Joe Eszterhas

Joe Eszterhas is an American screenwriter best known for his work on the 1992 erotic thriller 'Basic Instinct,' which became a cultural phenomenon and sparked significant discussions about sexuality and representation in film. Born on November 23, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, Eszterhas achieved considerable fame and financial success, penning other notable films like 'Showgirls' and 'Sliver.' His controversial storytelling often provokes strong reactions, as seen in his admission of the problematic elements in 'Basic Instinct' amidst the #MeToo movement. Recently, he made headlines by signing on to write a reboot of 'Basic Instinct' that is being pitched as 'anti-woke,' drawing attention to the ongoing debates about film narratives and social attitudes.