The Manchineel King
“Desire is a dangerous game”
Synopsis
Created, written and executive produced by David Jacques, The Manchineel King is a sexy, compelling dive into the shadow side of gay men, inspired by The White Lotus. Set at a lush resort, it follows distinct gay archetypes as they confront their inner darkness. As tensions rise, their entangled lives spark conflict, reflecting themes of identity, pain and eroticism.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Gay White Lotus - The Manchineel King Trailer - Erotic Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$125
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- altSHIFT
- Screenplay & Story
- Davey Wavey
- Original Score
- Gavin Hudner, Epidemic Sounds
- Original Title
- The Manchineel King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $125
- Production Studios
- Himeros TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
altSHIFT
Davey Wavey
Gavin Hudner, Epidemic Sounds
altSHIFT
Davey Wavey, altSHIFT
Department Leadership Roster
altSHIFT
Director
Davey Wavey
Writer
altSHIFT
Producer
altSHIFT
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Manchineel King
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What is The Manchineel King about?
Created, written and executive produced by David Jacques, The Manchineel King is a sexy, compelling dive into the shadow side of gay men, inspired by The White Lotus. Set at a lush resort, it follows distinct gay archetypes as they confront their inner darkness. As tensions rise, their entangled lives spark conflict, reflecting themes of identity, pain and eroticism.
Who directed The Manchineel King?
The Manchineel King was directed by altSHIFT.
Who stars in The Manchineel King?
The principal cast of The Manchineel King includes Rocky Unleashed, Jake Mathews, Michael Klashman, Jkab Ethan Dale, Sammy Sins.
When was The Manchineel King released and how long is it?
The Manchineel King was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Manchineel King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Manchineel King was composed by Gavin Hudner, Epidemic Sounds.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Manchineel King?
The Manchineel King holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).