Body Heat
William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna
During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband.
Why you'll love it
A classic neo-noir erotic thriller with intense passion and seduction that defined the genre; frequently dubbed and aired on Indian cable channels.
Basic Instinct
Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza
A violent police detective investigates a brutal murder that might involve a manipulative and seductive novelist.
Why you'll love it
An iconic R-rated psychological thriller with explicit sensual content and mind games; widely available in dubbed Hindi versions across Indian platforms.
The Lover
Jane March, Tony Ka Fai Leung, Jeanne Moreau
In 1929 French Indochina, a French teenage girl embarks on a reckless and forbidden romance with a wealthy, older Chinese man, each knowing that knowledge of their affair will bring drastic consequences to each other.
Why you'll love it
A visually stunning erotic period drama with explicit intimate scenes; frequently dubbed and sought-after in adult film collections across Indian markets.
Wild Things
Kevin Bacon, Neve Campbell, Matt Dillon
A police detective uncovers a conspiracy behind a case involving a high-school guidance counselor when accusations of rape are made against him by two female students.
Why you'll love it
A steamy erotic thriller with shocking twists and sensual scenes that became a late-night cable favorite; dubbed versions were popular in Indian markets.
Disclosure
Michael Douglas, Demi Moore, Donald Sutherland
A computer specialist is sued for sexual harassment by a former lover turned boss who initiated the act forcefully, which threatens both his career and his personal life.
Why you'll love it
A corporate thriller with steamy scenes and adult situations; the film's sensual content made it appealing for dubbed Hindi releases in the 2000s.
Species
Natasha Henstridge, Michael Madsen, Ben Kingsley
A group of scientists try to track down and trap a killer alien seductress before she successfully mates with a human.
Why you'll love it
A sci-fi erotic thriller blending action with sensual scenes and adult themes; widely dubbed for international markets including Hindi-speaking audiences.
Poison Ivy
Drew Barrymore, Sara Gilbert, Tom Skerritt
A seductive teen befriends an introverted high school student and schemes her way into the lives of her wealthy family.
Why you'll love it
A sensual erotic thriller with seduction and manipulation at its core; the film's adult content made it popular in dubbed Hindi releases during the 2000s.
Color of Night
Bruce Willis, Jane March, Rubén Blades
A color-blind psychoanalyst is stalked by an unknown killer after taking over his murdered friend's therapy group, all of whom have a connection to a mysterious young woman that he begins having intense sexual encounters with.
Why you'll love it
An erotic thriller with psychological twists and sensual content (NC-17 rated); commonly found in dubbed Hindi versions for late-night cable programming.
Sliver
Sharon Stone, William Baldwin, Tom Berenger
A book editor has an affair with a high-tech voyeur in an exclusive Manhattan apartment building.
Why you'll love it
An erotic mystery thriller with sensual scenes and voyeuristic themes; this R-rated film was regularly dubbed for adult audiences in Hindi.