Basic Instinct (1992)

Stabbed in an Elevator

Nick (Michael Douglas) shoots Beth (Jeanne Tripplehorn) believing that she’s responsible for killing Gus (George Dzundza).

Directed by Paul Verhoeven.

Released in 1992 by Lionsgate.

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  • character-type: Partner
  • character-type: Detective
  • character-type: Murderer
  • action: Stab
  • action: Yell
  • action: Shoot
  • action: Kill
  • primary-genre: Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Psychological Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Mystery
  • secondary-genre: Steamy Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Thriller
  • secondary-genre: Crime Thrillers
  • mood: Violent
  • mood: Suspenseful
  • mood: Dark
  • setting: Elevator
  • setting: Office
  • theme: Violence
  • theme: Fear
  • theme: Accountability
  • theme: Mistakes
  • actor: Michael Douglas
  • actor: Jeanne Tripplehorn
  • actor: George Dzundza
  • director: Paul Verhoeven
  • producer: Louis D'Esposito
  • producer: Alan Marshall
  • producer: William S. Beasley
  • producer: Mario Kassar
  • cinematographer: Jan de Bont
  • composer: Jerry Goldsmith
  • editor: Frank J. Urioste
  • costume-designer: Nino Cerruti
  • costume-designer: Ellen Mirojnick
  • production-designer: Terence Marsh
  • role-name: Detective Nick Curran
  • role-name: Gus
  • role-name: Dr. Beth Garner
  • screenwriter: Joe Eszterhas
  • year: 1992
  • studio: Lionsgate