Charm City Productions & Dreamland present

Desperate Living

Name: Desperate Living
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1977-05-27

directed by John Waters

“It isn't very pretty…”

19771h 31mNC-17Comedy

Charm City Productions & Dreamland present

Desperate Living

directed by John Waters

“It isn't very pretty…”

19771h 31mNC-17Comedy

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Comedy · Crime

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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fascism delusion exploitation dark comedy pubic hair murder cannibal homeless shelter shock humor lgbt lesbian independent film

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