malin_n_w
This film is a true gem. For followers of sleazy cinema, this is a must- see that will never lose its entertainment value.A rich neurotic housewife kills her husband in a fit, with the help of her maid. Now the duo have to escape and take up a new life in Mortville, a slum-like trash community made up of filthy criminals, perverts and other oddballs. The inhabitants are harassed daily by the gruesome Queen Carlotta, and have to make the best out of their desperate, feeble lives.What is striking about this film is that it has a self-ironic feel, I don't know whether it is intentional or not. Every part of the story is over-the-top for a reason, and John Waters certainly makes use of "more is more".Most of the acting is mediocre at best, but it all comes together perfectly for that trashy feel. Mink Stole is hilarious as Peggy Gravel, she plays her neurotic character without flaw.Even though the acting, the story, the budget and everything else is as bad as you'd expect, the film is extremely humorous and the actors have enough comical timing to make you laugh again and again. This in combination with the irony of it all made me appreciate the film on a whole other level than similar sleaze-productions.The most interesting aspect of this film however, is its gender perspective. All the important characters are -without exceptions- women, the men are nothing but objects or servants in this film. Apart from regular Hollywood productions, there is lots of diversity among the female characters, and everyone is equally filthy. There are lots of elements in the movie to strengthen the image that Mortville is ruled by females; the Queen and her male servants/sex slaves, the beating up of males by females, and extensive lesbianism. John Waters paints a picture that is, again, far from today's supermodel standards, where females rule and are free to be as disgusting or beautiful as they want.I highly recommend this film to anyone who would like to watch something different, because it's way underrated.
Tromafreak
Once upon a time, in the sleazy land of Baltimore, there lived a very angry, very delusional woman, named Peggy Gravel, Peggy was recently released from the psych ward, and back with the family, but, even now, Peggy is borderline psychotic, she is convinced that kids, outside playing are trying to kill her, her own young children are getting it on, and that everyone else is just trying to get on her nerves. After a traumatizing morning, Peggy, with the help of her 5,000 pound maid, Grizelda, kills her husband in a blind rage. The sisters in crime flee the scene, apparently leaving the children to fend for themselves. Now, the nature-hating, hypochondriac, and her freakishly sassy maid aim to leave Baltimore, as luck would have it, our heroines are tipped off by a cop about a near by town, called Mortville, a half-ass little town meant for fugitives. Although, there will be a steep price for this information, we won't go into that. A Village of idiots, Peggy realizes, seconds after entering the grimy splendor of Mortville, although, the mental capacity of the residents are the least of her worries. No toilets, very little money, zero comforts, criminals everywhere, luckily, the ladies are able to convince a dysfunctional lesbian couple, Mr. Mole, and Muffy, to rent them a room. Just as things were looking up, Peggy and Grizelda are kidnapped by the soldiers of Queen Carlotta, the vicious ruler of Mortville. During their stay, the ladies are exposed to such outlandish atrocities as being made over by the ugly experts, force-fed roaches, but none of that would compare to the humiliation of backwards day, so, you wouldn't blame them when all they could do for comfort is, turn to each other. Well, what did you Expect? This is the greatest Dyxploitation movie ever made, and yes!! there is a graphic love scene, that honestly, should be viewed in the same manner as an eclipse, otherwise...well, never mind. So, anyway, If there is anyone in Mortville as evil as Queen Carlotta, it's Peggy Gravel. After realizing they both share a common hatred for the non-rich, not to mention, everyone in Mortville, they come to the conclusion that infecting the town with rabies is the only way to handle this. Meanwhile, Mole's Baltimore Lottery ticket, that she stole from Peggy, has won, so she does what any sensible lesbian would do, well, she goes to Baltimore and violently demands a sex change from a doctor, what else? Now back in Mortville, Muffy is horrified at the big change, discouraged, and humiliated, Mole cuts off his new penis, and says goodbye to the dream of manhood. Frustrated with men, their living conditions, and with their lives, in general, Mole, Muffy, and other lesbians band together, head up to the castle, kill all the soldiers, shoot Peggy in the ass, slaughter Queen Carlotta, and devour her body, in a cannibalistic feast. which celebrates a new era. All hail King Mole, All hail Queen Muffy!! Mortville is now a free city, and of course, everyone lived happily ever after. The End
nickbox75
This film is so funny beyond belief. You must watch this film. Your life will never be the same again. It has all the J. waters ingredients to make a trashy film... probably the trashiest film after Pink Flamingos! What I like most about this film is the randomness and the funniest quotes. For starters, there is a scene which includes a baby being locked in a fridge, babysitter made to eat dog food, fake penises being chopped off and later eaten by a dog,gang raping, the Queen attempting to spread rabies, backwards day... the list goes on. Some of my favourite quotes include- "oh good Christ" ( you know what i mean once you have watched it), "seize her and rape her", "you are now the proud owner of rabies", "im so hungry i could eat cancer", "bad thoughts bring on bad dreams and your a bad girl Muffy!
