Are you a fan of the cult classic The Toxic Avenger? If you enjoy over-the-top, campy horror-comedy movies, then you’re in for a treat. Below, we’ve compiled a list of 12 movies that capture the same spirit and genre as The Toxic Avenger. Click here for a trailer of The Toxic Avenger.
1. Class of Nuke ‘Em High
Class of Nuke ‘Em High is another cult classic from Troma Entertainment. Set in a high school located near a nuclear power plant, the students start mutating after being exposed to toxic waste. The film stars Janelle Brady and Gil Brenton.
2. Street Trash
Street Trash is a horror-comedy that revolves around a group of homeless people who discover a case of toxic alcohol that causes them to melt. The movie stars Mike Lackey and Bill Chepil and is known for its outrageous special effects.
3. Basket Case
Basket Case tells the story of a young man carrying his deformed, formerly conjoined twin in a basket as they seek revenge on the doctors who separated them. The film features Kevin Van Hentenryck in the lead role.
4. The Stuff
In The Stuff, a delicious, mysterious goo that oozes from the earth is marketed as the newest dessert sensation, but it turns out to be a deadly parasite. The movie stars Michael Moriarty and Andrea Marcovicci.
5. Re-Animator
Re-Animator is a horror-comedy based on H.P. Lovecraft’s story about a medical student who invents a serum that can reanimate dead bodies. Jeffrey Combs stars as the eccentric Dr. Herbert West.
6. TerrorVision
TerrorVision is a sci-fi horror-comedy about a family that receives a satellite dish that brings an alien creature into their home. The film stars Diane Franklin and Gerrit Graham.
7. Chopping Mall
Chopping Mall follows a group of teenagers trapped inside a mall with killer security robots. The movie features Kelli Maroney and Tony O’Dell in leading roles.
8. Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a horror-comedy about alien clowns who invade Earth and use humans for their gruesome circus acts. The film stars Grant Cramer and Suzanne Snyder.
9. Frankenhooker
Frankenhooker is a dark comedy about a man who assembles a girlfriend from parts of dead prostitutes after his fiancée is killed in a freak accident. The movie stars James Lorinz and Patty Mullen.
10. Slime City
Slime City tells the story of a young man who turns into a slime-covered monster after consuming a strange elixir. The film stars Robert Sabin and Mary Huner.
11. Night of the Creeps
Night of the Creeps is a horror-comedy that combines alien parasites, zombies, and a college setting. The movie stars Jason Lively and Tom Atkins.
12. Evil Dead II
Evil Dead II is a cult classic that blends horror with slapstick comedy, following the misadventures of Ash Williams as he battles demonic forces. The film stars Bruce Campbell and Sarah Berry.
If you loved The Toxic Avenger, these films are sure to provide the same blend of horror, comedy, and outrageous entertainment. Enjoy!