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The erotic thriller or sexual thriller is a film subgenre defined as a thriller with a thematic basis in illicit romance or sexual fantasy.[1] Though exact definitions of the erotic thriller can vary, it is generally agreed "bodily danger and pleasure must remain in close proximity and equally important to the plot."[2] Most erotic thrillers contain scenes of softcore sex and nudity, though the frequency and explicitness of those scenes can differ from film to film.[3]
Erotic thrillers emerged as a distinct genre in the late 1980s, bolstered by the popular success of Fatal Attraction in 1987[4][5] and continuing into the early 1990s. Studio films of this "classic period", such as Paul Verhoeven's Basic Instinct, were box office successes, helmed by big-name directors, and starred high-profile actors.[6] The popularity of the genre spawned a lucrative cottage industry for the burgeoning home video and cable television markets. The direct-to-video erotic thriller wave from 1985 to 2005 produced over 700 films.[7] By the end of the 1990s, market saturation, audience fatigue, cultural changes and the rise of the Internet led to the decline of the genre's popular appeal and production volume.[7][8]
- ^ Martin 2007, p. 17-18.
- ^ Juzwiak, Rich (August 13, 2021). "The Lost Art of the Erotic Thriller". Jezebel. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- ^ Andrews 2006, p. 136.
- ^ Keesey 2001, p. 44.
- ^ Williams 2005, p. 49.
- ^ Mind & Body Pt 17: The Rise and Fall of the Erotic Thriller (1987–1995) – Evolution of Horror on YouTube
- ^ a b Penta, Anthony (June 7, 2023). "Crimes of Desire: A Casefile on the Erotic Thriller". Lo Specchio Scuro. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Williams 2005, pp. 77–78.