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 →
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 →
Cruel Intentions 20th anniversary: Revisiting femme fatale Kathryn
This month marks the Cruel Intentions 20th anniversary. To celebrate, the movie's returning to theaters on Thursday, March 21st for one week only. It's not exactly a thriller but it is is undeniably sexy. Director Roger Kumble's cult classic tackled intense topics and rich girl Kathryn Merteuil is one of the cruelest femme fatales in film.... Continue Reading →
Film Flashback: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
"Is this fence to keep people out..or to keep people in?" This is the question posed to home owners Claire and Steven as the film opens. A seemingly perfect couple with a sweet daughter and baby on the way. They've enlisted Solomon, a mentally challenged man from the Better Way Society to build them a... Continue Reading →