"In the 1980s and 1990s, cinema began to witness the emergence of erotic thrillers. These were stories based on mysteries and investigations, but with a flavor of sexuality and eroticism in scenes and situations. This is the case of 'Fatal Attraction', 'Sexual Harassment' and 'Basic Instinct', one of the most iconic films of this movement. With Sharon Stone's classic leg-crossing scene, Paul Verhoeven's (of 'Showgirls' and 'RoboCop') feature film tells the story of a policeman (Michael Douglas) falling into a web of seduction while investigating a murder. Although a bit banal in its conduct and in the conclusion of the plot, it is impossible not to be enchanted by the performances of Douglas ('Wall Street') and Stone ('Casino'), who exude chemistry in every scene. A strange movie by today's standards, but still sensual until the very last scene."