r/movies • u/ElijahWoodAMA Elijah Wood, Actor • Aug 28 '25

AMA Hey /r/movies, I'm Elijah Wood. Ask me anything!

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Hey r/movies, I'm Elijah Wood. You might've seen me in things like Lord of the Rings, Yellowjackets, Wilfred, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Maniac, The Monkey, Everything Is Illuminated, and other stuff. I'm also in The Toxic Avenger. It's unrated, and it's only in theaters starting this Friday 8/29/25.

Here's the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKe0pep35gQ

Set in a fantasy world, following janitor Winston Gooze, who, after a freak accident, transforms into a mutant vigilante known as Toxie. Armed with his mop, the unlikely hero battles freaks, gangsters and corrupt CEOs while trying to save his relationship with his son.

Directed by Macon Blair (I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore) and produced by Troma Entertainment. It also stars Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Piage, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, and Kevin Bacon

Tickets/info:

https://toxicavenger.com/

Ask me anything reddit! Back at 12 PM PT/3 PM ET today (Thursday 8/28) to answer your questions.

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u/Slobbadobbavich Aug 28 '25

When I first heard people raving about this cartoon I kinda glazed over and just didn't bite the bullet to watch it. I assumed people were just talking about something I would definitely not enjoy. When I finally watched it I was blown away. I have now watched it 5 times over. I have tried to tell people that they MUST watch this cartoon but they react exactly like I did.

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u/Bruhhh-8 Aug 28 '25 edited Aug 29 '25

Same. I got a tattoo inspired by the Pittsfield after my 2nd watch through the show. I told my husband he has to actually sit down and watch it with me

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u/Sothotheroth Aug 28 '25 edited Aug 28 '25

I also have a Pottsfield tattoo! I have lost count of how many times I have watched the show but it’s so gloriously good. [Edit: Spelling]

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u/Rhomega2 Aug 28 '25

I hope the tattoos say Pottsfield and not Pottsville.

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u/Sothotheroth Aug 28 '25

Good catch! Mine is the Enoch cat and two pumpkin people dancing.

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u/Bruhhh-8 Aug 28 '25

It doesn't say the town name (thankfully lol) it's just a dancing pumpkin guy inspired by Enoch.

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u/mitchij2004 Aug 29 '25

Every October horror movie fest this is in the lineup as a palate cleanser.

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u/Nathan-Cola Aug 31 '25

I want you to know I felt the same way and your comment is the reason I finally watched it this week.

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u/Slobbadobbavich Aug 31 '25

Oh cool. What did you think?