Basic Instinct (1992)

Nicky Got Too Close to the Flame

Catherine (Sharon Stone) slyly questions Nick (Michael Douglas) about his dark past.

Directed by Paul Verhoeven.

Released in 1992 by Lionsgate.

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  • character-type: Femme Fatale
  • character-type: Detective
  • action: Touch
  • action: Seduce
  • action: Push
  • editors-choice: Babes
  • primary-genre: Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Psychological Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Mystery
  • secondary-genre: Steamy Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Thriller
  • secondary-genre: Crime Thrillers
  • mood: Suspenseful
  • mood: Steamy
  • prop: Drink
  • setting: San Francisco
  • setting: House
  • theme: Manipulation
  • theme: Attraction
  • theme: Aggression
  • theme: Accountability
  • theme: Self Control
  • actor: Sharon Stone
  • actor: Michael Douglas
  • 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: Catherine Tramell
  • screenwriter: Joe Eszterhas
  • year: 1992
  • studio: Lionsgate