Two years ago while at Stan Lee’s Comikaze I got the chance to speak to actor Mark Torgl, who played Marvin in The Toxic Avenger, we spoke about his experience on The Toxic Avenger, Troma and life experiences. Admist our conversation he mentioned a project he was working on. He sold it as “a look at the life of the Toxic Avenger after the movie. A mockumentary – homage to the cult-classic, horror film!” I was intrigued. At the time it was just an idea, but now it seems as if it is now in fruition. The film is currently seeking support from its fans in an IndieGoGo crowd funding campaign. Along with this news the studio has released a trailer and poster for the upcoming film. Check that out below!

Put on your finest tutu and let’s take a trip down to Tromaville to see where the real life events of The Toxic Avenger took place.

Press Release
Long before theaters were littered with superhero films, Troma Entertainment introduced viewers to New Jersey’s first superhuman hero: The Toxic Avenger! The 1984 B-movie has gone on to become a beloved cult classic – but its star, Mark Torgl, has rarely been heard from in the 30+ years since… until now.

Toxic Tutu is a mockumentary that pays tribute to The Toxic Avenger and its legacy. The almost-true story follows Mark Torgl – who played the 98-pound weakling Melvin Junko the “Mop Boy” – on a two-year journey to monster and horror conventions. For the first time ever, the actor candidly discusses his experiences on the set of the cult-classic film, including his exposure to toxic waste, and the true purpose of his recent public appearances.

Toxic Tutu also documents Torgl’s long-awaited reunion with Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger. Guest appearances include Survivor reality TV icon Jonny FairPlay, pro wrestling superstars Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Jimmy Valiant, indie horror staple Shawn C. Phillips (Ghost Shark), kung-fu great Mel Novak (Bruce Lee’s Game of Death) and The Toxic Avenger cast members D.J. Calvitto and Sarabel Levinson.

Watch the trailer for Toxic Tutu here: http://vimeo.com/125014321

Toxic Tutu is currently in post-production. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to raise the funds necessary to complete the process. Perks include lunch with the stars of the film, limited edition autographed posters, on-screen credits and more. Contributions can be made on Indiegogo: http://bit.ly/toxictutuigg

Director/producer Joe Nardelli aims to launch a college campus anti-bullying initiative to accompany the film. He explains, “At its core, Toxic Tutu is about celebrating the differences. This film intends to serve the generations of fans who have experienced The Toxic Avenger – self-professed nerds, geeks, counter-culture individuals; members of a community who dare to be different!”

“This is a very important historic, sociological film,” adds the legendary Kaufman. “Please help Joe Nardelli.” Kaufman is also reaching out to Toxic Avenger fans Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith on the filmmakers’ behalf in an attempt to get them to appear in the movie.

For more information about Toxic Tutu, visit the official website, Facebook, Twitter and Indiegogo.

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