Movies like Pink Flamingos

One of John Waters' more well-known and accessible films, Hairspray delves into the early 1960s Baltimore dance scene. Although it's much tamer than Pink Flamingos, Hairspray is still marked by Waters' eye for the odd and is great for fans looking to explore his more mainstream side.

This musical romantic comedy directed by John Waters is another example of his ability to create lovable, off-beat characters and sociopolitical satire. While less extreme than Pink Flamingos, Cry-Baby captures a similar quirky flavor and aesthetic distinct to Waters' world.

A later John Waters film, Serial Mom is a dark comedy that demonstrates Waters' ability to blend suburban satire with elements of horror in a manner that those who appreciate Pink Flamingos' boundary-pushing humor are bound to enjoy.

With a slightly more mainstream approach but still chock-full of John Waters' signature style, Polyester stars Divine as a suburban housewife whose world unravels in the most melodramatic and ridiculous ways. It offers a similarly satirical take on American culture that fans of Pink Flamingos will appreciate.

Another entry from John Waters, Desperate Living presents a fairy tale-like world filled with the grotesque and absurd. This film is a must-watch for those who revel in Pink Flamingos' celebration of camp and its unapologetic dive into the world of the bizarre.