Basic Instinct is a thriller film series consisting of two parts, released in 1992 and 2006. The first movie, directed by Paul Verhoeven, stars Michael Douglas as Detective Nick Curran and Sharon Stone as Catherine Tramell, a seductive and manipulative crime novelist. The plot centers around Curran’s investigation of a brutal murder, where Tramell becomes the prime suspect. Known for its erotic scenes and intense psychological twists, the film received critical acclaim for Stone’s performance and its bold approach to sexuality and violence.