Ep 638.5: Macon Blair
Aug 29, 2025•31 min•Ep. 6385
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Summary
Director Macon Blair joins The Movie Crypt to discuss his new unrated Toxic Avenger movie, starring Peter Dinklage. He shares insights into receiving Lloyd Kaufman's blessing, the film's balance of silly humor, heartwarming moments, and gore, and the long road to its theatrical release. The conversation also touches on the importance of supporting unrated genre films and a fun segment on classic slasher villains.Episode description
Special BONUS mini-episode! Filmmaker and actor Macon Blair (GREEN ROOM, OPPENHEIMER, I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE, MURDER PARTY) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his new film THE TOXIC AVENGER (in theaters today)! Recorded during the second day of YORKIETHON IX, in this conversation Macon discusses how he got involved in the Legendary-produced remake of Troma's seminal cinematic masterpiece… working with the great Peter Dinklage… the long road to its UN-RATED release into theaters and much more! It's a short blast of Toxic goodness to get you hyped to see THE TOXIC AVENGER, out in theaters RIGHT NOW!!! GO SEE IT AND SUPPORT INDIE HORROR!
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