Continuity mistake: During the big sex scene you see red marks on Michael Douglas's back. These red marks are from when Sharon Stone scratches him. The thing is, she scratches him a minute AFTER you see the red marks on him for the first time.
Basic Instinct (1992)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Paul Verhoeven
Starring: George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone
Although you find out that the detective's girlfriend had an unhealthy obsession with Sharon Stone's character, it turns out that Sharon Stone's character is the murderer... the last shot is the ice pick under her bed.
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Trivia: Director Paul Verhoeven actually has a PhD in mathematics. He received it back in the 1960's in Holland. He left the field and became a film director. (From Director's commentary on "Basic Instinct: The Original Director's Cut".).
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Answer: She is portrayed as a psychopath with an uncontrollable urge to kill.
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