# King Cobra (2016)

> A provocative true-crime drama follows a gay porn star's bid for independence as rival producers turn ambition and exploitation into lethal conflict.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/258526

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Justin Kelly
- Cast: Garrett Clayton, Christian Slater, Keegan Allen, James Franco, Alicia Silverstone, Molly Ringwald, Spencer Rocco Lofranco, Sean Grandillo
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5129682/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: provocative, sleazy, darkly comic, true crime night, independent film night

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