Desperate Living

Desperate Living

1977 · 91 min · EN · NC-17 · 6.3 (126 votes)
Dir. John Waters · Starring Liz Renay, Mink Stole, Susan Lowe, Edith Massey, Mary Vivian Pearce, Jean Hill · Music Chris Lobinger

“It isn't very pretty…”

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After killing her husband, Peggy Gravel and her murderous maid Grizelda wind up in the crazy town of Mortville, where Queen Carlotta presides over a sleazy collection of misfits.

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A chaotic, no-holds-barred descent into madness. Expect outrageous visuals, transgressive humor, and a relentless, punk-rock energy that assaults the senses. It's a wild, unforgettable trip through a society gone mad.

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