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1992 · 128 min · R

Basic Instinct

Directed by Paul Verhoeven · Thriller, Mystery

Basic Instinct (1992) is a Thriller film, directed by Paul Verhoeven set in San Francisco during the 1990s. It runs 128 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir and murder mystery, with a tense tone. Themes of obsession run throughout.

Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography
Jan de Bont
Cast
Michael DouglasSharon StoneGeorge DzundzaJeanne TripplehornDenis ArndtLeilani SarelleBruce A. YoungChelcie Ross

The world of this film

Setting

Where
San Francisco
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo NoirMurder Mystery
Themes
Obsession
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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