Thriller,Mystery
France,United States of America
Basic Instinct is a 1992 erotic thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. The film stars Michael Douglas as San Francisco Police detective Nick Curran, who is assigned to investigate the brutal murder of a wealthy former rock star. The prime suspect is Catherine Tramell, a beautiful and seductive writer, played by Sharon Stone.
As the investigation unfolds, Curran becomes attracted to Tramell, who seduces him and sends him on a wild goose chase in order to prove her innocence. Along the way, Curran uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and sexual obsession, leading to a shocking twist ending that has become one of cinema's most iconic scenes.
The film's controversial content, including graphic sexual violence and nudity, generated significant controversy upon its release, but the film was a major box office success and earned Stone a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama.
Basic Instinct is often cited as a classic of its genre, and its influence can be seen in numerous subsequent films and TV shows. The film's success led to a sequel, Basic Instinct 2, which was released in 2006.
