Multiple Maniacs
Director: John Waters
Actors: Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce
PlotLady Divine runs a traveling show, "The Cavalcade of Perversion," which features various shocking and scandalous acts designed to appall its unsuspecting suburban audiences. One day, she learns that her boyfriend, Mr. David, has been unfaithful. Enraged by his betrayal, Divine plots vengeance while continuing her reign of terror, which includes committing heinous crimes and acts of extreme violence without remorse. Divine's bloodlust grows more insatiable as she becomes grappling with her own chaotic emotions and disturbed state of mind. The narrative builds tension through a series of increasingly grotesque and absurd events.
As Lady Divine's madness deepens, she crosses paths with a slew of bizarre and eccentric characters who further complicate her quest for revenge. Her actions become more unpredictable and violent, leaving a trail of mayhem that escalates with each encounter. Along the way, themes of moral decay, gleeful anarchy, and perverse humor are interwoven into the story, creating a surreal atmosphere that amplifies the shock value. With each passing moment, Divine's life spirals further out of control, driving toward an unpredictable and frenzied climax.
Writers: John Waters
Release Date: 01 Jan 2022
Runtime: 91 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Criterion's 4K restoration of 'Multiple Maniacs' brilliantly preserves John Waters' anarchic debut, with astonishing video and audio quality, making it a must-have.
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