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Release Date:
20 March 1992 (USA) moreTagline:
A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger. morePlot:
A police detective is in charge of the investigation of a brutal murder, in which a beautiful and seductive woman could be involved. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 16 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(159 articles)
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A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger. moreCast
(in credits order) (verified as complete)
Directed by | |||
| Paul Verhoeven | |||
Writing credits(WGA) | ||
| Joe Eszterhas | (written by) | |
Produced by | |||
| William S. Beasley | .... | associate producer | |
| Louis D'Esposito | .... | associate producer | |
| Mario Kassar | .... | executive producer | |
| Alan Marshall | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Jerry Goldsmith | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Jan de Bont | (director of photography) (as Jan De Bont) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Frank J. Urioste | |||
Casting by | |||
| Howard Feuer | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Terence Marsh | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Nino Cerruti | |||
| Ellen Mirojnick | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Audrey L. Anzures | .... | hair stylist | |
| Rob Bottin | .... | special makeup effects designer and creator | |
| Catherine Childers | .... | hair stylist: second unit, San Francisco | |
| Catherine Childers | .... | makeup artist: second unit, San Francisco | |
| Laura De'Atley | .... | body makeup: Los Angeles (as Laura De' Atley) | |
| David Forrest | .... | makeup artist: Los Angeles (as David Craig Forrest) | |
| Virginia G. Hadfield | .... | additional hair stylist: Los Angeles | |
| Paul LeBlanc | .... | hair stylist: Los Angeles (as Paul Le Blanc) | |
| Vincent Prentice | .... | special makeup effects artist | |
Production Management | |||
| William S. Beasley | .... | unit production manager | |
| Cliff T.E. Roseman | .... | unit supervisor: second unit, San Francisco (as Clifford Roseman) | |
| Michael R. Sloan | .... | post-production supervisor | |
Art Department | |||
| Dick Anderson | .... | construction gang boss: Los Angeles (as Richard Anderson) | |
| Kristin Argue | .... | drapery | |
| Sharon Barnebey | .... | construction gang boss: Los Angeles | |
| Roy Barnes | .... | assistant art director: Los Angeles | |
| Mark Bates | .... | construction gang boss: Los Angeles | |
| Stephen Myles Berger | .... | set designer: Los Angeles (as Steve Berger) | |
| James Bergmann | .... | construction gang boss: Los Angeles | |
| Mark Billerman | .... | art director: San Francisco | |
| Jonathan Bobbitt | .... | swing gang: Los Angeles (as Jonathan Bobbit) | |
| Chris Chichotka | .... | construction foreman: Los Angeles | |
| Randy L. Childs | .... | propmaker gangboss | |
| Jennifer Clinard | .... | stand-by painter: San Francisco | |
| Richard W. Clot | .... | construction coordinator: San Francisco (as Rich Clot) | |
| Raymond F. Cooper | .... | construction gang boss: Los Angeles (as Raymond Cooper) | |
| Rosemary De Cicco | .... | construction gang boss: Los Angeles | |
| B.J. Fredrickson | .... | scenic artist: San Francisco | |
| Dick Girod | .... | paint foreman: Los Angeles (as Richard Girod) | |
| William Girod | .... | stand-by painter: Los Angeles (as William L. Girod) | |
| Ruby Guidara | .... | swing gang: Los Angeles (as Diana Guidara) | |
| Augustin Hernandez Jr. | .... | construction gang boss: Los Angeles | |
| Stephen Hessel | .... | art department assistant: San Francisco | |
| Karen Higgins | .... | general construction foreman: Los Angeles (as Karen Higgens) | |
| Daniel Kelly | .... | construction foreman: Los Angeles | |
| Gary F. Kieldrup | .... | assistant property master: Los Angeles (as Gary Kieldrup) | |
| Steven Kissick | .... | construction gang boss: Los Angeles (as Steve Kissick) | |
| Anne Kuljian | .... | set decorator: Los Angeles | |
| Mary Ellen Leonard | .... | set dressing assistant: San Francisco | |
| David Lowery | .... | illustrator: Los Angeles | |
| Gregory Lynch Jr. | .... | carpenter | |
| Sean R. MacCaul | .... | construction foreman: Los Angeles (as Sean Maccaul) | |
| Brad Martinez | .... | swing gang: San Francisco (as Bradley T. Martinez) | |
| Stacey S. McIntosh | .... | construction coordinator: Los Angeles (as Stacey McIntosh) | |
| Augustine Mendez Jr. | .... | construction foreman: Los Angeles | |
| Barbara Mesney | .... | set designer: San Francisco | |
| Ervin Miller | .... | construction gang boss: Los Angeles | |
| Ray Mondoux | .... | assistant construction coordinator: San Francisco (as Raymond E. Mondoux) | |
| Joseph Musso | .... | production illustrator | |
| George L. Oldham | .... | swing gang: San Francisco | |
| Paul Olson | .... | assistant props: second unit, San Francisco | |
| Dennis J. Parrish | .... | property master: Los Angeles | |
| Hope M. Parrish | .... | assistant props: Los Angeles | |
| Thomas Power | .... | art department assistant: Los Angeles (as Tom Power) | |
| Randall Prochaska | .... | construction gang boss: Los Angeles (as Randall Prochasskka) | |
| Melinda Ritz | .... | assistant set decorator: Los Angeles | |
| Bert Rodriguez | .... | construction gang boss: Los Angeles | |
| Gary E. Roloff | .... | leadman: San Francisco (as Gary Roloff) | |
| Mark Seay | .... | construction foreman: Los Angeles | |
| Wayne Shepherd | .... | lead man: Los Angeles | |
| Craig T. Shordon | .... | painter: Los Angeles (as Craig Shordon) | |
| Michelle Souza | .... | assistant props: San Francisco (as Michele L. Souza) | |
| Rob Stevens | .... | construction estimator: Los Angeles | |
| Brian Swanson | .... | construction gang boss: Los Angeles | |
| Louis Terry | .... | swing gang: Los Angeles | |
| Keith Urban | .... | general foreman: San Francisco | |
| Richard Wheeler | .... | propmaker: Los Angeles | |
| Matthew Whitting | .... | swing gang: San Francisco (as Matthew Witting) | |
| Lyndell Wolff | .... | carpenter | |
| Aaron Zajac | .... | assistant props: Carmel (as Aaron J. Zajac) | |
| J. Michael Davis | .... | set dresser (uncredited) | |
| Michael Meier | .... | carpenter (uncredited) | |
| Jeffrey Whitman | .... | carpenter (uncredited) | |
Sound Department | |||
| David A. Arnold | .... | dialogue editor | |
| Ron Bartlett | .... | sound effects editor | |
| Dean Beville | .... | foley editor | |
| John Brilhante | .... | sound re-recordist (as John W. Brilhante) | |
| Carlos Delarios | .... | re-recording mixer (as Carlos de Larios) | |
| Susan Dudeck | .... | dialogue editor | |
| John Dunn | .... | sound effects editor | |
| Donald Flick | .... | sound effects editor | |
| Judee Flick | .... | foley editor | |
| Stephen Hunter Flick | .... | sound effects editor | |
| Barbara Gandolfo-Frady | .... | adr assistant | |
| Nerses Gezalyan | .... | foley recordist | |
| Douglas Greenfield | .... | stereo consultant: Dolby (as Doug Greenfield) | |
| Scott Hecker | .... | supervising dialogue editor (as Scott A. Hecker) | |
| Edward J. Hernandez | .... | dubbing engineer (as Eddie Hernandez) | |
| Mauriece Jacks Jr. | .... | cableman: Los Angeles (as Maury Jacks) | |
| Ken Johnson | .... | sound effects recordist (as Ken S. Johnson) | |
| Doug Kent | .... | assistant dialogue editor (as Douglas Kent) | |
| Michael J. Kohut | .... | re-recording mixer | |
| Nicholas Vincent Korda | .... | adr editor (as Nick Korda) | |
| Dan O'Connell | .... | foley | |
| Thomas J. O'Connell | .... | adr mixer (as Tom O'Connell) | |
| Greg Orloff | .... | foley mixer (as Gregg Orloff) | |
| Donald Ortiz | .... | assistant sound effects editor | |
| Sonny Pettijohn | .... | assistant sound effects editor | |
| John Pospisil | .... | special sound effects | |
| Eric Potter | .... | sound effects recordist | |
| Charleen Richards | .... | adr mixer (as Charlene Richards) | |
| Aaron Rochin | .... | re-recording mixer | |
| Geoffrey G. Rubay | .... | sound effects editor (as Geoffry G. Rubay) | |
| Fred Runner | .... | boom operator | |
| Fred Runner | .... | sound recordist: Los Angeles | |
| Norman B. Schwartz | .... | adr supervisor | |
| Dan Sharp | .... | sound re-recordist (as Daniel Sharp) | |
| Michael R. Sloan | .... | post-production sound supervisor | |
| Alicia Stevenson | .... | foley (as Alicia Svenson) | |
| Nelson Stoll | .... | production sound supervisor: Los Angeles | |
| Marvin Walowitz | .... | sound effects editor | |
| Rosemarie Wheeler | .... | adr editor | |
Special Effects by | |||
| John Frazier | .... | special effects coordinator: Los Angeles | |
| Bruce Y. Kuroyama | .... | special effects technician | |
| Steve Riley | .... | special effects technician | |
| James D. Schwalm | .... | special effects gang boss: Los Angeles | |
| Harold Selig | .... | special effects assistant: Los Angeles (as Hal Selig) | |
| Roland Blancaflor | .... | special effects technician: Rob Bottin Productions (uncredited) | |
| Becky Ochoa | .... | special effects crew (uncredited) | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| Henry Alvarez | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin | |
| Rob Bottin | .... | special visual effects | |
| James Clark | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin | |
| William Cruse | .... | optical consultant: Los Angeles, Cruse & Co. (as Bill Cruse) | |
| Fernando Favila | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin | |
| Gunnar Ferdinandsen | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin (as Gunner Ferdinandsen) | |
| Peter Kuran | .... | opticals: V.C.E., Inc. | |
| Art Pimentel | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin | |
| Margaret Prentice | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin | |
| Vincent Prentice | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin | |
| Tom Prosser | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin | |
| Sam Sainz | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin | |
| Russell Shinkle | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin (as Russ Shinkle) | |
| Dawn Shirlock | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin | |
| Loren Soman | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin | |
| Wayne Strong | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin | |
| Pam Vick | .... | rotoscope animation: VCE | |
| Pam Vick | .... | rotoscope artist | |
| Todd Weslow | .... | visual effects crew: Rob Bottin | |
| Al Magliochetti | .... | visual effects (uncredited) | |
Stunts | |||
| M. James Arnett | .... | stunt coordinator | |
| Seth Arnett | .... | stunt player | |
| Sandy Berumen | .... | stunt double: Ms. Stone | |
| Janet Brady | .... | stunt double: Ms. Sarelle | |
| Rocky Capella | .... | stunt player | |
| Steven Chambers | .... | stunt player (as Steve Chambers) | |
| Janeen Damian | .... | stunt player (as Janeen Best) | |
| Mike De Luna | .... | stunt player (as Mike DeLuna) | |
| Justin De Rosa | .... | stunt player (as Justin DeRosa) | |
| Gary Epper | .... | stunt player | |
| Jon H. Epstein | .... | stunt coordinator | |
| Jon H. Epstein | .... | stunt player (as John Epstein) | |
| Donna Evans | .... | stunt double: Ms. Stone | |
| Marian Green | .... | stunt player | |
| Tommy J. Huff | .... | stunt player (as Tom Huff) | |
| Maria R. Kelly | .... | stunt player (as Maria Kelly) | |
| Janet Lee Orcutt | .... | stunt player (as Janet Orcutt) | |
| Manny Perry | .... | stunt player | |
| Randy Peters | .... | stunt player | |
| Charlie Picerni | .... | stunt coordinator (as Charles Picerni) | |
| Michael Runyard | .... | stunt double: Mr. Douglas | |
Casting Department | |||
| Judith Bouley | .... | casting: San Francisco | |
| Aslihan Coker | .... | casting associate | |
| Jakki Fink | .... | casting assistant (as Jaclyn Fink) | |
| Mariann H.W. Lee | .... | extras casting | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Michael Becker | .... | costumer: men, San Francisco | |
| Michael Dennison | .... | costume supervisor: Los Angeles | |
| Nancy Foreman | .... | wardrobe seamstress: San Francisco | |
| Deborah Hopper | .... | costume supervisor: women, Los Angeles | |
| Anthony J. Scarano | .... | costumer: men, Los Angeles (as Anthony Scarano) | |
Editorial Department | |||
| John Bickford | .... | dailies advisor | |
| Derek Brechin | .... | first assistant editor (as Derek G. Brechin) | |
| Noori Dehnahi | .... | post-production coordinator | |
| Douglas Kunin | .... | editorial production assistant | |
| Teressa Longo | .... | second assistant editor | |
| Bob Putynkowski | .... | color timer | |
| Marianne Urioste | .... | apprentice editor | |
Music Department | |||
| Bruce Botnick | .... | music mixer | |
| Bruce Botnick | .... | music recordist | |
| Bart Brown | .... | music researcher | |
| Lois Carruth | .... | assistant to composer: Mr. Goldsmith | |
| Alexander Courage | .... | orchestrator | |
| Robin Glenn | .... | music coordinator | |
| Jerry Goldsmith | .... | conductor | |
| Kenneth Hall | .... | music editor (as Ken Hall) | |
| Suzanne Hayden | .... | music consultant: club music | |
| Tom Hayden | .... | music consultant: club music (as Tom) | |
| Harry Shannon | .... | music supervisor | |
Thanks | |||
| Robin Eickman | .... | acknowledgment: this motion picture was made with the help of | |
| Dennis Schardt | .... | acknowledgment: this motion picture was made with the help of, The San Francisco Police Department (as Lt. Dennis Schardt) | |
| Warren White | .... | acknowledgment: this motion picture was made with the help of, The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (as Ranger Warren White) | |
Production Companies
- Carolco Pictures (producer) (as Carolco)
- Canal+ (producer) (as Le Studio Canal+)
- TriStar Pictures (1992) (USA) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Communications (1992) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (1992) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films AB (1992) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- IPA Asia Pacific (2002) (Thailand) (theatrical)
- Intercontinental Film Distributors (HK) (1992) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Panasia Films (1992) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Penta Pictures (1992) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Scotia International Filmverleih (1992) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI) (1992) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Union Générale Cinématographique (UGC) (1992) (France) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2001) (Canada) (DVD)
- Araba Films (Spain)
- Artisan Entertainment (1999) (USA) (VHS)
- Artisan Home Entertainment (2001) (USA) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International (Argentina)
- Columbia TriStar (Brazil) (DVD)
- Finnkino (1992) (Finland) (all media)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- LK-TEL (Argentina) (video)
- Live Entertainment (1992) (USA) (laserdisc)
- Live Entertainment (1997) (USA) (DVD)
- Live Video (video)
- Maple Pictures (2007) (Canada) (DVD)
- Momentum Pictures (2002) (UK) (DVD)
- Momentum Pictures (2007) (UK) (DVD) (HD-DVD)
- Momentum Pictures (2008) (UK) (DVD) (Blu-ray)
- Pioneer Entertainment (1993) (USA) (laserdisc)
- Roadshow Entertainment Video (Australia) (VHS)
- Roadshow Entertainment
- Universal Pictures (Spain) (2002) (Spain) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Benelux (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD) (HD-DVD)
- Universal Pictures Benelux (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD) (Blu-Ray Disc)
- Universal Pictures Nordic (2005) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Nordic (2006) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Nordic (2007) (Sweden) (DVD) (HD-DVD)
- Universal Pictures Nordic (2008) (Sweden) (DVD) (Blu-ray)
- VCL Communications (Germany) (video)
- Cruse & Company (optical consultant: Los Angeles) (as Cruse & Co.)
- Dreamstate Effects
- Albert G. Ruben and Company production insurance provided by (as Albert G. Ruben & Company)
- Angel's Food Service caterer: San Francisco
- Artists Rights Society the producers gratefully acknowledge: paintings by Pablo Picasso © copyright 1992 (as ARS N.Y.)
- Banker's Trust New York Corporation financial services (as Bankers Trust Company)
- C & F Motion Picture Security location security: San Francisco (as C & F Security)
- Cenex Casting extras casting: Los Angeles
- Cerruti 1881 the producers gratefully acknowledge (as Cerruti 1881, Paris)
- Charing Cross Sound adr voice casting
- Chemical Bank financial services
- Cinema Research opticals by (as Cinema Research Corporation)
- Columbia Pictures Television courtesy of (clip from "THE JEFFERSONS" Copyright © 1992 by: ELP Communications. All Rights Reserved.)
- Complete Film Corporation completion bond services provided by
- Dell Books the producers gratefully acknowledge (as Dell Publishing - Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.)
- Dennis Davidson & Associates Public Releations (DDA) public relations (as Dennis Davidson Associates)
- Dolby Laboratories sound post-production
- Donah Bassett and Associates negative cutting (as Donah Bassett & Associates)
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area acknowledgment: this motion picture was made with the help of (as The Golden Gate National Recreation Area)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) this picture made under the jurisdiction of (as I.A.T.S.E.®)
- Kieselstein-Cord International the producers gratefully acknowledge: jewelry by (as Barry Kieselstein-Cord)
- Lotus Cars the producers gratefully acknowledge: Lotus cars furnished by
- Monterey County Film Commission acknowledgment: this motion picture was made with the help of (as The Monterey County Film Commission)
- Movie Movers star trailers
- New American Library read the book by
- Prometheus Records score album released by
- Rogers & Cowan product placement services
- San Francisco Police Department acknowledgment: this motion picture was made with the help of (as The San Francisco Police Department)
- Société de la Propriété Artistique et des Dessins et Modules (SPADEM) the producers gratefully acknowledge: paintings by Pablo Picasso © copyright 1992 (as SPADEM)
- Sony Pictures Studios re-recorded at
- Take Five Catering caterer: second unit, San Francisco
- Time Magazine the producers gratefully acknowledge: People Weekly magazine logo and trademark used with permission of (as The Time Inc., Magazine Company)
- Trans Atlantic Entertainment courtesy of (clip from 'HELLRAISER')
- Varèse Sarabande original soundtrack available on (as Varèse Sarabande Compact Discs and Cassettes)
- Visual Concept Engineering (VCE) opticals by (as V.C.E., Inc.)
- Whitfield Street Studios music recorded at (as The Hit Factory - London)
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Basic Instinct (France)Ice Cold Desire (Singapore: English title) (censored version)
Love Hurts (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence and sensuality, and for drug use and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
127 min | USA:128 min (unrated version)Language:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Malaysia:(Banned) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) (2001) | Canada:R (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) (also director's cut) (Canadian Home Video rating) | Singapore:PG (video rating) (heavily cut) | USA:R (#31380) | Singapore:R21 (re-rating) (2007) | Finland:K-16 (video rating) (cut) (1992) | Finland:K-18 (theatrical rating) (1992) | Singapore:R(A) (cut) (1992) | Hungary:18 | India:A | Brazil:18 | Israel:18 (video rating) | Israel:X (original rating) | Philippines:R-18 | Norway:15 (DVD rating) | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Belgium:KNT | Canada:18+ (Quebec) (also director's cut) | Chile:18 | France:-12 (re-rating) | France:-16 (original rating) | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:III | Ireland:18 | Italy:VM14 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Peru:18 | Portugal:M/18 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:Unrated (director's cut) | Mexico:C | Iceland:16Fun Stuff
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50 San Francisco Police Department riot police had to be present at every location every day to deal with picketing gay and lesbian activists. moreGoofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: After having sex for the first time with Catherine, Nick encounters Roxy in the bathroom. He incorrectly calls her 'Rocky'. However, he nicknames her 'Rocky' to point out her aggressive temper. He doesn't call her 'Rocky' at any other time in the movie. It the above statement were true, he'd call her that ALL the time. moreSoundtrack:
Glowing In The Ashes moreFAQ
What is the film playing in the background on TV that Nick is watching?I think I saw Sharon Stone's vagina. Am I seeing things?
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The 90's was a decade that was blessed with many great movies, yet there are none greater than that of Basic Instinct. It is a truly great film. With Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone heading a wonderful cast, this was one of the great thriller movies I can remember watching. It had everything a movie could want, a bit of mystery, sex, intrigue and murder. There will need to be a pretty good movie to replace this classic from the top as one of the greatest all-time thrillers.
Nick Curran is a disgraced San Francisco police detective who helps investigate the murder of a prominent city official. Curran has a history of alcoholism and drug abuse although he is clean now. Catherine Tramell, the chief suspect, a spoiled rich girl with a background in psychology is toying with Curran's mind. When Curran is taken off the case, he enters into a dangerous relationship with Tramell, which could have bad implications. Soon everyone Curran comes into contact with turns into a suspect.
Undoubtedly, this movie is most famous for it's high level sex scenes that it contains. While I did enjoy them, they are overrated just a fraction. I must admit Sharon Stone has an incredible body and she certainly knows all the moves. These scenes also turned Michael Douglas into a sex manic of sorts and partially ruined his first marriage to Diandra Luker. Yet they create quite a mood for this film and are the main reason why it was the success it was.
The cast was great in this too. Michael Douglas is a Hollywood legend and this film only made him even more popular. His role as a the down and out cop was great. Douglas has some great films to his credit. These include Romancing the Stone, Fatal Attraction (not to similar to Basic Instinct), A Perfect Murder, and of recent Traffic (alongside his second wife Catherine Zeta Jones) and Don't say a word. Then what do you say about Sharon Stone? Before this film she was virtually an unknown, then she stormed on to our screens, without letting audiences take a breathe. Her film credits include The quick and the dead, Total Recall and The Specialist.
Other cast members include Jeanne Tripplehorn, who played Curran's ex-wife and Psychologist Dr Elizabeth Garner. Her role made me feel very anxious to realise what was going to happen. The sex scene involving her was a little hard to take. Then you have the good guy of the film, Gus, played by George Dzundza, but the way we see him go is also too much to handle. One other actress I did recognise, was Leilani Saralle, who played one of Catherine Tramell's gay lover's, Roxy.
Basic Instinct had a very good director, that being Paul Verhoven. He made this film extremely well and any other director might have got it wrong. He has made some other good films including Robo Cop, Starship Troopers and Total Recall. He did do one big flop, that being Showgirls. He commented on that film by saying `I think it was bad too'. I am sorry Paul, but you were right. Basic Intinct's script was pretty good in how it left you dangling. It was like you were in a big game of cat and mouse. I can understand that some people might not like it for that reason, but I thought it was good. The movie also had a great musical score attached to it, giving the movie a chilling feel to it.
So, all in all Basic Instinct is a film that I will always remember. It was so controversial that where I come from, I remember people needed to show there ID to get into the local cinemas, because of its sexual and violent content. I don't blame the cinemas for doing so, because it is not suitable for young eyes to see. If you want to watch a great thriller, then sit down and watch Basic Instinct. Trust me its ‘nice'!
Rating: 5 stars or 10/10