In the 1992 film "Basic Instinct", the film’s protagonist is police detective Nick Curran; he is investigating the murder of a wealthy former rock star. Johnny Boz, the rock star, was killed during a sexual encounter, when the woman he was with stabbed him multiple times with an ice pick while climaxing (a really graphic scene is shown).

Catherine Tramell becomes involved in the crime as the prime murder suspect. The beautiful and seductive Tramell is a wealthy crime writer; she often writes about crimes before they are committed. Catherine not only wrote about the rock star’s murder in the same way that it occurred in reality, she was also actually having a sexual relationship with the rock star.

Nick in leading the case has to have a lot of personal contact with Tramell, which begins their very intense sexual relationship. Tramell begins to write a novel about a detective who gets killed. Curran becomes scared for his life. He however cannot seem to let go of Tramell; he is drawn in by her wit, charm, beauty, and fearsome seduction.

This film struck a nerve with various groups and has been the subject of much controversy. It was clearly known for its graphic violence and sexuality before the director “tweaked some angles”. Its depictions of sexuality and violent murder scenes remained items of criticism. Despite public protests, "Basic Instinct" was a big commercial success, grossing $353 million worldwide and becoming the fourth-highest-grossing film of 1992.

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