The Silence of the Lambs IS DISTURBING!

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My first time watching The Silence of the Lambs. Who would have thought a movie with LAMB in the title would make my skin crawl off. This movie caught me off guard and I tried so hard to be prepared for its disturbing nature. I hope you enjoy my movie reaction & commentary!
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Original Movie: The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
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[@CasualNerdReactions]

What are your thoughts on The Silence of the Lamb? I was truly disturbed, I had to laugh at myself editing this one. 🤣

[@davidmenke7552]

Love this one. Saw it when I was 14 I'm 44 now) and its still one of my faves. On a completely different side note, I really suggest you watch/react to Ordinary People. It won Best Picture in 1980 or 81. I guarantee it will move you. Fyi, its nothing like Silence of the Lambs, but its just as damn good! And it has a really young and handsome Timothy Hutton! Happy New Year, Chris!!!!

[@cometogether999]

It's one of the greatest movies ever made. Sure, it's disturbing. One of the reasons it's so good.

[@gamleskalle1]

Saw it at 18 in the cinema. It was 18certificate so I barely was old enough. Seen it 10times or more. Fantastic film. Won 5oscars.

[@traceyb9443]

Jodie Foster and Sir Anthony Hopkins! Utter legends both! 😁

[@douglascampbell9809]

As good as the movies (yes there is a series) are the books are even better. I highly recommend reading them. Red Dragon (1981) The Silence of the Lambs (1988) Hannibal (1999) Hannibal Rising (2006) The movies parallel the books to a point and then the studio balked and shifts away from the books in a way I don't agree with.

[@ladyasriel7874]

“My cat just ran out of the room afraid of me!” 😂😂😂

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

I had just moved to Los Angeles, and was staying at a youth hostel in Venice Beach, California, and everyone had seen this movie, but they convinced me to go watch it-so I went to Santa Monica, and the theater was EMPTY except for me-it was so, so scary watching this all alone in the theater …😳…☺️…it was and more frightening and fun!

[@gsparkman]

I think a lot of new viewers that have heard how "scary" this movie is their whole life come into the movie thinking it is going to attempt to terrify from the opening credits. This film is smarter than that. The pacing is intentional and masterful. I am mesmerized by its subtlety every time I watch it, and for me this film never gets old. In the all-time top 20 of films.

[@rajarshisarkar2192]

I second u

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

There is no question that Silence/Lambs movie is the most intelligent murder-mystery-horror movie of all time. Its subject matter and mood is sooo dark and heinous, it ranks close to the original ALIEN movie when it comes to extreme, cold-blooded, utterly scary suspense!

[@johnanderson5558]

Best reaction of 2022 so far: “Hannibal Lector is in the ambulance! No! No! Oh my God! Oh my God! Holy crap!” 😊 loved it

[@CasualNerdReactions]

🤣 glad you enjoyed it. This movie earned it. I figured it out a split second before they revealed it and my kind didn’t stop blowing for several minutes.

[@derrisreaditbefore]

@@CasualNerdReactions This is exactly the emotion that makes it an excellent reaction video - they've worked so hard to lull you into feeling secure about the tone, before, well - ripping your face off.

[@edp5886]

Yeah, after seeing some of his reactions early in the video - I knew that scene would be the best!

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Scared the s&+#t out of your poor cat, too! Heehee....

[@o0Wardreamer0o]

Chris: Did my patrons pick the best movie or one I would have a strong reaction to? Me: Yes.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

That about sums it up! 🤣

[@bwilliams463]

You're right about the height difference between Starling and the male characters. They specifically cast Jody Foster against very tall men, to accentuate her discomfort and out-of-place feelings.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

It really added to the effect plus the way they kept leering / hitting on her.

[@dlweiss]

Great reaction as always! To answer your question at 19:55 - Hannibal posed the body in such a grotesque and dramatic fashion in order to act as misdirection. By drawing the cops' focus to such a garish display, it unsettled and distracted them enough that they never looked too closely at the "Sergeant" lying on the floor. Like a magician pulling the audience's focus away from the actual trick being played. And it was also a private little joke for Hannibal, by referencing the "Butterfly/Moth" motif that Bill was obsessed with.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

That makes so much sense. I think there are definite layers to almost anything he does in this movie.

[@grayscribe1342]

@@CasualNerdReactions The movie doesthat several times. With the'checking the corners' or 'keep away from the glas' for example. You think it's setting something up something, but then does something else. I'd say your reaction is about normal btw.

[@SaguaroBlossom]

He turned the guard into a death's head moth.

[@seraiharper5553]

@@CasualNerdReactions By the way, that particular form of execution is called "The Blood Eagle" and was reserved for traitors and other extreme criminals. It was done while the prisoner was still alive.

[@Stevarooni]

"My cat just ran out of the room, afraid of me!!!" That's a good twist, then. 😁

[@deedeestardust2535]

I looove your reaction to Hannibal’s escape! This one is one of my favourites! I can’t say anything elae about Jodie and Anthony but Ted Levine as Buffalo Bill was amazingly terrifying! Loving your channel and happy new year! 😁

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Thanks so much DeeDee! Ted Levine was also great, i definitely believes he was capable of skinning and making a suit of the skin. No easy feat. Happy new year!

[@porflepopnecker4376]

"He ordered a second dinner! Lamb chops." "What does he want for breakfast? Lamb and eggs?"

[@TangentOmega]

In 86 I had seen the prequel, Manhunter, so ì knew Hannibal Lechter. The part you found boring was building my anxiety to the max. Like pulling back a rubber band. Ì knew it would snap hard. Yeah, I was disturbed.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Every scene with Hannibal Lecter was incredibly effect. I think it was specifically around when they were traveling as the fbi and Investigating the body and the bug where I felt myself waning. Probably not a full 40 minutes.

[@88wildcat]

A couple of tidbits about Foster's performance in this movie. The scene where Buffalo Bill is stalking her in the dark in the cellar was shot with normal lighting and the night vision effect was added in post production. That means when she did all of that fumbling and stumbling and blindly reaching out for her surroundings she could see her surroundings as plain as day yet it looks totally authentic like it was actually shot in the dark. Secondly in the last one on one scene with Lecter in Memphis where she is telling him about the lambs, when she was giving her monologue a technician in the background dropped a wrench on the floor. You can't hear it in the movie but it was loud enough during the filming that when the scene was over Foster turned around to Jonathan Demme and said "What in the hell was that?" She gives nothing away that anything happened in the background in the scene though.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

That is truly impressive all the way around! Thanks for sharing, she earned the Oscar without those tidbits, but that really speaks to her level of focus and ability.

[@rxtsec1]

This movie was Jodie's 2nd oscar so she already had one. Anyways the scene when she talks about the Lamb was supposed to have a flashback but the director saw how good she was & said "I can't do the flashback cause she might when another oscar just for this scene" How right he was

[@dances4980]

"I think Anthony Hopkins is a really good actor." this is not a thought, nor an opinion. This is an objective fact.

[@ChrisMaxfieldActs]

One thing no one ever mentions are the opening titles. That black writing, with the thin white outline, is unique, and it, along with the music, hints at the horrors that will follow.

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

Interestingly, the movie's dark score had the same composer as the Lord of the Rings/Hobbit trilogies: Howard Shore.

[@ChrisMaxfieldActs]

@@nathanfitzgerald6651 Also, Cronenberg's THE DEAD ZONE film. Very eerie soundtrack for an underrated movie.

[@Melancthon7332]

@@ChrisMaxfieldActs Howard Shore has scored *every single one* of Cronenberg's movies since 1979 - over fifteen films - except for The Dead Zone, which was scored by MIchael Kamen.

[@ThreadBomb]

@@Melancthon7332 Yep, and the music for Silence of the Lambs is definitely closer to Cronenberg than to LOTR! Considering what he was known for, Shore's old-fashioned swashbuckling score for Tolkein was a surprise. Though he had in fact done a variety of movies over the years, including comedies Big and Mrs Doubtfire.

[@kaikell7541]

The font / typeface used in the opening credits is very similar to that used in the opening of each episode of Twin Peaks, which was made at the same time, except that the colour in Silence is black and in Twin Peaks it is green.

[@magicalmrwest]

“Why did he pose the body in such a dramatic fashion?” 9/10ths of super villainy is presentation.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Super valid. 👏

[@dongilleo9743]

Posing the body was part of the plan. It's like in a magic act, when the magician does something to draw the attention of the audience away from whatever slight of hand move he's doing. Bright colors, lots of exaggerated moves, assistants in sexy costume, etc. It's all designed to draw the eyes of the audience away from where the magician is actually doing the trick. Hannibal does the same thing with his escape. The officer posed hanging from the cell is the distraction. The police are so shocked by that display, they aren't concentrating. None of them think to check the identity of the man in the police uniform laying on the floor. They just assume it's their officer. Hannibal lays out a series of distractions and misleads, so they don't figure out his plan until it's too late.

[@classiclife7204]

Movies were tougher 30 years ago, so the gore wasn't really an issue; Hopkins was. This Shakespearean actor who had done a lot of posh British films was suddenly this frightening, soft-spoken and courteous satanic villain. In retrospect, the most shocking thing about "Lambs" was that it was the first film since "It Happened One Night" back in 1934 (which you should see, if you haven't) that WON the Big Five major awards (Best Film, Director, Screenplay, Actor, Actress). I don't think that has happened again, can't remember.

[@michaelceraso1977]

actually in 1975 One flew over Cuckoo's NEST was the 2nd film to garner all 5 maj oscars, this was the 3rd film

[@classiclife7204]

@@michaelceraso1977 AH! Thank you! Yeah, I was a little shaky on that.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

And the first horror movie to do so. Even though many refuse to concede that it is a horror film, it most certainly is.

[@DarthJedi7783]

It reminds me of Leslie Nielsen's change from serious actor to full blown comedy performances! What a transition!

[@tommy5675]

Hopkins was only on screen for about 15 minutes. But his Best Actor performance is very had to beat

[@daveautzen9089]

I recommend the novel this movie is based on, as well as Red Dragon which is the first story featuring Lecter. The film version of Red Dragon also adds Lecter’s capture (I think). There is a 3rd hook/movie called Hannibal as well.

[@HuntingViolets]

Jodie Foster turned down the role in Hannibal (due to something in the book). Julianne Moore took the part (I think they didn't end up using what Foster objected to, but I didn't see the movie). Of course, there is also a television series called Hannibal and two versions of Red Dragon.

[@hippiechic6772]

Hi Casual Nerd Reaction , I have found "Silence of The Lambs" to be one of the most disturbing films I have ever seen but it is also a favorite of mine . The acting in this film is Above Par and I enjoyed every intense and intelligent interaction throughout this whole film. Your reactions and commentary here made watching this again even more enjoyable . Your expression from the ambulance reveal is priceless and I became a subscriber to your channel now . Thank you for this very much.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Thanks so much & welcome to the channel! The acting in this film is absolutely incredible. Every scene between Jodie foster and Anthony Hopkins sizzled.

[@SaguaroBlossom]

This movie is an absolute masterpiece. Anthony Hopkins was on screen for less than 20 minutes, and still won Best Actor. He does such an amazing job that his presence just hangs over the entire movie when he's not on screen. Jodie Foster was legit scared/intimidated by Anthony Hopkins during filming, which is part of the reason for their chemistry. (intentionally by Hopkins) At an early screening, Anthony Hopkins snuck in and sat in the very back of the theater. At the end of the movie, he leaned forward and, in his Hannibal Lecter voice, asked the random people there what they thought. Can you even imagine?

[@mrfomo217]

Oh! This is gonna be a treat. Can't wait for the ambulance scene. Edit: Did not disappoint.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

😅 glad it didn’t disappoint.

[@Garryck-1]

No.. you're not 'over-reacting'. Not exactly. But from the reactions of yours that I've watched, it's clear that you're a very gentle soul. Even if you are capable of some "Yeah! Light him up!" moments. And through this channel, you're being exposed to some of the depths of human evil and depravity (and other scary shit) that I strongly suspect you've never imagined in your wildest dreams. That has to be kinda rough. For what it's worth, I think you're handling it pretty well, all things considered.

[@lisathuban8969]

I'm 60 years old. I love movies and have seen a ton of them. This film still scares the bejesus out of me, mainly because there are no supernatural elements, only stuff that happens in the real world. I would rank it with the top five crazy scary films I've ever seen.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

That’s definitely a good observation. The way they depicted everything is far too real and definitely terrifying.

[@dr.laurawil402]

I have never understood why tiny Clarice tried to take down such a large, strong, and scary man all by herself. He wasn't spooked at all until she polled her gun and yelled at him to freeze. She could easily have taken the card, left quietly, and called it in.

[@LordVolkov]

If you enjoy the grotesque imagery Hannibal creates, I highly recommend the Hannibal TV show. Every frame is a painting and Mads Mikkelsen embodies the character just as well as Anthony Hopkins.

[@themourningstar338]

Mads Mikkelsen is fantastic. As much as I love Anthony Hopkins, gotta say Mads is my favorite Hannibal.

[@ThreadBomb]

@@themourningstar338 Same.

[@RamblingRose08]

This is based on the second novel in a series of books about Hannibal Lector (there are 4). This is my favorite movie of the series. Book 3 is my favorite book in the series. Thank you for a great reaction!

[@SebasTian58323]

One of the most unsettling things about Hannibal, to me at least, is that even behind bars, or later strapped down, it always feels like he's the one in control.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

That’s exactly right! It’s unnerving.

[@jonm6891]

“My cat just ran out of the room afraid of me!” Best reaction ever!!!

[@dompy1]

I saw this on its first run. I was at a matinee at an old theater in Hollywood. There were very few people in attendance because it was the middle of the week. The theater had a veil of dust hanging in mid air and during the climax, a very strange man came sauntering up the aisle. I was petrified. I consider this one of the finest thrillers ever made and the atmosphere during my first watch made it all the more terrifying.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Oh no! Why would anyone in the theater be moving. I’m disturbed just thinking about it. 🤣 sounds like an all around great experience.

[@nerdywordyprincess8499]

Your reaction to the ambulance scene was priceless. A couple of fun facts: Hannibal's line, "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti." was a medical reference. He was likely being treated with MAOIs and 3 things you're not supposed to have while on those meds is liver, beans, and wine. He was hinting that he hadn't been taking his meds. Also, the author of the book Thomas Harris was a psychiatrist. He wrote a self help book called "I'm OK You're Ok". In High School, my friend and I had a running joke when one of us would ask how they other was we'd say I'm ok, you're OK, so let's go write a book about a cannibal.

[@tomyoung9049]

Your reaction to the ambulance scene was great. This is a constant psychological thriller. You find yourself constantly tense even sometimes when you weren't fully aware why.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Thank you! A lot of reasons to be unsettled by this, the sheer psychological aspects of Hannibal’s conversations were enough to make my skin crawl (ha, pun!)

[@karlmoles6530]

Now imagine a whole audience freaking out like that. That's why this is one of my favorite movies I've ever seen.

[@Stefarooh]

I saw this in theatres with my parents. I was 13 when it came out. People where hiding under the seats of people sitting in front of them. I know because my mother had slid all the way down to the floor by the end of the film and she exited the theatre with a migraine headache from all the tension. The film was a phenomenon when it released. We had never seen anything like this before with such disturbing content. People immediately knew as they exited the theatre they were watching an instant classic that would rank up there with Psycho one day.

[@DylansPen]

Hopkins was only on screen for about 17 minutes, just an epic performance. And yes it was shocking when it came out, it was talked about a lot.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Every second he was on screen was completely electric.

[@DylansPen]

@@CasualNerdReactions Bring up Billy Crystal's entrance on the Academy Awards for 1992 on KZbin, you'll see how impactful the movie was. He was the host. The film won Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay.

[@michaelschwartz8730]

When this film was new, EVERYONE reacted like you did. One of my favorite films. You'll never forget your first time :D

[@corumhayes8178]

21:29 I love the way the lightbulb comes on in this moment. Great reaction!!

[@glamazon6172]

18:18 "You have to convince yourself the lion is not in the room. When it is, I assure you, you will know."

[@derrisreaditbefore]

Chris, I adored your reaction to this, not least for the simply epic moment of realization you have *just* before the movie turns on the adrenaline. Yes, when the movie came out it blew people away, it was spoken about then, and it remains, as one of the most terrifying films to watch. That Sir Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster can ramp up the tension so effortlessly while sitting, completely stationary, and just talking, is a credit to their skills as actors, and they absolutely deserved their part in the film winning all five of the 'big' Oscars.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

The me so much, Derri! I was amazed every time they were on screen together. Remarkable. I agree, definitely deserving of the wins.

[@tfpp1]

21:32 - Best reaction ever, to that moment of the film.

[@vickenator]

This was a great reaction video! When this one came out, I was like 15 and my dad wouldn't allow me to go see it because he'd read the book and knew how disturbing the subject matter was. I saw it a couple years later and was mesmerized. But he was right to have me wait!

[@MrDrboomstick]

Taking the time and effort during an escape attempt to make a tableau out of one of the guards has the same purpose as eating his victims, both show his contempt. if he doesn't like you, you are food/art supplies to him.

[@ThreadBomb]

I think the tableau was also to distract the police so they wouldn't examine his face too closely.

[@gggooding]

Good call, Chris, with Hannibal's murder scene being an angel/work of art. Anyone know what *specific* work of art it is? In the books, his murder scenes were all arranged into medieval works of art...and is how FBI guy Will Graham caught Hannibal in the book before Silence, Red Dragon. Arguably, as well, Hanny made murder-angel-yuck to distract everyone from noticing that he's sgt Pembry for Halloween. In da book: he ate that nurse's tongue, mentioned briefly in da movie, so no one would inspect his mouth ever again...as he slowly built and hid a handcuff key in his gums for years. (Pen thing works for the movie...visual simplicity and whatnot).

[@Henrik_Holst]

Sorry but it was not medieval works of art, Will sees that Hannibal have a copy of The Wound Man which is a medieval surgical diagram, and he realizes that all the victims have wounds that match those from the diagram.

[@susanbotwinski5584]

This was definitely a must see movie! You made it through. It was an excellent reaction. It's a stunner, shocker. Loved it. Happy Merry 2022!

[@shirleyduffer2081]

“MY CAT JUST RAN OUT OF THE ROOM AFRAID OF ME! Ah! Happy New Year! Fantastic reaction !!

[@CasualNerdReactions]

She bolted so fast! 🤣 happy New Year, Shirley!

[@shirleyduffer2081]

Thank you ! I saw this in the theatre (in the middle of the day) and remember being a little scared of going to sleep☹️

[@nickmanzo8459]

Best movie for the unwary to react to. That reaction to wearing his face is one of the best viewing experiences of this year so far.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Haha thanks! It’s certainly my personal fav I’ve release so far this year. 🤣

[@nickmanzo8459]

@@CasualNerdReactions not sure if you take requests over comments, but I’d love to see your reaction to The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Paper Moon, and Tron.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

It is a little difficult to take requests when you get so many, but I do put them all on my potential movie reaction list. Ultimately my patrons voting make the most impact. These are interesting ones, though I have seen Tron. Thanks!

[@YesThatNeal]

You must react to Hannibal, the series. The absolute best series of its genre ever made. Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal is brilliant casting. There's no Clarice, but there's Will Graham, which is an even better dynamic. Terrifying and breathtaking. You won't be disappointed.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

One day I definitely will! It sounds incredible.

[@paulamoya7956]

Your reaction to the face trick was The ULTIMATE BEST EVERRR🤣😂⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@CasualNerdReactions]

🤣 haha thanks. That definitely makes was a moment I won’t soon forget.

[@glenroberts9831]

I too have to put my 2 cents in regarding the Hannibal TV series. Never before have I seen death presented in such a beautiful art form. The visuals in the show are truly breathtaking, acting is top notch, writing excellent, plot is tight and very intriguing.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Oh wow, I didn’t even realize there was a series! I’ll have to give a try one day. Thanks!

[@babsgalv6556]

​@@CasualNerdReactionsyou will be forever grateful at that recommendation. Murder Bambi forever.

[@michaelsimpson6970]

I think one of the reasons this movie swept the Oscars is because it was an excellent adaptation of a popular novel. The casting is also top drawer.

[@sfkeepay]

I watched this in a theater with friends during its initial release. It was a huge deal, winning five Oscars (best Picture, Actress, Actor, Director, and Screenplay) among many others. It propelled Hopkins to international superstar status and reinforced Jodie Foster’s already well-earned reputation as an exceptional actor and talent. And yes, it was jaw-dropping to watch the first time. One of my friends in particular was utterly freaked by it, and implored me not to imitate Hopkins lines. Of course, parts of it were by us immediately recognized as quasi-homophobic and definitely transphobic. But at that time, those things usually got a pass.

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

The reason why Buffalo Bill was waiting to attack Clarice? In the novel he was fascinated with her, never having a chance to hunt any victims in the basement. He was also fascinated with her hair, and planned to scalp her and put it on his head so he could scream "Surprise!!" to the Senator's daughter. Clarice's reaction to killing him stems from an earlier training session when she didn't look behind her which got her "killed".

[@MrGorn25]

I love how you cut the tension with "I'm starting think his arm isnt actually broken.." lol

[@CasualNerdReactions]

😅

[@GN-jn1ty]

Dude, they're still making Hannibal Lector series and movies 30 years later - THAT's how impactful that character - AND especially Sir Anthony's portrayal - was.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I had no idea until I released this that there was so much more. I look forward to diving in.

[@Megan-ir3ze]

I’m slowly binge watching your videos. Love your reactions! I’m glad you enjoy this movie and the 28 days/weeks later!

[@CasualNerdReactions]

They’re so good. Glad you’re enjoying the channel, Megan 🙂

[@innercircle341]

Happy New Year!! Great reaction. Do the rest of these. really enjoy your work, an actual pleasure to watch you experience this movie.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Thanks so much! I didn't realize there was more, but I will definitely make a point to watch at some point.

[@spiderfingers86]

The Best Picture Winner of that year as well as Best Actor and Actress for both Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Well deserved all around! 👏

[@footofjuniper8212]

I was in college when this came out in theaters. I saw it with a couple of friends in a mid-sized town in Tennessee. We were all completely surprised by everything, and loved every minute of it. I've watched it countless times since. Thanks for the video!

[@artvankampen8993]

Thanks so much, Man! I really enjoy watching these movies with you and sort of re-experiencing them again for the first time even though I’ve seen them many times. Saw this opening night, hard to believe it’s over 30 years ago.

[@doorlocke8009]

Whenever I see a horror film I'm usually disappointed because they rely on jump scares and grotesque scenery. Silence of the Lambs was the first horror film I truly liked because rarely did it pull a jump scare, 90% of it was all mental a "you know what's going on and oh my god" sort of scary.

[@arkikali5632]

Great reaction. And you did not overreact at all. I saw this in theater when I was... 17 maybe? Anyway, I had no idea men could "tuck," so when Bill turned around I was all "WHAT!?!" And I said, very loudly, "Omigod, he's a she?!?" LOL Bless my heart.

[@simonfrederiksen104]

The lion in winter (1968) Insane cast I watch it every Christmas

[@dorothywillis1]

Definitely!

[@Arcege]

Hannibal used the raw lamb chop to cover his face for the ambulance.

[@williammatthews693]

Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster get all the credit in this movie but I think Ted Levine (Buffalo Bill) is so underrated it's criminal! He's such an excellent actor and you can recognize his voice anywhere. Not-so-fun-fact: Ted had to get a little drunk before he felt comfortable doing the infamous "tuck" scene.

[@a1superfantastic]

"MY CAT JUST RAN OUT OF THE ROOM AFRAID OF ME!!!!" Can I just say you had me doubled over laughing? 🤣

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Haha glad to hear. 🤣

[@a1superfantastic]

@@CasualNerdReactions But it reminds me of how similar the reaction was when I first saw it... everyone in the theater screamed the same way. It's really something when you watch a future masterpiece in the theater, not knowing what to expect! Too bad the sequels weren't nearly as good.

[@woodedlane]

You gotta love that last line tho 'I'm having an old friend for dinner.' So cool.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Haha it was a great last line.

[@billshine401]

I LOL'ed when your cat ran out. We do love you. But that doesn't mean we don't want to scare you.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Haha super fair, Bill! I laugh at myself when I watch these back

[@ludovicoc7046]

Sending EMT's to Chris's place to check on him.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Thank you. I have made a full recovery, mostly. 🤣

[@DarthJedi7783]

Lecter told Clarice where Buffalo Bill was located in their first meeting. He mentioned "The Duomo seen from THE BELVEDERE", Buffalo Bill was in BELVEDERE, Ohio. This film has haunted me for over 30 years! Great reaction BTW! Loved it!

[@CasualNerdReactions]

😳 how is he that intelligent and yet I totally believe it. Glad you enjoyed it

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Have seen this many times...never got the Belvedere connection! Thanks..

[@DanielleDeLisle]

Silence of the Lambs is both disturbing and very good. The tension and slow burn are worth it for sure. A couple trivia things. Ted Levine, who played Buffalo Bill, had a hard time getting work after this. Sort of a victim of his own success. He finally ended up shaking it off when he took a role on Monk. The television show with Tony Shaloub. He plays Lt. Stottlemeyer. Also, Anthony Hopkins does not blink in his scenes. It is part of what makes him so disturbing. Another movie like this, brilliant but disturbing, is se7en with Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman. It is totally worth a watch too.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I didn’t realize he was from monk! I’ll never watch either the same way again haha. I didn’t notice his lack of blinking, but that definitely adds to his terrifying persona. And se7en is another on my list for sure!

[@maryrichardson1318]

I read the book before the movie came out. Much more detail. I also read the prequal--The Red Dragon. Much scarier to me because of the way the killer chose his victims. Hit closer to home, especially in that time period.

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

“I’m never gonna recover from that!” (😳…🤣)

[@CasualNerdReactions]

STILL HAVEN’t RECOVERED.

[@jimbrown868]

Chris....saw this one in the theater when it first came out. Seeing those closeups of Hannibal when he was talking to Clarise from the cage was so intense. It seems like you missed the significance of Lechter's last comment. "I'm having an old friend for dinner," as he watched Dr. Chilton walking into the crowd. But as always, nice job again, new friend.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Those close ups were real! I copied it once for fun haha. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

[@louielouie22]

15:10 Hannibal realized the warden forgot his pen on his bed.

[@staciepoole8161]

For me, the most terrifying part of this movie is the fact that serial killers are real. The monster are real and in human form. You could be living next door to someone that kills for kicks. Hannibal walks into the crowd and you’d never know who or what he is by looking at him. That is true terror.

[@donna25871]

One of only three films to win the top five Oscars (Best Film, Director, Actor, Actress and Screenplay). The other two were It Happened One Night (1933) and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1976).

[@Huntress59]

I literally saw this movie originally at the theatre in Calumet City on the edge of Chicago . The whole theatre gasped when they said they were going to get Buffalo Bill there .

[@shallowgal462]

All of your reactions are over the top. That's part of why we love you.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

🤣 I enjoy doing this because I can just be whatever me I am in the moment. I act the same way in real life and it’s too much haha

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

I'm delighted you took my advice on one of your previous videos when I urged you to review The Silence of the Lambs. This is a horror movie that obviously leaves a major impression

[@CasualNerdReactions]

It was a great suggestion!! This really is not one you can forget. Truly a great film.

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

@@CasualNerdReactions Hannibal Lecter is the most fascinating, evil movie-villain-monster I've ever seen in my life. Anthony Hopkins obviously deserved his Oscar.

[@keithmays8076]

If you thought the face scene was shocking, then you should hear what happened later on. Years later, at a screening of this movie, Anthony Hopkins snuck in and sat in the back row of the theater. Part way through, he saw this lady in front of him jumping at the right points. She was terrified. Then a black out happened, plunging the theater into darkness. Then someone in front of him said, "It’s a blackout, I think Hannibal Lecter’s in the theatre.’ She turned around and said, ‘Oh my God he is!’”

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Oh no! That’s so funny 🤣 I would love to have seen that and find out what was going through Anthony Hopkins head.

[@corvus1374]

Before this, there was a 1986 movie called Manhunter, about the capture of Hannibal Leckter (as he's spelled in the movie). Buffalo Bill is a character in that movie, too. So is Jack Crawford. Different actors, though.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Definitely want to watch this one day!

[@thunderstruck5484]

Saw In a packed theater everyone thought it was great and talking about it on the way out, thanks again really enjoy your reactions and analysis

[@unstrung65]

When this movie came out , it had a different type of audience , they were much more used to slow build ups and not much gore . The film makers relied more on the viewer's imagination . Today most Netflix movies , as an example , rely way too much on gore , in fact many people love gore and are drawn to it . A sad state of affairs . And their attention span is much more limited .

[@PastorVaughn]

Loved this! It's been a long time since I've seen this. I'll have to dig it up.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Oh no, well at least you know what to expect if you do 😳

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

I have to say, the "Shawshank Redemption" reaction convinced me to sub, but this reaction has made you one of my favorites.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

haha thanks so much! I try to bring a genuine reaction to each video, which can create a wildly different experience and perception of me depending on which one you see first. 🤣

[@okeefe757]

I was 16 when this came out. I went to see it with my parents. We all loved it . I don't remember anything about hearing of people screaming in the theater or whatever. People loved it and it hit the Oscar grandslam in winning BEST Actor, Actress, Director, and Picfure. I remember hearing the theme song constantly being played in our Living Room because it kept winning. It and they definitely deserved it

[@Rallarbusen]

Big Five Oscars: Picture, Director, Actor, Actress and Script. The Big Five have only been swept three times in Oscar history: "One flew over the cuckoo's nest" and "It happened one night" are the others.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I feel like in theater, I probably would have just been frozen in my seat. Amazing accomplishment and well deserved with the Oscar grand slam!

[@Sweet_Venom0027]

"what kind of person would you have to be, not only to commit these horrible crimes but then to then get lazy with the cover up" Reminds me of something Ted Bundy once said. He said something along the lines of when ya first start committing murders ya plan out everything conceivable with it so it goes smoothly and ur chances of getting caught are low but the more ya do it the easier it gets and the more you forget to do the bits and pieces you initially planned for and these are the things that end up getting ya caught. From what I know of serial killers when they first start out they are inexperienced and that inexperience makes then have to be extremely cautious to avoid getting caught cuz at that point they know that what they are doing is a horrific crime that will either land them in prison forever or get the death penalty, and on some level there is still the reverence for the human life they are taking. However as time goes on and the number of deaths increases, a sort of ego starts to develop. "I've been getting away with this for so long, I must be smarter than the cops" or maybe "luck is on my side and I'll never get caught", something along those lines gets into the murderers head and they start to get sloppy in their approach. Some even take really stupid risks to get recognition for their murders, again thinking that the police will never catch them cuz they were too careful or smart. But really, I'd say the only serial murderers who really get away with it are the ones who stop while they're ahead. Look at BTK he'd probably still be out and about if he hadn't gotten stupid. Or Jeffrey Dahmer who would probably have evaded capture if he hadn't gotten sloppy with his victims; dude was actually close to getting arrested and found out twice before his actual homicide arrest and neither time was a wakeup call to stop, he just got emboldened to keep doing it.

[@Cubs-Den-Reactions]

Amazing comment! Thank you for sharing that. That’s seriously really cool. 😊

[@claytheist6736]

I always pictured he made a spectacle of the guard by making him look like a dove released from his cage but idk

[@aagold76]

Imagine watching in a dark theatre with strangers- leaving the theatre at night/in the dark... YES- people were talking about this film- huge reaction- released in February and still won Best picture a year later.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

That would an amazing experience!!

[@aagold76]

@@CasualNerdReactions It was scary! Saw with a friend- 4pm show about 40 people in theatre- it was dark when we got out around 630- late February... went to get gas on way home, a white van pulled up while we were there, freaked- it was a windy night- the wind hit the aluminum awning and made a crash sound and we both screamed bloody murder- I STILL check the corner behind me when I enter a dark room.

[@Ona1979]

Me and my brother saw Silence of The Lambs, when we were children. We mistook it for a dark comedy. I guess that my childhood and my family were a little dark

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Well, the important thing is you enjoyed it, I think.

[@desireezachry8086]

Most terrifying Marco Polo I’m dying

[@claymccoy]

Huh...I've seen this movie many times but never noticed that when he requested lamb chops, it is may due to Clarice's story (also the drawing in his cell).

[@CasualNerdReactions]

The drawings were really creepy, and yet Impressive!

[@jodiedehart3314]

I saw this in the theater with my mom when it came out ( she LOVED horror movies!) and i swear...the jumps, the gasps, the moments where the tension was so bad you could have heard a pin drop.....EVERYONE was horrified and scared out of their wits!!😱😱😂😂😂 the tension build-up was beyond a level 10...more like level 25 on steroids. I had never seen anything like it, still haven't to this day...that's what makes this movie one of the G.O.A T.'s!!❤️❤️❤️

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I wish I could have seen this one in theaters, I really want to see a movie that affects a whole crowd like this!

[@mejestin]

i dont know how shocking it was when it came out. but i could just guess the audiance was x1000 not preapared like we are now.. the writer of it got so much respect for planning and learning for over inteligence psycho's! and the way hannibal escaped... dude! even for today scripts its so over the top

[@doctorj6030]

I read the book before I saw the movie & it kept me up at night, butvI think the movie was better than the book. "It puts the lotion on its skin or it gets the hose" & at the end when Hannibal says he is having an old friend for dinner & meant it, but the back & forth between Anthony Hopkins , & Clarice was the best. I loved your reaction, same reaction as in the movie theater when I saw this in the early 90's.

[@markumphrey642]

OMG!!!! 🤣🤣 You’re amazing!!! I love your reactions so much!!! 😀😀

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Haha thanks!

[@mledda621]

I had similar reactions when I first watched this movie😲. Great watch as always!!

[@shainewhite2781]

HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊🎊 Just subscribed to your channel! This was the first Horror Thriller film to win Best Picture! The scene where Hannibal kills the guards and escapes was on Bravo's 100 Scariest Movie Moments. Mandy Patinkin, Brian Cox, John Lithgow, William Friedkin, Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, Louis Gossett Jr, Sean Connery, James Caan, and Robert Duvall were considered for Hannibal Leckter.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Happy new year. Thanks for the sub. I would DEFINITELY CALL THAT SCENE COMPLETELY TERRIFYING. Should for sure be on the list. I’m glad the role went to Anthony Hopkins, I can’t imagine anyone else.

[@gacchan]

Your reaction to this gives me life. I was having a bad night so I came back and watched this. I really hope you check out the Hannibal TV show at some point. I'd also love to see you do some edgar wright movies

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Thanks so much!! I’m so glad this can bring a little joy. Definitely plan to check that show out one day down the line. I actually did hot fuzz a few months ago and if you check back Friday you may just find a shiny new Shaun of the Dead reaction.

[@jimtatro6550]

When this came out I took my wife and mom, afterwards we went to dinner and I asked my wife if she would like some lamb chops……we have been divorced for almost 30 years now.😂😂Happy New Year

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Oh no! That’s a great joke though. 🤣 Happy new year!

[@lees1328]

Well Happy New Year Chris. What a great reaction to kick off 2022. I really enjoyed this entire Hannibal Lecter film series. Yes some are better then other but still enjoyable. I remember seeing this as a young young teenager both loving this and being terrified. You should check out the sequel Hannibal and the 2 prequels to this Hannibal Rising and Red Dragon or Manhunter which was the original film version of Red Dragon.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I didn’t even realize there were other films! I’ll definitely have to check them out at some point.

[@tamiramos5873]

The Buffalo Bill house used in the film is not far from here. I went to see it twice. The little journey back to where it sits is just as strange.

[@highstimulation2497]

Composer also did the music for Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, as well as other films. (right when the film ends, you hear C#-----D-----C#-----Bb.... sorta (which is similar to The Ring Motif and the Mordor and Sauron music, somehow...)

[@raputathebuta]

Great reaction! This is such a fantastic movie. After seeing it a few times, I started to really pay attention to Jodie Foster's face as Hannibal talked. Subtle little choices in her reactions that really make Clarice a whole, "real" person. Also, I don't know if you've looked into it at all, but the Hannibal tv series is AWESOME. When you commented on the grotesque-but-beautiful artistic quality of Hannibal's display, I immediately thought of the tv show. Grotesque/beautiful/artistic describes it perfectly. So I think you would appreciate it for that, I'm just not sure if you would "enjoy" it. 😉

[@CasualNerdReactions]

lol I REALLY think the word enjoy has a couple of layers to it. Some of the the best entertainment is such because I didn't "enjoy" it. I hope to one day check out the show, it sounds great!