Porky’s Revenge (1985)

(In French, On Cable TV, January 2020) After a detour in socially redeemable comedy in the second film, the Porky’s series goes back to its raunchy sex-comedy roots in Porky’s Revenge. Porky himself is back, and so are the generally plotless sex pranks that make up the bulk of the first film. Clearly an attempt to right the course of the series after the somewhat off-brand second volume, Porky’s Revenge is nonetheless dumber for the attempt. Once again, the two most notable actors are Dan Monahan, playing series humiliation target “Peewee,” and Kaki Hunter as the sole female member of the main group. Much of the hijinks are instantly forgettable—there’s nudity, but not that many laughs. This being said, the decapitation of Porky’s casino boat by a bridge at the climax does offer a spectacular bit of physical comedy. It doesn’t quite redeem Porky’s Revenge, although it’s roughly of the same atmosphere and quality than the original, which is what sequels usually aim for.