23 Films from John Waters Collection

This is a look at the life and career of John Waters, the Baltimore filmmaker known for his groundbreaking and influential midnight movies.

Sylvia Stickles manages a convenience store with her husband and mother-in-law. After a head injury, Sylvia undergoes a dramatic personality change, becoming unrestrained and sexually driven. Her actions spark a series of events that draw the attention of Ray Ray,…

Harris Glenn Milstead, known as Divine (1945-1988), was an unconventional figure who became a celebrated icon. He defied conventional ideas about body image, gender, sexuality, and beauty, achieving international recognition as a recording artist and actor in theater and film.…

The film explores the hidden life of Beverly, a woman who appears to have it all: a loving husband, two children, and a perfect home. But beneath this idyllic facade lies a secret obsession with serial killers. As Beverly’s fascination…

Melbourne, 1886. Two men enter a hansom cab late one foggy night. One exits at St Kilda, while the other continues to the city. There, the driver discovers the second man has been murdered. The killing of this prominent figure…

In Baltimore, a teenage boy finds an old film camera and discovers a passion for photography. He starts taking powerful pictures that draw attention from his community, earning him both praise and jealousy. His talent quickly gains him unexpected fame,…

This is a love story about Joe Sarno, the renowned director of adult films, and his devoted wife and business partner, Peggy. The film explores their role in the history of pornography, their life navigating between New York and Sweden,…

This documentary explores the careers of John Waters and Divine, two key figures in trash film. It features interviews with Waters' parents and sister, and includes musical performances by actress Edith Massey (singing "Punks, Get off the Grass" and "Fever")…

This documentary chronicles the career of filmmaker John Waters, incorporating interviews with actors and other filmmakers. It also explores the life and passing of the actor Divine.

"The Cavalcade of Perversion" follows Divine, the leader of a disturbing circus troupe, as she seeks revenge after discovering her partner's betrayal. The traveling freak show becomes a cover for her hunt. The film explores deception, obsession, and the dangerous…

Executive Producers Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Ben Silverman present a funny exploration of modern masculinity. Models, actors, experts, and comedians offer their perspectives on what it means to be a man in today's world, where ideas of masculinity are…

Tracy Turnblad, a cheerful teenager, auditions for the popular dance program, "The Corny Collins Show," and gets a coveted spot. Using her newfound popularity, she's driven to fight for equality, aiming to help her friends and dismantle the show's segregation…

The story follows a quiet, well-behaved young girl who is expected to follow her society's traditions. She is unexpectedly drawn to a rebellious young man who rejects all social rules. Their unlikely romance creates conflict between the girl's grandmother and…

This film captures cult film director John Waters' acclaimed one-man show, *This Filthy World*. Waters recounts his early influences, favorite moments in his career, and his ongoing battles with the MPAA. Part personal history, part comedic presentation, the show explores…

Tracy Turnblad, a confident teenager, dreams of joining the popular Corny Collins Dance Program on a local television show. She unexpectedly becomes a regular dancer, gaining popularity and inspiring others. This newfound fame motivates Tracy to fight for integration in…

A young, obsessive director and his fiercely loyal followers, who consider themselves cinematic extremists, kidnap a famous actress. They then compel her to play the lead role in their unconventional, underground film project.

In Baltimore's criminal world, Divine, a well-known figure, clashes with Connie and Raymond Marble, a manipulative married couple. The Marbles want to seize the notoriety given to Divine by the media: "The Filthiest Person Alive." This story examines the darker…

Two strangers' lives become strangely linked after a violent hit-and-run accident. The event triggers a series of bizarre incidents that force them to confront their fears and desires. As they navigate these strange experiences – including a sexual assault and…

Widowed Peggy Gravel accidentally kills her husband and, with her manipulative maid Grizelda, flees to the strange town of Mortville for safety. Instead, they find a world more chaotic than they anticipated. Mortville is governed by the mysterious Queen Carlotta,…

A socially awkward, jobless man with the ability to communicate with ghosts joins forces with a defiant bartender to track down the angry spirit haunting their community.

This film draws from the true story of Diane Linkletter, the daughter of TV host Art Linkletter, who took her own life. Art and his wife are deeply worried about Diane's recent changes in behavior, including drug use and a…

This character-driven story follows Dawn Davenport as she transforms from a rebellious teenager into a woman consumed by fame, ultimately facing a tragic fate. Initially driven by simple desires, like getting a specific gift, Dawn's ambition for celebrity and power…

Francine Fishpaw possesses an extraordinary sense of smell, a gift that also becomes a heavy burden. It allows her to detect her husband’s infidelity and her mother’s manipulative behavior, adding to the difficulties of raising her two troubled children. As…