Nikki Benz Makes Mainstream Film Debut

LOS ANGELES — Adult star and 2011 Penthouse Pet of the Year, Nikki Benz has wrapped principle photography as co-star in the mainstream motion picture, "My Trip Back to the Dark Side.”

The film was written and directed by Emmy Award winning filmmaker Shane Stanley, who was also Executive Producer of "Gridiron Gang," the box office hit starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Described as an action thriller, the plot centers around a man who turns to porn after losing a successful film career.

The movie also stars Jason Pace, Sean Young, Courtney Gains, Betsy Russell and Sean Kanan.

While the mainstream version, "My Trip Back to the Dark Side" (DS2) releases in 2012, the producers said part one of the trilogy, "My Trip to the Dark Side" (DS1) will be available this fall wherever DVDs are rented or sold.

The trailer for DS1 can be seen here.

For more information on the film visit the Facebook page

For more information on Benz visit her website or follow her on Twitter.

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