Top 30 Most Popular Paused Moments In Film History

Published on 06/02/2020
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Basic Instinct (1992)

In the passionate thriller Basic Instinct, Sharon Stone’s portrayal of Catherine Tramell secured her a spot as Hollywood’s sex icon. One of her film scenes has been such a favorite among fans that it is now believed to be one of the most paused movies moments in history. Want to know which scene it is? Its the one where Sharon was being questioned by the police after she was believed to be a prime suspect in her well-known boyfriend’s murder case. To entice the officer, to distract him,  she merely crosses her legs, exposing herself in the process. Viewers everywhere were in awe that they grabbed their remote controls to rewind and get a glimpse at what they had missed. 

Basic Instinct (1992)

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