Fatal Instinct
Fatal Instinct

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Fatal Instinct

2014
Movie
90 min
English

A police detective follows a trail of evidence that eventually seems to lead to his trusted partner's ex-con brother who he helped put in prison years ago.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Jason WinerGenres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A woman, deeply insecure about her relationship, hires a private investigator to find out if her husband is cheating. The investigator, who has a dark past and a dangerous obsession, becomes increasingly entangled in her life, leading to a series of escalating and deadly circumstances. The situation spirals out of control as the investigator's actions become more extreme, blurring the lines between surveillance and personal involvement.

Critical Reception

Fatal Instinct received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its humor forced and its plot predictable. Audience responses were similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a weak imitation of classic erotic thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its comedic and thriller elements, often falling flat on both.

  • Performances are generally considered uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.

  • The plot is derivative and predictable, offering little in the way of surprise or tension.

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Fun Fact

The film was marketed as a dark comedy thriller, attempting to parody the genre of erotic thrillers from the 1980s and 90s.

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