The Toxic Avenger

A scrawny janitor at the Tromaville Health Club, Melvin endures relentless harassment until a toxic waste accident transforms him into a hideously deformed but supernaturally strong vigilante. He begins dispatching criminals with brutal efficiency, guided by an unexpected and unwavering moral code. His alliance with Sarah provides emotional grounding as his body count grows. The duality of protector and monster drives the film’s central conflict.

A blind librarian who encounters Melvin without seeing his monstrous form. She perceives his gentle nature and falls for him, providing emotional warmth and humanity amid the chaos. Her inability to see his appearance allows the story to explore beauty and kindness beyond surface impressions. Her relationship with Melvin anchors the film’s more human moments.

A deeply corrupt mayor with ties to criminal enterprises, he frantically tries to suppress the Toxic Avenger to protect his lucrative schemes. His manipulation of power and networks pits him against Tromaville’s supposed guardians of order. His downfall serves as a public exposure of systemic decay and corrupt leadership.

One of the gym bullies who torments Melvin and contributes to the hostile culture around the health club. His cruelty foreshadows the brutality Melvin enacts in defense of the vulnerable. He meets a grim fate as the consequences of the toxic environment catch up with the perpetrators.

A member of the bully cadre who terrorizes residents and criminals alike. His violence is a symptom of the town’s rot, and he ultimately pays for his actions in a striking, memorable confrontation. The character embodies the film’s satirical take on street crime.

Another gym bully aligned with the corrupt clique, Wanda participates in the intimidation that defines Tromaville’s underworld. Her arc intersects with the broader critique of a community that tolerates cruelty until it can no longer ignore its consequences.

A fellow bully who contributes to the oppressive atmosphere around the health club. Her defeat underscores the film’s message about accountability and the eradication of the criminal culture embedded in the town’s core.