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Basic Instinct writer Joe Eszterhas reveals massive amount he was paid to stay away from writing sequel

The original Basic Instinct screenwriter has revealed he accepted $1.5 million to stay away from the 2006 sequel, while promising the forthcoming reboot will embrace the controversy that helped make the first film a global hit.

BANG Premier · Jul 6

Sharon Stone doesn't understand why Basic Instinct is being remade

Sharon Stone doesn't see the point in a remake of her 1992 movie Basic Instinct.

BANG Premier · Aug 19, 2025

Sharon Stone doesn't think Basic Instinct brought her 'respect'

Sharon Stone doesn't think she received "respect" because of her infamous Basic Instinct scene, though it made her an "icon".

BANG Premier · Aug 6, 2025

10 'sexy' TV shows and movies that left us cold

How are these "hot" onscreen moments so decidedly not hot? Instead of firing audiences up, these 10 titles simply fizzle

WhatToWatch · Apr 22, 2023

From Fatal Attraction to Basic Instinct, here’s our pick of the best 90s erotic thrillers

Bunny boiling, killer neighbours, stealing wives, clandestine sex parties – Nineties thrillers had it all

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2023

10 sexiest films of all time, from Basic Instinct to Moonlight

From Seventies Japanese classics to erotic thrillers, here’s our pick of the steamiest movies committed to celluloid

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2023