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 critically acclaimed neo-noir erotic thriller with William Hurt and Kathleen Turner that defined the genre with its steamy atmosphere and complex plot, nominated for multiple awards.
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
A mainstream box-office hit and critically respected thriller with Sharon Stone that became a cultural phenomenon, featuring bold sensual scenes and an intricate mystery plot.
Dressed to Kill
Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, Nancy Allen
A mysterious blonde woman kills one of the patients of a psychiatrist and then goes after the high-class hooker who witnessed the murder.
Why you'll love it
Brian De Palma's provocative psychological thriller with sensual tension and mystery, a landmark film in 1980s erotic cinema (R-rated).
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 period film based on Marguerite Duras's acclaimed novel, featuring intimate scenes and exploring forbidden passion in 1920s Indochina with critical acclaim.
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
An R-rated erotic thriller featuring multiple twists and a star-studded cast that gained both cult status and awards recognition for its audacious storytelling.
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Jack Nicholson, Jessica Lange, John Colicos
The sensuous wife of a roadside diner proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordid, steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.
Why you'll love it
A classic erotic noir remake featuring Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange with passionate chemistry and acclaimed dramatic storytelling from the 1980s (R-rated).
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 featuring Natasha Henstridge that combines action, suspense, and sensual elements while achieving both box office success and cult status.
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 stylish erotic thriller featuring Drew Barrymore in her breakout role, exploring seduction and manipulation with a psychological edge that appeals to adult audiences.
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
A late-night cable staple erotic thriller with Bruce Willis exploring mystery and sensuality, this neo-noir film became an underground cult favorite among adult audiences.
Red Shoe Diaries
David Duchovny, Brigitte Bako, Billy Wirth
After the death of his beloved fiancée, a man reads her diary and finds out that she was having an affair with a young construction worker.
Why you'll love it
An anthology erotic series that became iconic late-night viewing, featuring sensual storytelling and adult themes across multiple episodes and made-for-TV movies.
Showgirls
Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle MacLachlan, Gina Gershon
A mysterious young drifter who calls herself Nomi Malone hitches a ride to Las Vegas, where she finds work as a stripper and sets about clawing her way to the top of the Vegas showgirls.
Why you'll love it
A controversial Paul Verhoeven film set in Las Vegas featuring explicit sensuality and dance sequences; despite mixed reviews, it achieved cultural significance and widespread theatrical/home release distribution.
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
A 1990s erotic thriller starring Sharon Stone that combines voyeurism, mystery, and seduction with sophisticated production values and widespread international distribution.
Two Moon Junction
Sherilyn Fenn, Richard Tyson, Louise Fletcher
A young Southern débutante temporarily abandons her posh lifestyle and upcoming, semi-arranged marriage to have a lustful and erotic fling with a rugged drifter who works at a local carnival.
Why you'll love it
A romantic erotic drama set in the American South with passionate scenes and sensual atmosphere appealing to adult audiences of the late 1980s (R rating).