Basic Instinct is one of the greatest thrillers of all time. So, it's only natural that a sequel would follow. 2006's Basic Instinct 2: Risk Addiction came fourteen years after the first film. It's a lot of things. But it doesn't deserve ALL the criticism. Though it obviously pales in comparison to the original, it's... Continue Reading →
the best sexy thrillers streaming now during Noirvember
Since we've been forced indoors, movie watching has officially reached an all time high in my home. Especially with our menu of streaming channels also growing. Many a weekly free trial has turned into a household mainstay in the last eight months. Meaning that whenever I feel like escaping reality and indulging in my favorite... Continue Reading →
Jade 25 Years later: the appeal of the salacious 90’s thriller now
In 2020 I'm still obsessed with 90's erotic, or as I like to call them, sexy thrillers. The genre that defined a part of a decade that will forever be frozen in time. They're evergreen content. Relevant, regardless of how much time passes. No matter how archaic or cheesy some themes are timeless. Such as... Continue Reading →
Pacific Heights at 30: the San Francisco sexy thriller that still scares
Many classic sexy thrillers have been set in the city of San Francisco. Most notably, the classic Vertigo, Basic Instinct and John Schlesinger's house horror Pacific Heights which turns 30 this week. On it's 30th anniversary, I see a movie I continue to enjoy that still sparks realistic fears. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100318/mediaindex?ref_=tt_pv_mi_sm San Francisco set thrillers... Continue Reading →
The In Crowd: Mary Lambert’s guilty pleasure 20 years later
Director Mary Lambert is best known for the classic Pet Sematary. But most forget (maybe purposefully), she also brought us The In Crowd. A sexy thriller from 2000 oozing with vibes from the era. From the baby butterfly barrettes and baby doll dresses to the focus on a group of young people. A theme rampant... Continue Reading →