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The most scandalous affairs in cinema The forbidden affair: A tried and true cinematic trope that never fails to excite. From the early days of cinema to modern television, these torrid tales have provoked audiences and critics alike, stirring up both outrage and excitement. These five ground-breaking films explore the sexy side of cinema. |
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Basic Instinct |
5. Basic Instinct This is the movie that launched Sharon Stone to international stardom, all thanks to the iconic scene where she shows off her intimate parts. This erotic thriller isn’t just sexy; however, it’s also a story about murder, deception, and sexual predation. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, Basic Instinct features a brilliant but deadly femme fatale named Catherine (Sharon Stone) who sets her sights on the damaged police officer Nick (Michael Douglas). While investigating a series of grisly murders, in which Catherine is the primary suspect, Nick begins to fall in love with her. This film caused no shortage of controversy, not only for its sensual plot, but also for depicting an openly homosexual relationship on the silver screen. |
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4. Fatal Attraction Michael Douglas is back in another thrilling story featuring a deadly romance. The story begins during the holidays when Dan (Michael Douglas) begins an unexpected affair with a beautiful but mysterious woman named Alex (Glen Close). Their romance begins in the heat of passion, but it soon turns chilling as Alex begins to ruin Dan’s life. After several increasingly frightening attempts to win Dan’s love, Alex breaks into his house and tries to kill his wife. The shocking climax of this film has to be seen to be believed. |
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3. Match Point From the brilliantly bizarre mind of the legendary Woody Allen, Match Point explores how strangely funny love can be. Set in a posh London tennis club, the film follows a young instructor named Chris (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) who develops a friendship with his pupil Tom. Their friendship blossoms innocently enough, but then things take a turn when Chris hooks up with Tom’s sister. To make matters worse, a few days later Chris meets and falls madly in love with Tom’s fiancée, the beautiful Nola (Scarlett Johansson). This love triangle is as complicated as it is compelling, and the fallout could destroy more than just Chris’s friendship.
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Diabolique |
4. Diabolique Sex lies and murder come together in this twisted film by director Henri-Georges Clouzot. Diabolique is the story of Michael (Henri-Georges Clouzot), a cruel teacher whose wife and mistress team up to murder. The crime seemingly goes off without a hitch, but soon after strange events begin to occur at his home and the school where he worked. Now it’s up to an intrepid private detective to get to the bottom of this grisly mystery. Things take a turn for the strange when the victim begins to appear, seemingly alive and well, as if nothing ever happened. |
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5. Disclosure Demi Moore, one of Hollywood’s hottest actresses, stars in this erotically charged film about sexual harassment. Tom (Michael Douglas) is an ambitious man who ruthlessly climbs the corporate ladder. Certain that he is going to become the CEO of the company; he is shocked when his ex-girlfriend Meredith (Demi Moore) steals the position out from under him. Taking his job isn’t enough for the predatory Meredith, however, and when she invites him for a chat in her new office, she tries to rekindle their old relationship – whether he wants it or not. When he resists she promises revenge, and the next day he’s accused of sexually harassing her. As the accusations fly, Tom must fight to win back control of his life, even as he struggles between terror and lust. |