
Fatal Instinct
Sex, murder and revenge were never this funny.
Directed by Carl Reiner
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A broad, energetic spoof of film noir and erotic thrillers that mines absurdity from murder plots and infidelity without taking any of it seriously.
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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Questions people ask
Is Fatal Instinct sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Fatal Instinct easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Fatal Instinct violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Fatal Instinct end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Fatal Instinct scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like Fatal Instinct
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Fatal Instinct
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Fatal Instinct, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Fatal Instinct, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Fatal Instinct, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































