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Summary Seduction, passion and power struggles unfold as the creators of "Basic Instinct" blow the lid off the seemingly glamorous world of Las Vegas showdancing in this controversial film that stars Elizabeth Berkley. [MGM]

Directed By: Paul Verhoeven

Written By: Joe Eszterhas

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Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
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User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 165 User Ratings
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Summary Seduction, passion and power struggles unfold as the creators of "Basic Instinct" blow the lid off the seemingly glamorous world of Las Vegas showdancing in this controversial film that stars Elizabeth Berkley. [MGM]

Directed By: Paul Verhoeven

Written By: Joe Eszterhas

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
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10% Positive
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30% Mixed
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60% Negative
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 165 User Ratings
2.9
20% Positive
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15% Mixed
25 Ratings
65% Negative
107 Ratings

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Production Company Carolco Pictures, Chargeurs, United Artists, Vegas Productions
Release Date Sep 22, 1995
Duration 2 h 8 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline Sex, seduction and betrayal.
Razzie Awards
• 8 Wins & 15 Nominations
The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination