Animal Instincts 3

Animal Instincts is a 1992 American erotic thriller drama directed by Gregory Dark. The film features actors Maxwell Caulfield, Shannon Whirry, Jan-Michael Vincent, and David Carradine. This film led to two sequels: Animal Instincts 2 (1994) and Animal Instincts 3, also known as Animal Instincts: The Seductress.

The story follows Joanna, played by Whirry, who is married to David Cole (Caulfield), a police officer. Their relationship is strained due to David’s sexual impotence, which limits their intimacy. Frustrated, Joanna begins an affair with a cable repairman. When David catches them, he reacts unexpectedly by initiating a passionate encounter with Joanna. This leads to the couple exploring voyeurism, where Joanna engages in multiple affairs while David secretly records them. However, their adventures take a dark turn when a local mob learns about their activities. Their leader, played by Carradine, blackmails them into filming an encounter with a corrupt politician portrayed by Vincent.

Cast:

• Shannon Whirry as Joanna
• Maxwell Caulfield as David
• David Carradine as William
• Jan-Michael Vincent as Fletcher Ross
• Mitch Gaylord as Rod Tennison
• John Saxon as Otto Van Horne
• Delia Sheppard as Ingrid
• Tom Reilly as Kena
• Wendy Walsh as Interviewer

Release and Reception

Animal Instincts was released on 21 October 1992 in the United States and was rated R for explicit sexual content and strong language. Viewers and critics had mixed reactions to the film. It received a low audience rating of 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting a general dissatisfaction. Radio Times rated it two out of five stars, noting it as a film that helped elevate Shannon Whirry’s career, yet likening it to a 1990s version of Emmanuelle.

You can find more about the film on its IMDb page.