Revealing mistake: When Melvin jumps out of the window, the person who falls out isn't actor Mark Torgl but a stunt double.
The Toxic Avenger (1984)
1 revealing mistake - chronological order
Directed by: Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
Starring: Andree Maranda, Cindy Manion, Jennifer Babtist, Jennifer Prichard, Mitch Cohen
Continuity mistake: When Melvin falls into the toxic waste, he is wearing tights and a tutu, but when his stunt double runs up the street in flames, he's obviously wearing trousers and a shirt.
Officer O'Clancy: No way, you're wasting your time.
Cigar Face: That's where you're wrong. YOU'RE wasting our time. And now we're gonna waste you.
Trivia: A young Vincent D'Onofrio was cast to play the part of Bozo in the first Toxic Avenger film; however, before filming began, D'Onofrio brashly asked for a pay raise and was immediately fired. D'Onofrio was replaced by actor Gary Schneider.