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King Cobra
2016 93 min United States of America 18+
★5.7
Crime, Drama
Director: Justin Kelly
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Description
It’s 2006, YouTube is in its infancy, and internet porn is still behind a paywall. Taking the stage name Brent Corrigan, a fresh-faced, wannabe adult video performer is molded into a star by Stephen, a closeted gay porn mogul who runs the skin flick empire Cobra Video from his seemingly ordinary suburban home.
US Gross:
$81,757
Worldwide:
$81,757
Starring
Garrett Clayton
Actor
Christian Slater
Actor
Molly Ringwald
Actor
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
King Cobra is a polarizing indie drama that attempts to blend a real-life crime story with the aesthetics of the adult film industry. While some appreciate its bold artistic choices and stylistic commitment, many critics find the narrative thin, the character development lackluster, and the tone inconsistent.
| Acting | James Franco delivers a memorable and committed performance that stands out as the film's strongest asset. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being a hollow, structureless framework that fails to provide compelling character arcs or meaningful conflict. | |
| Originality | The film’s inclusion of explicit sexual content is divisive; supporters see it as part of an authentic indie aesthetic, while others find it gratuitous or technically underwhelming. | |
| Direction | Audiences are split on the artistic vision: some admire the neon-lit, stylized direction and atmosphere, whereas others view the film as a trivial or unfinished production. |