Return to Mortville(2026)
Return to Mortville Synopsis
Special feature from Criterion’s release of Desperate Living, where writer-director John Waters tours the Baltimore location that served as the site of Mortville, the twisted penal colony inhabited by fugitives, outcasts, and deviants – including hysterical housewife Peggy Gravel and her fed-up housekeeper – and presided over by the despotic Queen Carlotta.
Return to Mortville (2026) is a documentary film, released on June 23, 2026 with a runtime of 14m. It stars John Waters, Mink Stole, Susan Lowe and Mary Vivian Pearce. Viewers rate it 1.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Producers:
- Susan Arosteguy
- Production:
- The Criterion Collection
- Status:
- Released
Return to Mortville (2026) Trailer
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Return to Mortville Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Waters
as Self
Mink Stole
as Self (archive footage)
Susan Lowe
as Self (archive footage)
Mary Vivian Pearce
as Self (archive footage)
Jean Hill
as Self (archive footage)
Edith Massey
as Self (archive footage)
Liz Renay
as Self (archive footage)
Vincent Peranio
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
produced by Susan Arosteguy.
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Return to Mortville Reviews & Ratings
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Who stars in Return to Mortville?
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The main cast of Return to Mortville (2026) includes John Waters, Mink Stole, Susan Lowe, Mary Vivian Pearce and Jean Hill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return to Mortville released?
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Return to Mortville was released on June 23, 2026 and runs for 14m.
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Return to Mortville (2026) holds an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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