Sharon Stone's 'Basic Instinct' leg-crossing scene 'most-paused moment in movies'

Sharon Stone's infamous leg-crossing scene in Basic Instinct has topped a poll of the 'most-paused moments in movies'.

The scene caused a sensation when Oscar-nominated Basic Instinct was released in 1992.

It topped the poll of must-see moments for movie subscription service Lovefilm, reports the Daily Telegraph.

The saucy scene, in which Stone is apparently not wearing underwear, drew a third of the votes in the poll by the DVD rental and streaming service.

The second-most popular moment on pause was a flash of Jennifer Lopez's naked bottom in 2010 film The Back-Up Plan.

Flesh flashes from Jamie Lee Curtis, Nicole Kidman, Brad Pitt and even the animated Jessica Rabbit also made the top 10.

Top 10:

1. Basic Instinct - Sharon Stone crossing her legs
2. The Back-Up Plan - Jennifer Lopez naked.
3. Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope - Stormtrooper bangs his head
4. Trading Places - Jamie Lee Curtis flashes
5. Who Framed Roger Rabbit - Jessica Rabbit appears to be wearing no underwear.
6. Fight Club - Brad Pitt flashes briefly in hospital
7. Iron Man 2 - Captain America's shield appears on desk.
8. The Lion King - dust spells out "S.F.X."
9. Tron - cameo appearance by Pacman
10. Eyes Wide Shut - Nicole Kidman naked