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‘The Toxic Avenger Collection’ 8-Disc Set Comes to 4K UHD
While we wait for the upcoming Toxic Avenger reboot from director Macon Blair and a cast that includes Elijah Wood, Kevin Bacon, and Peter Dinklage, Troma is releasing TA on VK! This is huge news for Toxie fans everywhere. The Toxic Avenger Collection is coming to a special 8-disc set with tons of special features and other goodies.
The set comes with 4 Toxie films on both 4K discs as well as blu-ray. The set includes The Toxic Avenger, Toxic Avenger II, Toxic Avenger III: The Last Temptation of Toxie, and Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV.
The Toxic Avenger has always been one of my faves over at Troma. It wasn’t difficult as a youth to make the case to your parents that it is a superhero film in order to get them to rent it for you. Little did they know that there is a bit of nudity in there and a kiddo riding a bike who has his head runover rather violently. If you are just young enough, when watching the splat of that head on the road will indeed give ya a bit of scar.
In order to celebrate 50 years of Troma select Alamo Drafthouse locations are also having special screenings of The Toxic Avenger. In order to find local listings make sure to check those out HERE.
TOXIC BONUS FEATURES: New 4K scan and restoration (from the films’ original camera negatives*) of each film presented in their original 1.85:1 aspect ratio in HDR with English DTS 2.0 Stereo audio New introductions for each film from Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger Optional English Subtitles for the deaf or hard of hearing on all discs Collectible Toxic Avenger Postcard Region Free 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs
THE TOXIC AVENGER [Unrated Director’s Cut] 4K Ultra HD Prologue by Director Lloyd Kaufman Audio Commentary with Cast Members Robert Prichard, Gary Schneider, and Dan Snow Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman
THE TOXIC AVENGER [Unrated Director’s Cut] Blu-ray Introduction by Director Lloyd Kaufman Audio Commentary with Cast Members Robert Prichard, Gary Schneider, and Dan Snow Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman Interviews with Cast Members Jennifer Baptist, Robert Prichard, Mitch Cohen, and Dan Snow Interview with Co-Director Michael Herz “Mark Torgl Talks About The Toxic Avenger” featurette Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery Trailers
THE TOXIC AVENGER PART II [Unrated Director’s Cut*] 4K Ultra HD Prologue by Director Lloyd Kaufman Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman
THE TOXIC AVENGER PART II [Unrated Director’s Cut*] Blu-ray Introduction by Director Lloyd Kaufman Audio Commentary With Director Lloyd Kaufman “At Home with Toxie” Mockumentary Interview with Cast Member Lisa Gaye Japanese News Report On The Filming of The Toxic Avenger Part II “Radiation March” Short Film Directed by Lloyd Kaufman The American Cinematheque Honors 40 Years of Troma Trailers
THE TOXIC AVENGER PART III: THE LAST TEMPTATION OF TOXIE [Unrated Director’s Cut] 4K Ultra HD Prologue by Director Lloyd Kaufman Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman Audio Commentary with Cast Member Joe Fleishaker
THE TOXIC AVENGER PART III: THE LAST TEMPTATION OF TOXIE [Unrated Director’s Cut] Blu-ray Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman Audio Commentary with Cast Member Joe Fleishaker Behind the Scenes of the “Return to Nuke ’em High Vol. 1” screening at MOMA The American Cinematheque Honors 40 Years of Troma “Make Your Own Damn Horror Film” – Behind the Scenes of Old 37 with Kane Hodder and Bill Moseley “A Halloween Carol” Short Film Infomercial for “Rabid Grannies” Blu-ray Release “Radiation March” Short Film Directed by Lloyd Kaufman
CITIZEN TOXIE: THE TOXIC AVENGER PART IV [Unrated Director’s Cut] 4K Ultra HD Prologue by Director Lloyd Kaufman Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman Audio Commentary with Editor Gabriel Griedman Audio Commentary with Cast Member Trent Haaga
CITIZEN TOXIE: THE TOXIC AVENGER PART IV [Unrated Director’s Cut] Blu-ray “Apocalypse Soon: The Making of Citizen Toxie” Behind the Scenes Documentary Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman Audio Commentary with Editor Gabriel Friedman Audio Commentary with Cast Member Trent Haaga Tribute to Lemmy Kilmister The American Cinematheque Honors 40 Years of Troma Trailers
This is a great set and you gotta love supporting Troma Entertainment, the longest-running independent movie studio in North America.
The Toxic Avenger Collection comes to stores beginning August 29. You can head over HERE to pickup a copy.
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Editorial
Yay or Nay: What’s Good and Bad in Horror This Week: 5/6 to 5/10
Welcome to Yay or Nay a weekly mini post about what I think is good and bad news in the horror community written in bite-sized chunks. This is for the week of May 5 through May 10.
Yay:
In a Violent Nature made someone puke at the Chicago Critics Film Fest screening. It’s the first time this year that a critic got sick at a movie that wasn’t a Blumhouse film.
Nay:
Radio Silence pulls out of remake of Escape From New York. Darn, we wanted to see Snake try to escape a remote locked-down mansion full of distopean New York City “crazies.”
Yay:
A new Twisters trailer dropped, focusing on the powerful forces of nature that tear through rural towns. It’s a great alternative to watching candidates do the same thing on local news during this year’s presidential press cycle.
Nay:
Producer Bryan Fuller walks away from A24’s Friday the 13th series Camp Crystal Lake saying the studio wanted to go a “different way.” After two years of development for a horror series it seems that way doesn’t include ideas from people who actually know what their talking about: fans in a subreddit.
Yay:
Finally, The Tall Man from Phantasm is getting his own Funko Pop! Too bad the toy company is failing. This gives new meaning to Angus Scrimm’s famous line from the movie: “You play a good game…but the game is finished. Now you die!”
Nay:
Football king Travis Kelce joins new Ryan Murphy horror project as a supporting actor. He got more press than the announcement of Dahmer’s Emmy winner Niecy Nash-Betts actually getting the lead.
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Movies
‘Clown Motel 3,’ Films At America’s Scariest Motel!
There is just something about clowns that can evoke feelings of eeriness or discomfort. Clowns, with their exaggerated features and painted-on smiles, are already somewhat removed from typical human appearance. When portrayed in a sinister manner in movies, they can trigger feelings of fear or unease because they hover in that unsettling space between familiar and unfamiliar. The association of clowns with childhood innocence and joy can make their portrayal as villains or symbols of terror even more disturbing; just writing this and thinking about clowns is making me feel quite uneasy. Many of us can relate to each other when it comes to the fear of clowns! There is a new clown film on the horizon, Clown Motel: 3 Ways To Hell, which promises to have an army of horror icons and provide tons of bloody gore. Check out the press release below, and stay safe from these clowns!
The Clown Motel named the “Scariest Motel in America,” is located in the quiet town of Tonopah, Nevada, renowned among horror enthusiasts. It boasts an unsettling clown theme that permeates every inch of its exterior, lobby, and guest rooms. Situated across from a desolate cemetery from the early 1900s, the motel’s eerie ambiance is heightened by its proximity to the graves.
Clown Motel spawned its first movie, Clown Motel: Spirits Arise, back in 2019, but now we are on to the third!
Director and Writer Joseph Kelly is back at it again with Clown Motel: 3 Ways To Hell, and they officially launched their ongoing campaign.
Clown Motel 3 aims big and is one of the biggest networks of horror franchise actors since the 2017 Death House.
Clown Motel introduces actors from:
Halloween (1978) – Tony Moran – known for his role as the unmasked Michael Myers.
Friday the 13th (1980) – Ari Lehman – the original young Jason Voorhees from the inaugural “Friday The 13th” film.
A Nightmare on Elm Street Parts 4 & 5 – Lisa Wilcox – portrays Alice.
The Exorcist (1973) – Elieen Dietz – Pazuzu Demon.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) – Brett Wagner – who had the first kill in the film as “Kemper Kill Leather Face.’
Scream Parts 1 & 2 – Lee Waddell – known for playing the original Ghostface.
House of 1000 Corpses (2003) – Robert Mukes – known for playing Rufus alongside Sheri Zombie, Bill Moseley, and the late Sid Haig.
Poltergeist Parts 1 & 2—Oliver Robins, known for his role as the boy terrorized by a clown under the bed in Poltergeist, will now flip the script as the tables turn!
WWD, now known as WWE – Wrestler Al Burke joins the lineup!
With a lineup of horror legends and set at America’s Most terrifying motel, this is a dream come true for fans of horror films everywhere!
What’s a clown movie without actual real-life clowns, though? Joining the film are Relik, VillyVodka, and, of course, Mischief – Kelsey Livengood.
Special Effects will be done by Joe Castro, so you know the gore will be bloody good!
A handful of returning cast members include Mindy Robinson (VHS, Range 15), Mark Hoadley, Ray Guiu, Dave Bailey, DieTrich, Bill Victor Arucan, Denny Nolan, Ron Russell, Johnny Perotti (Hammy), Vicky Contreras. For more information on the film, visit Clown Motel’s official Facebook Page.
Making a comeback into feature films and just announced today, Jenna Jameson will also be joining the side of the clowns. And guess what? A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join her or the handful of horror icons on set for a one-day role! More info can be found on Clown Motel’s Campaign page.
After all, who wouldn’t want to be killed by an icon?
Executive Producers Joseph Kelly, Dave Bailey, Mark Hoadley, Joe Castro
Producers Nicole Vegas, Jimmy Star, Shawn C. Phillips, Joel Damian
Clown Motel 3 Ways to Hell is written and directed by Joseph Kelly and promises a blend of horror and nostalgia.
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Movies
First Look: On Set of ‘Welcome to Derry’ & Interview with Andy Muschietti
Rising from the sewers, drag performer and horror movie enthusiast The Real Elvirus took her fans behind the scenes of the MAX series Welcome to Derry in an exclusive hot-set tour. The show is scheduled to release sometime in 2025, but a firm date has not been set.
Filming is taking place in Canada in Port Hope, a stand-in for the fictional New England town of Derry located within the Stephen King universe. The sleepy location has been transformed into a township from the 1960s.
Welcome to Derry is the prequel series to director Andrew Muschietti’s two-part adaptation of King’s It. The series is interesting in that it’s not only about It, but all the people who live in Derry — which includes some iconic characters from the King ouvre.
Elvirus, dressed as Pennywise, tours the hot set, careful not to reveal any spoilers, and speaks with Muschietti himself, who reveals exactly how to pronounce his name: Moose-Key-etti.
The comical drag queen was given an all-access pass to the location and uses that privilege to explore props, facades and interview crew members. It’s also revealed that a second season is already greenlit.
Take a look below and let us know what you think. And are you looking forward to the MAX series Welcome to Derry?
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