One of the most iconic thriller movies ever is on TV tonight

An unapologetically provocative classic that still gets people talking.

Homicide detective Nick Curran (Michael Douglas) has a messy past and a weakness for trouble.

When a famous rock star is found brutally murdered, all eyes turn to the ice-cool Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone), a bestselling author whose fiction mirrors the crime a little too closely.

The intelligent, beautiful woman is completely unfazed by the police’s suspicions.

As Nick gets pulled deeper into her world, the line between suspect and lover begins to dangerously blur.

Directed by the renowned Paul Verhoeven (Total Recall, Starship Troopers), the film sees a career-defining performance from Stone.

The film pushed boundaries when it first hit cinemas, and beyond the infamous interrogation scene, the thriller plays with power, control and desire in a controversial manner.

It's the ideal movie if you're after something tense, clever and dripping with atmosphere, this is one to stay up for.

Basic Instinct is airing on TV tonight on Legend at 11.15pm. 

Here are the other movies airing on TV tonight:

Stronger – TG4 – 9.30pm

A man's life changes radically after he is seriously injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. 

The History Boys – BBC Two – 11pm

Comedy drama adapted from Alan Bennett's play, with Richard Griffiths, Stephen Campbell Moore and Frances de la Tour.

Sacrifice – Legend Xtra – 1am

A man and his pregnant wife return to his remote Norwegian hometown, where an ancient evil awakens to claim a birthright of its own. 

Infinite – Film4 – 9pm

Sci-fi thriller, starring Mark Wahlberg and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Unchained – Legend – 1.40am

Three criminals find themselves trapped in a warehouse with the law closing in, but an even greater threat lurks inside.