Silence of the Lambs, The

USA 1991, 115 minutes
Dir. Jonathan Demme
Rating: [M]
Genres: Suspense/Crime / Controversy, Serial Killers

Feat. Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald, Brooke Smith

Aroview: Celebrated adaptation of Thomas Harris' novel follows the hunt of a gruesome serial killer by a rookie cop (Jodie Foster), 'aided' by an incarcerated kindred nutcase, Dr. Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lechter.

Oscar - Best Picture

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5 stars (Exceptional) Hopkins is perfectly sinister as Dr Lector in this spine-tingling suspense story penned by Harris. A classic horror/suspense/thriller which should be experienced. ~Tom H
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4 stars (Very Good) A classic psychological thriller/horror that's probably permanently engraved in the memory of all who've ever seen it. The relationship and dynamics between Dr. Hannibal Lechter and Clarice is quite unforgettable. ~GenXGirl
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4 stars (Very Good) Hopkins gives an over-acted but contextually perfect performance, Foster is outstanding and the film is at is best when it explores the dynamics between the two. ~Wizzums
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5 stars (Exceptional) This breathtaking psychological thriller and terrific character study will always be remembered for its iconic depiction of one of the most fascinating monsters ever created, Hannibal Lecter. ~Anon
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4 stars (Very Good) it's one of my favorite Anthony Hopkins movies, and loved ted levine as buffalo bull ~Wyatt Earp
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5 stars (Exceptional) One of my favorite suspense films...excellent. ~emjay
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4 stars (Very Good) Frankly one of the greatest films to ever do it, but the depiction of Buffalo Bill is just a devastating achilles heel. ~gradientboon