Basic Instinct

A BRUTAL MURDER. A BRILLIANT KILLER. A COP WHO CAN'T RESIST THE DANGER.

Catherine, a novelist with an insatiable sexual appetite, becomes a prime suspect when her boyfriend is brutally murdered -- a crime she had described in her latest story.

Director: Paul Verhoeven
Cast: Michael Douglas , Sharon Stone , George Dzundza , Jeanne Tripplehorn , Denis Arndt , Leilani Sarelle , Bruce A. Young , Chelcie Ross , Dorothy Malone , Wayne Knight

Genres: Thriller , Mystery

Release date: 1992-03-20

Rating: 6.953

Runtime: 128minutes

Budget: 49M

Revenue: 352M

Production Companies: Carolco Pictures , Le Studio Canal+

Reviews:

  • Cohen Richard
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Eleanor Trujillo
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Mathew Figueroa
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Richard Velez
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Joyce Caldwell
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5