Desperate Living
1977 · 1h 31m · Comedy, Crime · United States of America · Rated NC-17 (US)
It isn't very pretty…
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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John Waters6.2Smart score
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campycannibaldark comedydelusionexploitationfascismhomeless shelterindependent filmlesbianlgbtmurderpubic hairshock humor
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