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A dead man watches his sex life on replay with an afterlife coach. Yes, really.
TMDB
70

Rise (2008)

Softcore existentialismHeavenly horny90s cable energy

Overview

After the untimely death of Andy (Randy Spears), he's shown his past in the form of a highlight reel. His guide for this unusual demonstration Melissa (Kaylani Lei) politely provides the monologue and tries to help him see his former shortcomings. You see, Andy was never successful in love. Whether it was insecurity, work ethic or the after effects of a broken heart, he never found true love. But maybe this time, in the afterlife, with Melissa's guidance, he can rise to the occasion...

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Content warning
Redemption through reflectionPerformance of intimacyWork-life-love imbalanceSecond chances

Standout Aspects

Writing

David Stanley's bizarre commitment to dramatic arcs

Production

Heaven as a VHS playback room aesthetic

Best for:Solo: Late night curiosity with wine and zero judgment·Rewatch: When you need to confirm this actually exists
Heads up:Sexual Content: Frequent explicit content with plot justification
David Stanley

Director

David Stanley

ReleasedMar 19, 2008
Runtime1h 33m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Wicked

Top Cast

Kaylani Lei

Kaylani Lei

Melissa

Brooke Banner

Brooke Banner

Kathryn

Roxy DeVille

Roxy DeVille

Kathryn's Lover

Hollie Stevens

Hollie Stevens

Louise

Kendall Brooks

Kendall Brooks

Amanda

Evan Stone

Evan Stone

Pete

Brad Armstrong

Brad Armstrong

Frank

Randy Spears

Randy Spears

Andy

Chris Cannon

Chris Cannon

Seth

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

David Stanley was a prolific writer-director in adult cinema who genuinely attempted narrative storytelling, earning him the nickname 'the pornographer who wanted to be Bergman.'

Cultural

This film represents the 'porn-with-plot' era of the mid-2000s, when adult studios briefly believed couples wanted emotional arcs before the action.

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