The success of Fatal Attraction over a decade later proved that erotic thrillers could be genuine blockbusters, especially if there were two alluring stars at the center. If you can only watch five erotic thrillers in your lifetime, these five timeless masterpieces are as good of a place to start as you can ask for. Body Heat was able to challenge hallmarks of the thriller genre with its twists and turns, which kept viewers guessing until the very end. 2 ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ (1999)Tom Cruise as Dr. Bill Harford looking confused in 'Eyes Wide Shut' Image via Warner Bros. PicturesEyes Wide Shut is the last film directed by Stanley Kubrick, and just like the majority of his filmography, it is a masterpiece. Subscribe for deeper dives into erotic thrillers Discover richer context and curated must-sees; subscribe to the newsletter for authoritative takes on erotic thrillers, production histories, and standout films that define the genre, so you always know what to watch next.