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   How long did it take to write 'Basic Instinct'?

   • In honor of the film’s 30th anniversary, we uncovered all the elements that went into the film’s lasting legacy. Screenwriter and former Rolling Stone investigative reporter Joe Eszterhas wrote “Basic Instinct” in just 13 days, per Esquire.

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   Was Basic Instinct a true story?

   • Paul Verhoeven's 1992 erotic drama turned Sharon Stone into an icon, but the psychological thriller had an even darker real-life story behind it. “ Basic Instinct ” was a landmark for erotic thrillers, and few of its kind have bested it since.

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   Did Basic Instinct kill erotic thrillers?

   • But they weren't yet known as erotic thrillers. It was Basic Instinct that defined and popularised the genre. On the other hand, it could be said that Basic Instinct helped kill the genre, too. It took every aspect of the erotic thriller to such outrageous extremes that there was nowhere left for any film in the same vein to go.

   Basic Instinct defined the erotic thriller – and killed it - BBC

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   Who are the actors in 'Basic Instinct'?

   • Jeanne Tripplehorn, George Dzundza, Leilani Sarelle, and Wayne Knight round out the supporting cast. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, "Basic Instinct" is a modern neo-noir that brought to life one of cinema's most famous femme fatales.

   The Ending Of Basic Instinct Explained - Looper

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   How much money did Basic Instinct make?

   • Directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas (who would team up again for 1995’s Showgirls), Basic Instinct grossed $352,927,224 worldwide against a $49 million budget, making it the ninth highest-grossing domestic film of 1992. (The much-delayed 2006 sequel, on the other hand, bombed at the box office.)

   15 Thrilling Facts About Basic Instinct - Mental Floss

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   When did Basic Instinct come out?

   • Basic Instinct premiered in Los Angeles on March 18, 1992, and was theatrically released in the United States by TriStar Pictures on March 20, 1992. The film received mixed reviews upon its release, with praise for the performances of the cast, score, and editing, while its writing and character development were criticized.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Basic_InstinctBasic Instinct - Wikipedia

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   Basic Instinct is a 1992 erotic thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. Starring Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Wayne Knight, the film follows San Francisco police detective Nick Curran (Douglas) as he investigates the brutal murder of a wealthy rock star.

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   • Author: Garin Pirnia

   • THE SCRIPT SOLD FOR A RECORD $3 MILLION. Back in the day, spec scripts could sell for millions of dollars. Joe Eszterhas joined that club when he sold Basic Instinct—a script that took him just 13 days to write—for $3 million in 1990.
   • CATHERINE AND NICK WERE BASED ON REAL PEOPLE. Before he became a multimillionaire screenwriter, Eszterhas was a police reporter for Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer.
   • MICHAEL DOUGLAS AND PAUL VERHOEVEN APPROACHED THE MOVIE AS IF IT WERE A DETECTIVE NOVEL. Verhoeven wanted to make a modern version of an Alfred Hitchcock thriller—except with a lot more sex.
   • THE ICE PICK SCENE GAVE SHARON STONE NIGHTMARES. In a 1992 interview with Playboy, Stone revealed that she didn’t mind the sex scenes but did mind the violence.

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   May 7, 2022 · Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas On The Genesis Of ‘Basic Instinct’. The writer reflects on his Hollywood career, creating the popular erotic thriller and whether his cinema would find an audience in today's culture. Meher Tatna. Updated on : 07 May 2022, 4:00 am.

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   One of the people responsible was Joe Eszterhas, who had already written a proto-erotic thriller, 1985's Jagged Edge. Eszterhas was a tough-talking, macho ex-journalist who came as close as any...

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   Mar 19, 2022 · Screenwriter and former Rolling Stone investigative reporter Joe Eszterhas wrote “Basic Instinct” in just 13 days, per Esquire. Eszterhas had previously found success with “Flashdance” in ...

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   Writer: Basic Instinct. Joe Eszterhas was born on 23 November 1944 in Csakanydoroszlo, Hungary. He is a writer and producer, known for Basic Instinct (1992), Showgirls (1995) and Sliver (1993).

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   Jul 10, 2023 · In an interview with The A.V. Club, "Basic Instinct" screenwriter Joe Eszterhas revealed that Douglas wanted a more definitive conclusion. "Michael wanted to shoot [Catherine] at the end and end...