Sharon Stone: Basic Instinct Made Her a Star — Then Took Control of Her Image

Sharon Stone: Basic Instinct Made Her a Star — Then Took Control of Her Image Basic Instinct’s interrogation scene made Sharon Stone a global star, but it came with a hidden cost. While director Paul Verhoeven kept the prestige of an auteur, Stone was left carrying the burden of an image she says she never fully consented to. In this video, we explore the Hollywood power dynamics behind the controversial film, how typecasting shaped her career, and how she eventually reclaimed her story. Subscribe to Reputation Wars for more deep dives into the hidden truths of cinema history. #Documentary #FilmHistory #OldHollywood