Basic Instinct is a 1992 erotic thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas, and
starring Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone. The
film follows a police detective, Nick Curran (Douglas), who is investigating
the brutal murder of a wealthy rock star.
During the investigation Curran becomes involved in a torrid and intense
relationship with the prime suspect, Catherine Tramell (Stone), an enigmatic writer.
Even before its release, Basic Instinct generated heated controversy due to its overt
sexuality and graphic depiction of violence. It was strongly opposed by gay
rights activists, who criticized the film's depiction of homosexual
relationships and the portrayal of a bisexual woman as a murderous narcissistic psychopath. In a 2006 interview, Stone alleged that the infamous
leg-crossing scene in which her vulva was exposed was filmed without her knowledge.
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