extended Japanese Cut.
- Blu-ray B The Toxic Avenger Tétralogie France- Bach Films - No cuts. Unrated Cut (82:31).
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition Germany- 84 Entertainment - No cuts. Includes the Unrated Cut (82:12) and Extended Japanese Cut (95:17).
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Comparison added by Paul_Lewis on 19/08/14
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 09/06/25UPDATE LOG:
19/08/14 : initial entry
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20/08/14 : Addition of the US release.
08/11/18 : Added Finland Sweden.
06/06/20 : Added France, Germany.
03/10/23 : Added Troma 4K.
09/06/25 : Addition of the Canadian and UK Refuse releases and clean-up.
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