MV5BYjc2NTM3ZTEtYzc0ZC00NjQ4LTk3MzktN2I4OWE1NTU3ZDFmXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjE5MjUyOTM@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,738,1000_AL_.jpg — Pink Flamingos (1972)

**Directed by: John Waters**
**Starring: Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole, Edith Massey, Cookie Mueller, Paul Swift**
**Rated: NC-17 for a Wide Range of Perversions in Explicit Detail**
**Running Time: 1 h 33 m**
**TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS: It’s an Experience**
**WEAKNESSES: It’s a Lot to Take In**

Pink Flamingos (1972)

April 27, 2020

A married couple makes tries to prove they are filthier than Divine, who claims to be the filthiest person alive.

MV5BMTIwMTczMjc3M15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwODcxMzcyMQ@@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,641,1000_AL_.jpg — Seed of Chucky (2004)

**Directed by: Don Mancini**
**Starring: Jennifer Tilly, Redman, John Waters, Jason Flemyng, Billy Boyd, Brad Dourif, Brittany Spears**
**Rated: R for Strong Horror Violence/Gore, Sexual Content and Language**
**Running Time: 1 h 27 m**
**TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS: Story, Writing, Actual Character Arcs, Humor, Some Directing, Relevance**
**WEAKNESSES: It’s Pretty Stupid**

Seed of Chucky (2004)

October 18, 2019

Several years after Chucky and Tiffany were last killed, their child returns to resurrect them. The family then terrorizes a movie production based on their previous murder sprees.

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**Directed by: John Waters**
**Starring: Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole, Cookie Mueller, Edith Massey, George Figgs**
**Rated: NR (Suggested R for Strong Sexual and Violent Content, Comic Disturbing Behavior and Language)**
**Running Time: 1 h 37 m**
**TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Some Acting, Themes**
**WEAKNESSES: Overall Technical Aspects**

Multiple Maniacs (1970)

July 9, 2019

The Lady Divine becomes enraged after her boyfriend cheats on her, and descends into a life of murder and deviousness.

MV5BMTdjNWYyMGUtNzQ4Yy00Mzg1LWI1MmUtMWZiYTAyYThiYTlmL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTQxNzMzNDI@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,638,1000_AL_.jpg — Desperate Living (1977)

**Directed by: John Waters**
**Starring: Liz Renay, Mink Stole, Susan Lowe, Jean Hill, Edith Massey**
**Rated: R**
**Running Time: 1 h 30 m**
**TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS: Unique Story, Bizarre Production Design**
**WEAKNESSES: Content**

Desperate Living (1977)

August 24, 2018

After a neurotic woman murders her husband with the help of her maid, they flee to a strange town called Mortville, which is ruled over by a fascist queen.

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**Directed by: John Waters**
**Starring: Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake**
**Rated: R for Satirical Presentation of Strong Violence, Vulgar Language, and Sexual Episodes**
**Running Time: 1 h 35 m**
**TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS: Uniqueness, Dripping With Satire, Hilarity**
**WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Joke Feels Played Out**

Serial Mom (1994)

August 24, 2018

Little annoyances drive a happy suburban mother to murder.

MV5BMTY5NzgyMjUwOV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNjc2NjQzMTE@._V1_.jpg — Female Trouble (1974)

**Directed by: John Waters**
**Starring: Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole, Edith Massey**
**Rated: NC-17**
**Running Time: 1 h 29 m**
**TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Eccentricity**
**WEAKNESSES: Content, Acting(?), Cinematography**

Female Trouble (1974)

August 24, 2018

A spoiled high school girl runs away from home and has to turn to a life of crime to support herself.

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