The Houston 620 is one of the most famous and controversial events in the history of the adult film industry. While the title suggests a straightforward record-breaking attempt, the reality of the event involves marketing sleight of hand, industry rivalry, and a fascinating look at the mechanics of early internet pornography.
In the late 1990s, the adult film industry was gripped by a "numbers war," a series of highly publicized attempts to break world records for the most sexual partners in a single session. The most enduring "gold standard" of this era was the 1999 film The World's Biggest Gang Bang III – The Houston 620, starring the actress Houston (Kim Halsey). The Context: A Race for Records