Desperate Living
It isn't very pretty…
Directed by John Waters
Produced by Charm City Productions, Dreamland
A transgressive, deliberately grotesque dark comedy that revels in shock, exploitation, and anarchic absurdity as a form of social critique.
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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Like Desperate Living
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Desperate Living
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Desperate Living, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Desperate Living, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Desperate Living, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
