Porno

Porno is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on ARROW, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 425 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Evan Daves leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Porno is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Porno from the crowd. When a group of naive teens working at a movie theater in a small Christian town discover a mysterious film hidden in its basement, they unleash an alluring succubus who gives them a sex education…written in blood. Between them, Evan Daves and Larry Saperstein carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was released in 2019. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Porno holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Porno is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Evan Daves is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.