Fatal Instinct May 2026

Directed by Carl Reiner, Fatal Instinct (1993) is a sexual thriller parody that mocks erotic noir films like Basic Instinct and Fatal Attraction , following Ned Ravine (Armand Assante), a man who is both a police officer and a defense attorney. The film features a complex plot with a murder scheme, a dangerous femme fatale (Sean Young), and a loyal secretary (Sherilyn Fenn), all packed with rapid-fire absurdist gags. While it received mixed reviews for its fragmented nature, Fatal Instinct has since found a cult following for its kitschy, lewd humor and extensive movie references. Fatal Instinct - Daily Script