John Bobbitt, whose infamous case became worldwide news in 1993 after his wife Lorena cut off his p*nis, had a bizarre career shift after the incident. Following the reattachment of his p*nis in a nine-hour surgery, Bobbitt starred in a p*rnographic film directed by Ron Jeremy, titled John Wayne Bobbitt: Uncut. Bobbitt believed the film was the perfect way to prove that everything was functioning properly after the surgery, despite his admission that his recovery wasn’t fully complete at the time of filming.
The film was widely criticized, with many finding it distasteful and unnecessary. One reviewer from Vice commented, “He gets his d*** cut off and makes a p*rno, thinking someone really wants to see that.” The film was further condemned for its sensationalism, with its promotional cover even referencing the public’s curiosity about Bobbitt’s p*nis. Despite this, the film marked a strange chapter in Bobbitt’s post-surgery life.
Bobbitt’s legal troubles didn’t end with the famous case, as he was convicted of misdemeanor battery against his then-girlfriend Kristina Elliott in 1994, nearly causing him to miss the film’s premiere. Throughout the years, his actions and continued run-ins with the law have kept him in the spotlight for reasons beyond the notorious incident with his ex-wife.
A new documentary, I Cut Off His P*nis: The Truth Behind the Headlines, airing on ITV, revisits the case with interviews from Lorena and examines the psychological elements behind such acts of violence. The documentary focuses on Lorena’s claims of escalating abuse and how she felt trapped in her relationship with John. It airs on ITV1 and ITVX at 9 PM tonight.
