The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

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  • Genre(s): Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Jonathan Demme, Mary A. Kelly, Ronald M. Bozman, Kyle McCarthy, Gina Maria Leonetti See all Crew
  • Cast(s): Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 1h 59min
  • Music: Howard Shore,Skip Lievsay,Chris Newman,Marissa Littlefield,Fred Rosenberg
  • Award(s): Oscar 1992 (Won)
    Oscar 1992 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: Ballad of a Small Player, Coup!
  • Story:
    A 1991 American psychological horror-thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme, The Silence of the Lambs follows the story of FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she works with imprisoned serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter to catch another serial killer known as Buffalo Bill.
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8.6/10
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STORY, RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Story
A 1991 American psychological horror-thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme, The Silence of the Lambs follows the story of FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she works with imprisoned serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter to catch another serial killer known as Buffalo Bill.
Ratings

8.6/10

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The Silence Of The Lambs Review

The Silence of the Lambs is a critically acclaimed psychological horror-thriller film from the United States, directed by Jonathan Demme. The film tells the story of FBI trainee Clarice Starling, played by Jodie Foster, as she works with incarcerated serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter, played by Anthony Hopkins, to track down another serial killer named Buffalo Bill. The film's tension and suspense are built through its complex characters and intricate plot twists, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats throughout. One of the standout features of the film is its strong performances, particularly by Foster and Hopkins, who deliver nuanced and unforgettable portrayals of their respective characters. The film's direction and cinematography are also noteworthy, with Demme using close-ups and other techniques to heighten the sense of intimacy and tension in key scenes. The Silence of the Lambs is not just a thrilling horror film, but also a powerful exploration of human psychology and the darkest corners of the human mind. It deals with themes of identity, power, and the nature of evil, making it a thought-provoking and haunting film that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll. The Silence of the Lambs is a masterful work of cinema that has rightfully earned its place as a classic in the horror-thriller genre. Its strong performances, gripping storytelling, and powerful themes make it a must-watch for fans of the genre and those who appreciate films that challenge the mind and stir the soul.

AWARDS

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Won
Oscar Award

Best Picture | 1992 | Kenneth

Best Actress in a Leading Role | 1992 | Jodie

Best Director | 1992 | Jonathan

Best Writing Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published | 1992 | Ted

Best Actor in a Leading Role | 1992 | Anthony

Golden Globe Award

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama | 1992 | Jodie

BAFTA Film Award

Best Actress | 1992 | Jodie

Best Actor | 1992 | Anthony

NBR Award

Best Supporting Actor | 1991 | Anthony

Best Film | 1991

Best Director | 1991 | Jonathan

Top Ten Films | 1991

CFCA Award

Best Screenplay | 1992 | Ted

Best Picture | 1992

Best Actor | 1992 | Anthony

Best Actress | 1992 | Jodie

Best Director | 1992 | Jonathan

DFWFCA Award

Best Actor | 1992 | Anthony

Best Actress | 1992 | Jodie

DGA Award

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | 1992

Edgar Award

Best Motion Picture | 1992 | Ted

Felix Award

Best Picture | 2012

Best Director | 2012 | Jonathan

Best Actor | 2012 | Anthony

Best Actress | 2012 | Jodie

Best Adapted Screenplay | 2012 | Ted

Peoples Choice Award

Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture | 1992

PGA Award

Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures | 1992 | Ronald M.

Sant Jordi Award

Best Foreign Actor Mejor Actor Extranjero | 1992 | Anthony

WGA (Screen) Award

Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | 1992 | Ted

Silver Scream Award

1991 | Jonathan

ACCA Award

Best Motion Picture | 1991 | Kenneth

Best Director | 1991 | Jonathan

Best Cast Ensemble | 1991 | Howard

Best Actor in a Leading Role | 1991 | Anthony

Best Film Editing | 1991 | Craig

Best Actress in a Leading Role | 1991 | Jodie

Best Adapted Screenplay | 1991 | Ted

Best Cinematography | 1991 | Tak

Silver Berlin Bear Award

Best Director | 1991 | Jonathan

BSFC Award

Best Film | 1991

Best Supporting Actor | 1991 | Anthony

Best Director | 1991 | Jonathan

Best Cinematography | 1991 | Tak

Chainsaw Award

Best Actor | 1991 | Anthony

Best Actress | 1991 | Jodie

Best StudioBigBudget Film | 1991

Best Screenplay | 1991 | Ted

Hochi Film Award

Best Foreign Language Film | 1991 | Jonathan

Jupiter Award

Best International Actress | 1991 | Jodie

KCFCC Award

Best Film | 1991

Best Actor | 1991 | Anthony

Best Actress | 1991 | Jodie

Best Director | 1991 | Jonathan

OFTA Film Hall of Fame Award

Character | 2023

Motion Picture | 1997

NYFCC Award

Best Film | 1991

Best Director | 1991 | Jonathan

Best Actor | 1991 | Anthony

Best Actress | 1991 | Jodie

Saturn Award

Best Horror Film | 1992

Best Actor | 1992 | Anthony

Best Writing | 1992 | Ted

Best MakeUp | 1992 | Neal

ASCAP Award

Top Box Office Films | 1992 | Howard

ASECAN Award

Best Foreign Film | 1992 | Jonathan

Blue Ribbon Award

Best Foreign Language Film | 1992 | Jonathan

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Nominations
Oscar Award

Best Sound | 1992 | Chris

Best Film Editing | 1992 | Craig

Golden Globe Award

Best Screenplay Motion Picture | 1992 | Ted

Best Motion Picture Drama | 1992

Best Director Motion Picture | 1992 | Jonathan

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Drama | 1992 | Anthony

BAFTA Film Award

Best Editing | 1992 | Craig

Best Film | 1992 | Jonathan

Best Original Film Score | 1992 | Howard

Best Sound | 1992 | Tom

Best Screenplay Adapted | 1992 | Ted

Best Cinematography | 1992 | Tak

Best Direction | 1992 | Jonathan

Felix Award

Best Supporting Actor | 2012 | Ted

Best Supporting Actress | 2012 | Brooke

Best Film Editing | 2012 | Craig

Best Original Score | 2012 | Howard

Best Sound Design | 2012

Best Cinematography | 2012 | Tak

Saturn Award

Best DVD Collection For | 2010

Best DVD Collection | 2010

Best Actress | 1992 | Jodie

Best Director | 1992 | Jonathan

Best Music | 1992 | Howard

Best Costumes | 1992 | Colleen

Satellite Award

Best DVD Extras | 2007

Eddie Award

Best Edited Feature Film | 1992 | Craig

of the Japanese Academy Award

Best Foreign Film | 1992

César Award

Best Foreign Film Meilleur film tranger | 1992 | Jonathan

DFWFCA Award

Best Picture | 1992

Best Director | 1992 | Jonathan

Best Screenplay | 1992 | Ted

Silver Ribbon Award

Best Foreign Director Regista del Miglior Film Straniero | 1992 | Jonathan

ALFS Award

Film of the Year | 1992

Actor of the Year | 1992 | Anthony

Actress of the Year | 1992 | Jodie

Director of the Year | 1992 | Jonathan

NSFC Award

Best Actress | 1992 | Jodie

Best Director | 1992 | Jonathan

USC Scripter Award

1992 | Thomas

(screenwriter) | 1992 | Thomas

ACCA Award

Best Sound | 1991 | Chris

Best Makeup Hairstyling | 1991 | Alan

Best Original Score | 1991 | Howard

Best Stunt Ensemble | 1991

Best Actor in a Supporting Role | 1991 | Ted

Best Production Design | 1991 | Karen

Golden Berlin Bear Award

1991 | Jonathan

Artios Award

Best Casting for Feature Film Drama | 1991 | Howard

Chainsaw Award

Best Soundtrack | 1991 | Howard

Golden Train Award

Best Film | 1991 | Jonathan

LAFCA Award

Best Music For | 1991

Best Music | 1991 | Howard

Sant Jordi Award

Best Foreign Actress Mejor Actriz Extranjera | 1991 | Jodie

BOX OFFICE

Budget 19,000,000 USD

Box Office Collection 272,742,922 USD

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

(at around 17 mins) Jodie Foster claims that during the first meeting between Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling, Sir Anthony Hopkins's mocking of her southern accent was improvised on the spot. Foster's horrified reaction was genuine since she felt personally attacked. She later thanked Hopkins for generating such an honest reaction.

After Lecter was moved from Baltimore, the plan was to dress him in a yellow or orange jumpsuit. Sir Anthony Hopkins convinced director Jonathan Demme and costume designer Colleen Atwood that the character would seem more clinical and unsettling if he was dressed in pure white. Hopkins has since said he got the idea from his fear of dentists.

In preparation for his role, Sir Anthony Hopkins studied files of serial killers. Also, he visited prisons, and studied convicted murderers, and was present during some court hearings concerning gruesome murderers and serial killings.

(at around 12 mins) When Jonathan Demme filmed the scene where Lecter and Starling first meet, Sir Anthony Hopkins said he should look directly at the camera as it panned into his line of sight. He felt Lecter should be portrayed as "knowing everything."

At 24:52 of screen time, Anthony Hopkins' performance is the second shortest to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (behind David Niven in Separate Tables (1958) at 23:39). In terms of percentage of run time, Hopkins is the shortest, as he only appears in 21% of the film.

Popular Dialogues

"Hannibal Lecter: A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti."

"Hannibal Lecter: Well, Clarice - have the lambs stopped screaming?"

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