Basic Instinct 2 (2006)
Novelist Catherine Tramell is once again in trouble with the law, and Scotland Yard appoints psychiatrist Dr. Michael Glass to evaluate her. Though, like Detective Nick Curran before him, Glass is entranced by Tramell and lured into a seductive game.
Details
Budget
$70,000,000
Rating
5/10 (774 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, C2 Pictures, IMF Productions, KanZaman Productions, Grosvenor Park Media, Intermedia, Summit Entertainment
About Basic Instinct 2
The 2006 crime thriller "Basic Instinct 2" continues the story of novelist Catherine Tramell. The narrative sees Tramell facing legal scrutiny again in London, where psychiatrist Dr. Michael Glass is appointed to assess her. Similar to previous characters drawn into her orbit, Glass becomes entangled in Tramell's manipulative strategies.
The film falls within the crime, mystery, and thriller genres, with a runtime of 114 minutes. It was released to a generally negative reception from critics, as reflected in its Rotten Tomatoes score of 6% and Metacritic score of 26/100. Its audience score on IMDb is 4.4/10 from over 43,000 votes, and its TMDB average vote is 5/10 based on 774 ratings.
While the movie revisits the themes of psychological manipulation and eroticism central to its predecessor, it did not achieve similar critical or commercial success. The plot centers on the dynamic between Tramell and Glass, exploring how he is drawn into her world of intrigue.
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You can stream *Basic Instinct 2* on Prime Video, Tubi, and Amazon Freevee. It is also available on Apple TV+ and Netflix. The movie was released in 2006 and runs for 1 hour and 56 minutes.
*Basic Instinct 2* is a fictional erotic thriller. It is a sequel to the 1992 film *Basic Instinct*, which also features the character Catherine Tramell.
In *Basic Instinct 2*, the initial death of Kevin Franks is an accident. The actual murders that occur are committed by Dr. Michael Glass, who has been manipulated by Catherine Tramell. Tramell influences Glass, causing him to lose his mind and commit these acts. By the end of the film, Glass is institutionalized, and Tramell visits him, revealing that his actions have provided material for her next successful novel.
*Basic Instinct 2* has a Tomatometer average of 3.2 based on 153 reviews, with 9 fresh and 144 rotten ratings. Common Sense Media describes it as a "very graphic sequel" where "brain cells could be lost."