Basic Instinct (1992)

Basic Instinct is a classic erotic thriller that starred Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone. It was directed by Paul Verhoeven, and despite initial controversies, it is one of the most memorable thrillers of the decade. The film follows police detective Nick Curran, played by Douglas, as he investigates the murder of a famous rock star. Along with his investigation, he gets entangled in an intense relationship with an enigmatic writer, Catherine Tramell, played by Stone.

This scene is credited for being one of the most iconic movie moments of the ‘90s. Moreover, it is probably the most pause-worthy moment of Stone’s career. The scene was when Tramell was being interrogated by the cops, along with Curran, about the murder. She seductively crosses her legs in an attempt to confuse the detective. And to no one’s surprise, she was very successful.