Fatal Instinct
Ned Ravine is a police officer and lawyer who occasionally defends the delinquents he arrests. He crosses paths with seductive Lola Cain during an assignment and promptly begins an affair with her. Meanwhile, Ned's wife, Lana, is deep in an affair of her own. Lana and her lover are planning to murder Ned in an elaborate fashion so they can collect on his triple indemnity life insurance policy.
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Plot Summary
A bumbling police detective, Ned Ravine, is blackmailed by a femme fatale named Lola to frame his boss for murder. As Ned delves deeper into the conspiracy, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit, passion, and danger, all while trying to stay one step ahead of both the law and the killers.
Critical Reception
Fatal Instinct was widely panned by critics, who found its parody of erotic thrillers to be unfocused and lacking in genuine humor. While some acknowledged the ambitious premise, most felt the film failed to deliver on its comedic and suspenseful potential, resulting in a forgettable and often tedious viewing experience.
What Reviewers Say
- A shallow and unfunny parody of the erotic thriller genre.
- Lacks both effective comedy and genuine suspense.
- Ultimately a disappointing and forgettable film.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a mixed to negative reception, with many finding the film's humor to be hit-or-miss and the plot predictable. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at parody, but the majority felt it failed to live up to the standards of the genre it was spoofing.
Fun Fact
The film's director, James Foley, is also known for directing other thrillers like 'Glengarry Glen Ross' and 'Fear'.
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