Basic Instinct
1992 · 2h 8m · Mystery, Thriller · United States of America, France · Rated R (US)
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.
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Paul VerhoevenWritten by
Joe Eszterhas6.9Smart score
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