Pink Flamingos
Pink Flamingos

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Pink Flamingos

1972
Movie
93 min
English

Notorious Baltimore criminal and underground figure Divine goes up against Connie & Raymond Marble, a sleazy married couple who make a passionate attempt to humiliate her and seize her tabloid-given title as "The Filthiest Person Alive".

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Google Users86%
Director: John WatersGenres: Comedy, Horror, Crime

Plot Summary

Divine, a drag queen living under the alias Babs Johnson, is declared "the filthiest person alive." Her title is challenged by the obnoxious Marble family, who seek to usurp her position. The film follows a series of outrageous and shocking events as Divine and her eccentric family defend their notorious reputation through a descent into depravity and transgression.

Critical Reception

Pink Flamingos is widely regarded as a cult classic and a landmark of midnight cinema, infamous for its shocking content and transgressive humor. While reviled by mainstream critics upon its release for its extreme nature, it has since gained a devoted following and is celebrated for its unique artistic vision and its role in challenging societal norms.

What Reviewers Say

  • Shockingly transgressive and deliberately offensive, pushing the boundaries of taste to extreme limits.

  • A cult classic celebrated for its anarchic humor and iconic performance by Divine.

  • Often considered one of the most controversial films ever made, yet a pivotal work of underground cinema.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight Divine's unforgettable performance and the film's audacious, boundary-pushing nature. Many appreciate its status as a cult phenomenon and its unique brand of dark, absurdist humor, though its extreme content is acknowledged as not for everyone.

Fun Fact

The film's infamous ending sequence, where Divine consumes dog feces, was performed by Divine herself, though it was not initially planned. John Waters has stated that Divine willingly ate it for the sake of the film's shock value.

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John Critic

The most filthiest films of all time even before South Park came into this world’s knowledge!!!

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