Crime,Drama
United States of America
King Cobra is a 2016 biographical crime-drama film which was directed by Justin Kelly. The film stars Garrett Clayton as Brent Corrigan, a young gay porn performer, and Christian Slater as Stephen, a gay porn producer who becomes obsessed with Brent and comes into conflict with his business rival.
The film takes place in the late 2000s and is based loosely on the real-life murder of gay porn producer Bryan Kocis, who was killed by a pair of rival producers who wanted to take over his business.
King Cobra follows Stephen as he discovers Brent, a young and handsome performer who quickly becomes a fan favorite. Stephen takes Brent under his wing and signs him to an exclusive contract, making him the rising star of his porn studio, Cobra Video.
However, as Brent's fame and success grows, Stephen becomes more possessive and controlling, leading to an intense and dangerous obsession with Brent. Meanwhile, rival pornographers Joe and Harlow compete with Stephen for Brent's contract, leading to a tense and violent showdown that puts Brent's life in danger.
The film received mixed reviews upon release, with praise for the performances of Clayton and Slater, but criticism for its depiction of the porn industry and its glamorization of violence. Despite this, it remains a captivating and intense drama that explores themes of obsession, greed, and the dark side of the adult entertainment industry.
