No.10 - Conquest
Budget: $150,000 (1997)
Before Pirates, there was a different big-budget porn flick with a pirate theme that paved the way for more high-quality productions.
Conquest was one of the first big-budget porn movies in the adult film industry, and it turned out to be a big hit. With stars like Jenna Jameson, a quality soundtrack and scenes shot on actual ships at sea, there weren’t any questions as to whether the film would be well-received.
After watching the film, we're sure you'll agree it was money well spent as you can clearly see they put a great deal of time, money and effort into the whole ordeal. Needless to say, viewers enjoyed what they saw, which opened the door for moviemakers to further invest in the big-budget productions.
Conquest was one of the first big-budget porn movies in the adult film industry, and it turned out to be a big hit. With stars like Jenna Jameson, a quality soundtrack and scenes shot on actual ships at sea, there weren’t any questions as to whether the film would be well-received.
After watching the film, we're sure you'll agree it was money well spent as you can clearly see they put a great deal of time, money and effort into the whole ordeal. Needless to say, viewers enjoyed what they saw, which opened the door for moviemakers to further invest in the big-budget productions.
No.9 - Flashpoint X
Budget: $220,000 (1998)
Flashpoint X was a late-'90s adult version of Backdraft, with a plot about firefighters putting out real fires and lighting some sexual ones at the same time.
The highlight of this big-budget porn was that Jenna Jameson was in her prime. At the time, having Jenna was enough, but this movie also had Jill Kelly and Asia Carrera to add some more star power.
Obviously, with the firefighter theme, there’s some cool pyrotechnics and the acting is fairly decent, almost borderline soap opera quality. With all that added to girls hosing each other down, it's easy to understand why it attracted so many curious viewers.
No.8 - Manhunters
Budget: $250,000 (2006)
Wicked Pictures is one of the biggest brand names in the adult film industry, and its 2006 hit, Manhunters, is one of their best productions.
The plot revolves around four female bounty hunters who are on the prowl for bad guys. Think Charlie’s Angels with all of the details that Charlie left out.
Although it isn’t often mentioned along with the more ballyhooed Pirates, the acting, plot and production are well above par, and the final product is comparable to Pirates. The critics agreed, as Manhunters took home seven AVN awards (Oscars for porn movies) in 2006, and was nominated for 17 awards in total.
The plot revolves around four female bounty hunters who are on the prowl for bad guys. Think Charlie’s Angels with all of the details that Charlie left out.
Although it isn’t often mentioned along with the more ballyhooed Pirates, the acting, plot and production are well above par, and the final product is comparable to Pirates. The critics agreed, as Manhunters took home seven AVN awards (Oscars for porn movies) in 2006, and was nominated for 17 awards in total.
No.7 - Operation Desert Stormy
Budget: $250,000 (2007)
Operation Desert Stormy is another one of Wicked Pictures' big-budget porns, but it has a different undertone than some of the other movies on this list. This flick has its raunchy sex scenes, but it also tries to give you some cheap laughs in between the moans and grunts.
The plot is based around a James Bond spoof, so think Spy Hard mixed with hardcore sex.
With good quality production and an A-list cast of porn stars such as Stormy Daniels, Eva Angelina and Ron Jeremy, Operation Desert Stormy was a quality big-budget porn hit.
The plot is based around a James Bond spoof, so think Spy Hard mixed with hardcore sex.
With good quality production and an A-list cast of porn stars such as Stormy Daniels, Eva Angelina and Ron Jeremy, Operation Desert Stormy was a quality big-budget porn hit.
No.6 - Upload
Budget: $350,000 (2007)
From the high-quality cardboard sleeve to the first-class high-definition cameras that were used to film this porn, Upload was a big-budget success. As a matter of fact, Upload was such a success that it was the Titanic of the 2008 AVN Awards, dominating the show and winning a total of eight awards including feature movie of the year.
The four-disc set includes the two-DVD, 285-minute movie itself plus two more DVDs of extras.
With a unique X-Files-like story, and a cast headlined by Eva Angelina and Kylie Ireland, its no small wonder that this big-budget porn was such a hit.
The four-disc set includes the two-DVD, 285-minute movie itself plus two more DVDs of extras.
With a unique X-Files-like story, and a cast headlined by Eva Angelina and Kylie Ireland, its no small wonder that this big-budget porn was such a hit.
No.5 - Fashionistas
Budget: $500,000 (2002)
When it comes to porn enthusiasts, Fashionistas is generally near the top of everyone’s list.
The crew for this porn went all out to give it a real Hollywood feel. The costumes were extravagant, the cinematography was solid and the lighting was on par for the silver screen. Overall, this is as close to a best-of-both-worlds attempt as you can get with an X-rated movie.
Needless to say, the critics agreed. It earned the AVN Award for Best Film in 2003, and garnered a record 22 nominations.
The crew for this porn went all out to give it a real Hollywood feel. The costumes were extravagant, the cinematography was solid and the lighting was on par for the silver screen. Overall, this is as close to a best-of-both-worlds attempt as you can get with an X-rated movie.
Needless to say, the critics agreed. It earned the AVN Award for Best Film in 2003, and garnered a record 22 nominations.
No.4 - Pirates
Budget: $1 million (2005)
Few porn flicks have been talked about as much as Pirates, the porn spin-off of the Hollywood hit Pirates of the Caribbean. Part of the reason for the popularity was the analogies to its Hollywood counterpart, but that wasn’t all.
Starring Jesse Jane, who has since become a superstar in the adult film industry, the film didn’t cut any corners. The production was uncanny for a porn, including more than 300 different special effects and an original music score, which is definitely a rarity in adult films.
This big-budget porn won 11 AVN Awards, and even made its way into an episode of HBO’s Entourage, which further indicates how much of a blockbuster hit it was.
Starring Jesse Jane, who has since become a superstar in the adult film industry, the film didn’t cut any corners. The production was uncanny for a porn, including more than 300 different special effects and an original music score, which is definitely a rarity in adult films.
This big-budget porn won 11 AVN Awards, and even made its way into an episode of HBO’s Entourage, which further indicates how much of a blockbuster hit it was.
No.3 - Uninhibited
Budget: $1.2 Million (1995)
Uninhibited is the work of the late Adult Video News hall of famer, Buck Adams. The Antigua Pictures flick was shot on 35-mm film and turned out to be one of the best films of the year with a Best Film nomination from the AVN.
It’s not usual for a porn budget to cross the million dollar mark, but the big investment actually paid off in the end. HBO and the USA Network picked up the film after editing it down to an R version.
It’s not usual for a porn budget to cross the million dollar mark, but the big investment actually paid off in the end. HBO and the USA Network picked up the film after editing it down to an R version.
No.2 - Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge
Budget: $8 million
If you have a hit single, you make a remix; if you write a great book, the second one will also be a best seller; and if you make a good movie, a sequel is sure to follow.
Overall, Pirates II didn’t get as much praise or acclaim as the first move in the series, but it did live up to the hype. It was, for the most part, just more of what the first movie was: quality film production wrapped around filthy sex scense.
Overall, Pirates II didn’t get as much praise or acclaim as the first move in the series, but it did live up to the hype. It was, for the most part, just more of what the first movie was: quality film production wrapped around filthy sex scense.
The budget for the second Pirates was a super-size version of the first, but for the most part -- like the Hollywood Pirates series -- the initial movie and the follow-up were close in quality.
No.1 - Caligula
Budget: $17.5 million (1979) The acting in porn movies is pretty cheesy, right? Not in Caligula, a 1979 film whose makers cracked open the piggy bank to hire a real Hollywood crew, including Oscar Award winning actress, Helen Mirren . Needless to say, she raised a lot of eyebrows when she accepted this role.
The plot is about a perverted Roman Emperor and the action sequences include hardcore orgies. No wonder the uncensored version was banned. The good news is that the uncut version is finally on sale, just 29 years later.
The plot is about a perverted Roman Emperor and the action sequences include hardcore orgies. No wonder the uncensored version was banned. The good news is that the uncut version is finally on sale, just 29 years later.
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