No Top 10 list is perfect and neither is this one. That said, over the past 12 months I’ve watched more porn than is probably safe for human consumption, and I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about which films to include in this countdown. I had notes and everything. Anyway, what I’m saying is that, while not perfect, the rankings you see above are as solid as they can be. I think so, anyway. But maybe you don’t agree. Very well then. Just add your top 10 rankings in the comments section below. Or not. Nothing.

1. Goddess And The Seed (Deeper)

Goddess And The Seed might be the best adult film of 2022. It’s also the first of two Kayden Kross-directed films in this countdown. The film hits like a fever dream, with a cast that includes Elena Koshka, Kylie Rocket, Manuel Ferrara, Michael Vegas and Isiah Maxwell. Kayden brings together a tapestry of intense hardcore action, imaginative and expansive set designs and top-notch production values ​​and the final product is a film unlike any other released this year. Goddess And The Seed also serves as a powerful testament to Kayden Kross’ continued cinematic mastery.

2. Grinders (Adult Time)

Set in the 90s, Grinders delivers one of the most balanced combinations of steamy sex scenes and powerful storylines of anything I’ve seen throughout 2022. Ricky Greenwood has now firmly established himself as the one of the most gifted adult directors working today. industry and it is one of his best works to date. While Maya Woulfe and Lucky Fate are the stars of the film and both give strong performances, it’s actually Tommy Pistol who steals the show delivering what may very well be the most powerful performance of his career.

3. Hysteria (Wicked Pictures)

One of the brightest moments in porn in 2022 was the return of Stormy Daniels to the director’s chair. After being away from the industry for several years, Hysteria was the first film she directed in several years. It was worth the wait. Anchored by strong performances from Aiden Ashley and Anna Claire Clouds, this twisted story packs a punch that’s well accompanied by some violent hardcore scenes. In fact, I have to say that Hysteria is probably one of the sharpest and most intense feature films Stormy has ever written or directed.

4. Revenge (Dorcel)

Revenge was just a small handful of porn movies I saw in 2022 that were worth watching multiple times. Featuring a cast of mostly European stars like Cherry Kiss, Anissa Kate, Clea Gaultier and Anna Polina alongside American XXX superstar Emily Willis, Revenge focuses on a sharp plot that’s at least as good as most things on Netflix and is worn by the legendary Hervé Bodilis. . As is typical of Dorcel’s films, this film also features stunning production quality and plenty of exotic, high-end locations that give Revenge a rich atmosphere that pairs exceptionally well with its violent hardcore sex scenes.

5. Drift (Deeper)

Drift is Die-Screaming’s pick for best porn movie of 2022. Kayden Kross is undisputed the most talented director in porn at this point and I don’t think he even comes close. Drift, based on Maitland Ward’s recent memoir, is a breathtaking hardcore storm that lacks nothing in terms of production value, imaginative cinematography, or XXX talent. In addition to Maitland’s remarkable talent, Drift also features an incredible supporting cast including Violet Myers, Little Dragon, Mick Blue, Seth Gamble and Anton Harden. Drifting is eroticism taken to a level that few have attempted or even been able to achieve.

6. Sorrow Bay (Lust Cinema)

Anyone surprised to see Casey Calvert’s Sorrow Bay make this top 10 probably hasn’t seen it. Because if they did, I don’t think they’d be wondering why this movie is in the top five on the countdown. An all-female XXX film, Sorrow Bay features one of the most talented casts of any porn film released in 2022, led by Victoria Voxxx in one of the best performances of her career. Casey Calvert’s storytelling and direction have never been better than here. Sorrow Bay is one of the most underrated and exceptional adult films of the year.

7. Deranged (Wicked Pictures)

Deranged is the first feature film directed by Seth Gamble. And while some might expect the first effort to be a bit sloppy or lacking in some way… that wasn’t the case with this film. Undoubtedly enhanced by a stellar cast including XXX heavyweights like Kenzie Taylor, Tommy Pistol, Jane Wilde and Derrick Pierce, Deranged also possessed a level of cinematography, lighting and overall production value rare in adult films in general. All of this, however, was secondary to the artistic storytelling and intensely powerful hardcore scenes. So yeah, I’d say Seth Gamble is off to a pretty good start as a XXX feature film director.

8. Maid To Kill  (Sparks Entertainment)

Maid To Kill, the futuristic XXX thriller directed by Harry Sparks, features an excellent cast and a plot that is both entertaining and disturbing. Originally slated to star as Chloe Cherry, Lily Larimar turned out to be a great choice for the lead role and used her impressive hardcore and dramatic acting skills to help elevate the film into something truly special. Kira Noir, Aiden Ashely, Ana Foxxx, Anna Claire Clouds, and Isiah Maxwell (Rated Top 10 Male Pornstars of 2022) made for a great supporting cast. The result of all this is that Maid To Kill hits just the right note and leaves you thinking about it long after the final credits roll.

9. Stars (Adult Time)

In case you missed it, Jane Wilde hasbeennamed the best female pornstar of 2022byDie-Screaming. Her performance in Stars, a filmabout her life that she co-directed with Bree Mills, definitelyplayed a big role in her reachingthe top spot. The film manages to combinebreathtaking hardcore action sceneswithraw,electrifying moments that actlikeathrill. At the end of Stars, viewersare left with some pretty depressing thoughts ofworryand the satisfaction of seeing Jane Wilde also visitanemergencyroomin three of the film’s four XXX scenes.

10. Love, Sex & Music (Adam & Eve)

I admit, I didn’t think I would like Will Ryder’s Love, Sex and Sex. There’s money on the line, I’m not interested in country music, and this is a hardcore film focused on country music. However, as I soon found out, this film is just too good not to love. Will Ryder is a masterful storyteller and has managed to create a film that combines five hardcore scenes and two solo scenes with plenty of intrigue, very solid performances from September Reign, Vanna Bardot and Whitney Wright and, yes, a pretty decent soundtrack .