The opening night film for Fantastic Fest 2023 is the world premiere of Legendary Pictures’ THE TOXIC AVENGER, a hilarious and action-packed reimagining of the classic Troma film from director Macon Blair that features an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage who will pick up the infamous mop to become the toxic hero that no one knew they needed (or wanted) as well as Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige with Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon.
Synopsis
A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: The Toxic Avenger!
Stars: Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne with Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon
Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US, championing challenging and thought-provoking cinema while celebrating new voices and new stories from filmmakers around the world. We collaborate with other festivals, archives, cinematheques, and individuals to spotlight lesser-known film regions and luminaries in an ongoing effort to expand the general knowledge and appreciation of cinema. Supporting film in its most provocative, ground-breaking, and underseen forms is our all-consuming passion, giving audiences a chance to find new favorites and future genre classics in the process.
Each year we bring together fans, guests, industry, press, and movie lovers of all stripes in an inclusive and fun environment for a weeklong celebration of film in all its forms through carefully curated screenings and events, both in and outside of the theaters. Much more than a film festival, Fantastic Fest features wild parties, live podcast recordings, boxing debates, and even Austrian cocktail robots.
Fantastic Fest takes place September 21st – September 28th in Austin, TX. Badges on sale now!
