Captain Stagnetti was played by Tommy Gunn, but the name likely references Stefano Stagnetti (a fictional character? No — in reality, it’s a nod to a Digital Playground producer). The film’s title intentionally evokes an Italian/Spaghetti Western villain feel.
Pirates II picks up shortly after the events of the first film. Captain Edward Reynolds (Evan Stone) and his first mate, the fierce Jules Steele (Jesse Jane), have been enjoying a life of relative peace after defeating the ghost pirate Captain Stagnetti in the original.
But peace is short-lived.
A mystical dagger—the "Heart of the Sea"—is stolen from Reynolds’ vault. Without it, the seal on Stagnetti’s prison weakens. The undead pirate lord, now more demonic than ever, is resurrected with an insatiable hunger for revenge. Stagnetti (played with scene-chewing menace by Tommy Gunn) assembles an army of damned souls, while Reynolds and Steele must ally with unlikely pirates, including the treacherous Manuel Valenzuela (Steven St. Croix) and a mysterious, silent assassin named Serena (Sasha Grey).
The plot is unapologetically B-movie: over-the-top dialogue, sword fights on burning ships, supernatural whirlpools, and a final battle inside a volcano. The “Rated R” version edits out explicit sexual content, transforming the film into a curiously watchable—if slightly campy—fantasy-adventure. Pirates 2 Stagnettis Revenge 2008 STV Rated R V...
This isn’t a cheap backroom shoot. Stagnetti’s Revenge was shot on real sets, with CGI ships, practical explosions, stunt choreography, and a full orchestra score. Director Joone treated it like a proper action-adventure film. If you mute the sound and skip the explicit scenes, you’d genuinely think it was a low-budget Pirates of the Caribbean knockoff—but a well-made one.
Released straight to DVD/Blu-ray in November 2008, Stagnetti’s Revenge was a monster hit—over 1 million copies sold in its first week (unprecedented for an adult title). It won dozens of AVN Awards (the “Oscars of adult film”), including Best Video Feature and Best Special Effects. Even mainstream outlets like The New York Times and Wired covered its production. Captain Stagnetti was played by Tommy Gunn, but
The story is a pastiche of Pirates of the Caribbean with fantasy elements:
Captain Edward Reynolds (Evan Stone) and his crew (including Jesse Jane as Jules) seek revenge against the ghost pirate Captain Stagnetti (Tommy Gunn), who wields dark magic. Meanwhile, a battle over a mystical heart-shaped pearl (the “Heart of Fire”) unfolds, with political intrigue involving a governor’s daughter. Captain Edward Reynolds (Evan Stone) and his crew
The sequel leans harder into supernatural horror — sea monsters, skeletal crews, and voodoo rituals — hence the “Revenge” subtitle.
The “Rated R” you mention is a persistent error. Edited “soft” versions exist for cable (e.g., Hustler TV’s edited cut), which could pass as hard R — with graphic violence but explicit sex removed. Those versions run ~90 mins.