Scenes From Great Movies on Instagram: "Basic Instinct (1992) directed by Paul Verhoeven, became a worldwide sensation largely because of Sharon Stone’s unforgettable performance as Catherine Tramell. The interrogation scene became one of the most talked-about moments in cinema history, pushing the limits of what censorship boards were willing to allow at the time. The shock surrounding that scene forced the film industry to rethink its standards on erotic content and screen portrayal. Sharon St

Basic Instinct (1992). This week we review the 1992 erotic thriller film Basic Instinct directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. Starring Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Wayne Knight, the film follows the detective Nick Curran (Douglas) as he investigates the murder of a wealthy rock star in San Francisco. He begins an intense relationship with Catherine Tramell (Stone), an enigmatic writer and the prime suspect. Put the children to bed and