Basic Instinct (1992)
Genres: Erotic, Thriller, Noir
Cast: Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn
Basic Instinct is a 1992 neo-noir erotic thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. The film follows San Francisco police detective Nick Curran as he investigates the brutal murder of a wealthy rock star. During the course of the investigation, Curran becomes entangled in a passionate and intense relationship with Catherine Tramell, an enigmatic writer and the prime suspect.