Blessed with a keen sense of smell and cursed with a philandering pornographer husband, a parasitic mother, and a pair of delinquent children, the long-suffering Francine Fishpaw turns to the bottle as her life falls apart -- until deliverance appears in the form of a hunk named Todd Tomorrow. Originally screened with "Odorama" scratch and sniff cards so the audience could (at their own risk) smell along with the film.
In Baltimore, France Ruprecht is a housewife whose life is falling apart. Her husband is a degenerate gambler, her children are delinquents, and her porn theater is failing. When her husband leaves her, France attempts to find love and stability, leading her through a series of disastrous romantic encounters.
Polyester received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its outrageous humor and John Waters' signature style. While some found its themes and performances over-the-top, many appreciated its satirical take on suburban life and working-class anxieties.
Google audience: Google users generally found Polyester to be a uniquely funny and provocative film, appreciating its distinctive style and dark humor, though some found it too bizarre.
The film was famously released in Odorama, a scratch-and-sniff process where audience members received a numbered card and scratched off corresponding numbers on their seat during specific points in the film to release scents.
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