At the heat of passion, doomed attraction, basic instinct, devilish seductress, dangerous games, and double lover. Take an exciting excursion into the history of the erotic thriller sub-genre, in which suspense mixes with excitement to create the most significant moments. In this article of Gazettely, we look at 22 of the best erotic thriller movies of all time! Stay tuned.
When investigating a sadistic murder, San Francisco’s David (David Caruso) gets drawn into the high political circles he had previously come into contact with through his college friend Matt Gavin (Chazz Palminteri). Matt’s beautiful wife, Trina (Linda Fiorentino), who used to be David’s mistress and for whom the detective still has strong feelings, also finds herself in the circle of suspects.
San Francisco’s upper class has the opulent surroundings, crooked city officials and all-powerful lawyers, among them Trina’s husband, Matt. They all form the backdrop for this case. Crucial to solving the case is the identification of a mysterious woman who, under the assumed name of Jade, was a high-class prostitute who provided exquisite pleasures to both the murdered man and his friends, including the present governor.
This psychologically fascinating film is enriched by action scenes, of which the best, on the steeply sloping streets of San Francisco, reminds us of the famous Bullitt case. Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas, following the spirit of his earlier works, never forgets the strong erotic subtext of the plot. Its bearer is the hapless Trina, who indulges in sadomasochistic games.
- IMDb rating: 53%.
- Genre: Crime thriller
- Director: William Friedkin
- Cast: David Caruso, Linda Fiorentino, Chazz Palminteri, Michael Biehn, Richard Crenna, Angie Everhart, Donna Murphy
- Origin and premiere: USA, 1995
- Running time: 95 minutes
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