Pink Flamingos

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Peter M In one scene, a live chicken is brutally killed during a staged sex act. It’s not implied. It’s not simulated. It’s real. And it’s horrifying. They should be in jail for hurting that poor chicken and killing it by crushing it alive, crushing the chicken to death. On camera. WTF, and people are saying this garbage is cult classic? No it is just pure evil and nothing to celebrate, except to put the director in jail. It was pure trash. John Waters is depraved for torturing that poor chicken, in real life, for jokes. You are baseless human being. Movie is supposed to be fantasy not actually harm animals. Depraved. What I was not prepared for—and what I will never forget—was the real, senseless suffering of a helpless animal. There’s a particular kind of horror that sinks in when you see something truly innocent harmed—not in fiction, but in actuality. The chicken in that scene had no idea what was happening, no way to fight back, no voice, no choice. It suffered and died for the sake of a shock gag. That pain, that terror, that indifference from the people involved—none of it was art. It was cruelty. I’m not easily rattled by film. But this wasn’t about being offended. It was about witnessing harm that should never have happened—harm that speaks to a complete disregard for life. People talk about Pink Flamingos as if it’s subversive genius. But if subversion means turning a living being into a disposable prop, then maybe we need to rethink what kind of art we celebrate. This wasn’t boundary-pushing. It was a boundary breaking, with something voiceless crushed underfoot. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/26/25 Full Review Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 33 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $413,800.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/25/25 Full Review Nick O How far can too far go? Well according to John Waters, pretty far! The King of Filth has blessed us with an unforgettable flick that is sure to upset generations of squares. Just be sure to shower after viewing. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/23/25 Full Review Marcus U Pink Flamingos is an intentionally grotesque film, dubbing Babs as the filthiest person alive. It's a film that I plan on only watching this one time. It follows Babs Johnson going around being as filthy as she can. The film is a “filth off”, depicting two parties competing to be the filthiest. It is self-aware of how depraved it is. It heavily relies on shock value, like including an illegal baby-selling ring? Another instance is when a chicken is killed,d and later in the film, the characters start licking an entire house. This film is so random that I was questioning what I was watching. It takes shock value to its limits by displaying Babs eating dog feces to prove she is the filthiest person in the world. The movie is so over the top and covers many taboo topics, but it brought drag into mainstream culture. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/20/25 Full Review Carlos I John Waters' Pink Flamingos is a gloriously depraved assault on good taste, a true cinematic anomaly that revels in its own filth and absurdity. While it's obviously not for everyone, those who have the stomach to endure the madness in this Gonzo cult classic will find endless entertainment in Divine's quest to be the filthiest person alive, a journey paved with unforgettable, stomach-churning, and undeniably hilarious moments. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/20/25 Full Review Geovanni G I really did not enjoy this movie. I can confidently say that this is one of the top ten worst movies I have ever seen. I genuinely do not understand how anyone can sit there and enjoy this movie. Like can some explain to me why there is a grown lady in a crib that acts like a baby? Why are they licking everything in the house? There is also absolutely no reason for any sex scenes. If anyone is thinking about watching this movie, save yourself some time and don’t. I honestly do not understand the purpose of the movie. They should remove this movie from every website so nobody else can watch it. Overall I would not recommend this movie to anyone unless you are looking for a terrible movie to watch. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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