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  • Basic Instinct (1992)
    Review preview for Basic Instinct

    Verhoeven is definitely attempting to emulate The Master here, and is frequently successful.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    A cop has a dangerous liaison with a suspected murderess.
  • Basic Instinct 2 (2006)
    Review preview for Basic Instinct 2

    Catherine Tramell is a great character and Stone pulls it off perfectly.

    Gator MacReady · 3.5 out of 5
    Sharon Stone reprises her role as sexy author with possible murderous streak.

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