Adult films that spared no expense during production : theCHIVE

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Ever since Al Gore “invented” the internet, the porn industry has fought tooth and nail against freebie sites, including a big budget push to try and remain relevant. Though these films don’t come anywhere near the cost of big budget Hollywood productions, they did have shockingly high price tags. I mean, some of these could be reproduced in my garage for a couple hundred bucks and a handy cam. Not that I would ever do that or that you should look for my casting calls on Craigslist or anything…

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Conquest (1997) – $150,000

Perhaps the first big budget porno, this film paved the way for high dollar parodies and legit movie star salaries.

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Flashpoint (1998) – $220,000

Adult film mega movie maven Jenna Jameson stars in this backdraft parody. Find’em hot and leave’em wet, Jenna.

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Manhunters (2006) – $250,000

This big budget production is one of the greatest successes of all time in the industry. It was nominated for 17 AVN awards and took hom 6.

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Operation Desert Stormy (2007) – $250,000

Even James Bond films aren’t safe from porn parody. This skin flick does a good job mixing in a few laughs between thrusts.

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Upload (2007) – $350,000

Considered one of the biggest hits ever in the Adult Film world, this X-Files-esque spoof made used of expensive, high def cameras and swept the AVN awards.

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Fashionistas (2002) – $500,000

Praised for its Hollywood quality costume designs, Fashionistas garnered a record 22 AVN nominations, taking home best picture.

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Pirates (2005) – $1 Million

Talk about production quality. This porn had its own original music score and over 300 special effects (silicon implants not included). Another hit for Jesse Jane.

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Uninhibited (1995) – $1.2 Million

This movie was so well made that premium movie channels, such as HBO, edited the movie down to an “R” rating and aired it.

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Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge (2008) – $8 Million

Porn is no different than Hollywood, ever rousing success is followed by a sequel. It did relatively well despite being essentially the exact same movie (aren’t they all?).

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Caligula (1979) – $17.5 Million

There is some debate about whether or not this should be considered an adult film. There were a few major movie stars that appeared in the film that revolves largely around a massive orgy… I guess there’s only one way to find out for yourself.