Diabolic Video

Diabolic Video Productions

Company type	Private
Industry	Pornographic film production
Founded	1998 (1998)
Founder	Gregg Allan, Christopher Alexander
Headquarters	Chatsworth, California , United States
Products	Pornographic films (including gonzo pornography)
Owner	Zero Tolerance Entertainment

Diabolic Video Productions is an independent American pornographic movie studio based in Chatsworth, California, operating under the ownership of Zero Tolerance Entertainment. Initially launched as a sister company to Anabolic Video, both studios were pioneers in the development of gonzo pornography and emerged as prominent producers within this niche.

History

For ten years, Anabolic and Diabolic functioned out of Venice, California. Diabolic Video was founded in 1998 by Gregg Allan, who had been managing sales for both entities since 1992, in collaboration with Christopher Alexander, the founder of Anabolic Video. The studio's debut release was issued on January 15, 1998.

In 2001, the studios moved their operations to Chatsworth. During the early 2000s, the loss of key personnel to rival companies such as Red Light District Video and Devil's Film affected their business. The partnership between Anabolic and Diabolic concluded in May 2007, after which Gregg Allan assumed full ownership and management of Diabolic. To establish a distinct market identity, Diabolic introduced holographic packaging and broadened its product range to include high-definition videos, curated best-of compilations, and releases on Blu-ray discs. By that year, the studio had produced more than 280 titles.

April 2008 marked Diabolic’s initial foray into Blu-ray with the release of Top Shelf, showcasing well-known performers including Amy Ried, Courtney Cummz, and Jenna Haze. Prior to this launch, the company had already been producing content in high-definition formats for several years.

Directors

Originally sharing directorial talent with Anabolic, Diabolic ceased this practice following their separation. Among its notable directors is Sid Knox. In 2007, Melissa Lauren became the first female director at Diabolic by directing an installment of the Unnatural Sex series. That same year saw Ricky D depart from Diabolic to enter a multi-year exclusive agreement with Anabolic after having directed several successful series for Diabolic such as Incumming, 2 on 1, Ass For Days, and Hot Sauce.

Distribution deals

In June 2006, gamelink.com incorporated Diabolic’s entire back catalogue into its video-on-demand (VOD) platform while simultaneously making these titles accessible through AEBN’s VOD service. By March 2007, SugarVOD had also added the full Diabolic library to its offerings. In July 2007, the studio finalized an exclusive worldwide digital distribution contract with Hustler TV for pay-per-view and VOD content delivery.

Records inspection

Diabolic was the first entity to undergo a records-keeping audit under the Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act. In 2006, FBI agents conducted an inspection of records related to 23 films without obtaining a search warrant. This event marked the initial enforcement action since record-keeping regulations were established in 1988. Diabolic successfully complied with all inspection requirements.

Awards

Among its distinguished accolades, Diabolic Films received the 2001 AVN Award for Best Ethnic-Themed Release for Panochitas 5, underscoring its significant impact and quality within the industry.