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Desperate Living - 1977
6.4
The world may never be the same again!
Overview:
After killing her husband, Peggy Gravel and her murderous maid Grizelda wind up in the crazy town of Mortville, where Queen Carlotta presides over a sleazy collection of misfits.
Status: Released
Release: 1977-05-27
Runtime: 91 minutes
Ratings: 6.4
Vote Counts: 112
Budget: 65000 $
Revenue: 0 $
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