The Silence of the Lambs (1991) MOVIE REACTION

[@FrankFreezy_]

​​SORRY IF THE EDIT IS OFF ..I didn’t do it myself🙏🏾

[@candacemay7187]

I love your reactions. Yes, the editing sucks on this one, but I love you!!

[@FrankFreezy_]

@@candacemay7187 💐💐💛💛💛💛

[@catcherinthesky]

Get a new editor! You're great!

[@teresas8173]

Your editing is honestly a lot better.

[@mr_k4tz]

Yeah it’s pretty bad. Your analysis was spot on though. The male environment, extremely tight shots, etc. I guess if you want something done properly you might have to it yourself.

[@Kim-hc5si]

Anthony Hopkins was on screen for about 15 minutes and said ‘I’ll be taking that Oscar thankyouverymuchbye’ ☠️

[@IllBillGatez]

"I'm having an old friend for dinner." So sick. Jodie Foster kills in this film.

[@FrankFreezy_]

Facts

[@kele.w]

On the subject of great dialogue in film, a fun fact about this movie is that the scene where Lecter mock's Clarice's accent was improvised and her reaction is somewhat real. There's a video where Jodi Foster talks about how she trained to be able to perform a West Virginia accent and when he mocked her she was genuinely surprised and angry and channeled that into the scene. Such incredible acting throughout this film for them both!

[@KateBoyle-vf1ep]

The book by Thomas Harris is awesome and of course gives much more detail about the characters. One particular thing you learn is that Clarice is a proficient markswoman and easily recognized the sound of the hammer being cocked and reacted instantaneously, Bill didn't stand a chance. She definitely outsmarted him..

[@pamysue]

I am so happy you didn't stop watching at the end. So many reactors miss that Dr Chilton was his "old friend". Your laugh was contagious and what everyone in the theater was doing back in the day. Seeing that in a theater, you could feel the tension in everyone around you! It was like being on a really long rollercoaster. At the end, that funny moment was like a tea pot whistle finally letting some of the steam off. A relief really. This movie will always be good, no matter how many years go by. Great reaction as always. ✌💖😀

[@teresas8173]

I love Josie Fosters voice as well. She is using an accent here, but she has a nice, very beautiful voice even without the accent imo.

[@FrankFreezy_]

Very true. I recently watched the movie contact and she was so amazing in that as well

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

Jodie Foster

[@teresas8173]

@@Rayray-kj9cc, oh, typo, sorry

[@prettykit4]

Lmaoooo “Let his spirit feel the bullet too.” 💀💀💀💀

[@FrankFreezy_]

Facts 😂

[@Dylan_Platt]

Fantastic reaction. As you say, the one-on-one conversations in this movie are so captivating, so intriguing. Hard to look away. What a movie.

[@jareeohs]

Dolores Claiborne is Kathy Bates best performance. Stephen King wrote the book after watching Kathy in Misery. He wrote that book specifically with her in mind, and later she took that role and made it her own. You mentioned you loved a story with great dialogue and will have you in awe of just the acting. Dolores Claiborne is that film. It’s old school cinema. Chefs kiss with god tier level acting from Kathy and Jennifer Jason Leigh. The subject matter is dark. It’s mature. It’s Stephen King. It’s also his favorite film adaptation ❤❤❤

[@vee7586]

this makes me want to finally watch it. i LOVED the book and couldn't put it down and was worried the movie wouldnt do it justice

[@jareeohs]

You won’t be disappointed!!

[@jeffbartholomew1152]

Such a well written story. It surprised me you hadn’t already seen this one so I was pleasantly surprised to be able to watch your reaction to it. Enjoyed it!

[@EchoTru24]

It's been wonderful watching your journey with horror films unfold. Thank you for allowing us along for the ride. This is a classic for a reason, I'm so glad you appreciated it. 💚

[@rabbitfishtv]

“Silence of the Lambs” is the first movie since “It Happened One Night” (1938) to win Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Picture at the Oscars. I really highly recommend you watch another Jonathan Demme masterpiece, “Rachel Getting Married.” One of the most beautiful and unique family dramas/celebrations ever.

[@jareeohs]

This is easily in my top 5 films. You should check out Dolores Claiborne my guy!!!

[@FrankFreezy_]

Never heard of that. I'll look it up

[@TheSicilianMelody]

Yeah good call. Dolores Claiborne is brilliant

[@corinnevanessa22]

Masterpiece ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I’m so glad you reacted to this 👍🏻 At least you can see why a lot of people were saying it was more of a thriller/drama rather than a full on horror film 😊

[@odemusvonkilhausen]

18:25 Hearse (Hurs)

[@norwegianblue2017]

You have to remember that this movie was set around 1990, 35 years ago. Seeing a young woman as a field agent at the FBI back then was incredibly rare. When all these small town cops see her, it's like seeing a unicorn. Maybe some of it is misogyny, but most of it is just the fact that it is just unfamiliar territory.

[@Dylan_Platt]

I agree... but that's still misogyny, though. Women were rare in the field due to institutional misogyny, which was heavily based in cultural misogyny.

[@bhelliom3]

It’s misogyny lol. Otherwise they wouldn’t give a shit and it wouldn’t be a big deal.

[@ibrahimasscandy1849]

@@Dylan_Platt I'm impressed that he saw the misogyny immediately. It's so rare, even though it should be the bare minimum, so he might be one of the good ones, doing the work a male feminist ally who respects women should. I'm not gonna lie, I'm against misogyny and I don't care who knows it. Point blank period.

[@xzonia1]

This is one of my all-time favorite movies. Jodie Foster said Anthony Hopkins freaked her out during their first read-through together of the script, so she avoided him during the rest of the shoot because she was genuinely scared of him. On the last day of filming together, he sought her out and had a chat with her, and then she wasn't afraid of him any more, and they're still friends to this day. So her fear reactions to him in these scenes are real. X)

[@acrynellys]

At some point in your Hannibal journey you HAVE to watch the movie "Manhunter" for the first on-screen appearance of Hannibal and Will 😁

[@FrankFreezy_]

I surely will

[@mslavender7994]

​@@FrankFreezy_Red Dragon with Edward Norton and Ralph Fiennes is a more in depth version of Manhunter. The sequel to Silence of the Lambs is Hannibal. Jodie Foster had serious issues with the book/script. She asked for a rewrite to the script but the director refused to make changes. So, Jodie didn't reprise the role of Clarice Stallings for Hannibal, Julianne Moore took over the role.

[@Maybetomorrow22]

This is my favourite movie and have a tattoo for it so I love seeing people watch it for the first time and hearing their opinions and what they catch

[@stevenbugkiller1]

Psychiatrist ! Big difference . Psychiatrist is a MD also.

[@d.-_-.b]

"Who's the subject?" "The Psychiatrist Hannibal Lector." "Hannibal the Cannibal." I'm not sure why so many reactions miss the fact that Dr. Lector is introduced to us as a psychiatrist at the very beginning.

[@LemonSte]

"i dont know anything about real life hannibal lecter" idk if you misspoke but just in case, i want you to know there is no real life hannibal lecter haha rest easy man

[@marieclaudeb.2366]

New sub! This movie is huge. I saw this in theater, was on the edge of my seat the whole basement scene. Great stuff! Ser Anthony Hopkins doesn’t have 20 minutes on screen but it’s all about him ❤

[@jlerrickson]

Franklin, your laugh at the end was absolutely delightful 🥰

[@geneticjen9312]

The ending reaction was expected! In fact, you were surprisingly more disgusted by Hannibal than many people. It makes sense to be terrified of him and find him dangerous but he's also charming and isn't rude. Dr Chilton is a rude asshole. It feels like payback for his torment at the end. That's also why Clarice knows Hannibal wouldn't seek her out. He likes her and it would be rude

[@ploppill34]

My Dinner with Andre - a whole movie of two guys just talking to each other❤

[@kylewestlake982]

Fact: Anthony Hopkins was dating Martha Stewart at the time he did this. She got so afraid of him after seeing the movie, she dumped him.

[@FrankFreezy_]

LOL. Holy shit

[@dalialto]

Notice how all the men (including the good guys) Clarice interacts with, look directly into the camera straight into the audience eyes. Its unnerving, making the viewer feel as she does, never truly knowing the mens motivations or what they think, while also feeling like being "examined" or objectified. She is the lamb surrounded by wolves, as tamed as they might be, they are wolves nontheless.

[@MotoNomad350]

8:37 Small part but did you recognize Frankie Faison, Police Commissioner Burrell from The Wire?

[@FrankFreezy_]

I absolutely did. I wish he had a bigger role in this film

[@ravenblack942]

@frankfreezy Hannibal the film by Ridley Scott I enjoyed. Clarice is played by Julianna Moore. Hopkins gets to elaborate his Lecter performance.

[@nadiatenorio2934]

watched this as a preteen "with" two of my older siblings only to find them ASLEEP when the break-out scene was happening and i was in need of comfort. still, great movie uwu

[@SheilaMarguerite]

New subscriber! This one will always be in my top 5. I'll never forget me and my BFF going to see this the 1st weekend it was out. We asked my mom to recommend a movie and she mentioned this one without knowing what it was about, and we didn't know either. We sat in the front row and it really felt like we were going down to see Lecter for the first time with her, and it was terrifying. Fantastic thrillier.

[@Coggers-ww1zz]

Sir Anthony Hopkins is top tier acting…..meet Joe Black is another side of Hopkins where he is scared, and pulls it off just as great.

[@FrankFreezy_]

He's amazing

[@putkis]

I recommend the dresser (2015), Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen give everything to their roles and it's touching but also funny movie

[@darkermatter125.35]

Buffalo Bill is based on Ed Gein* because of the... "clothing" he would make. He also made it to be a woman, but he wanted to be his mother. He was way worse (as far as beliefs) than Buffalo Bill. *I forgot to mention that Jerry Brudos was also a big part of it, explained below. Hannibal is also based on someone, but not the crimes. The writer went to a prison, and was met by the prison doctor. He had a very interesting convo with him, and he was surprised he had a nice watch on, had a lot of insight into the psych issues of the patients, and that he was charming. Then the warden came out, and it turned out that he had been talking to an inmate this whole time. An inmate they let be a doctor in the prison. That became the base for Lecter.

[@norwegianblue2017]

The scene where the killer lures the girl to his van by feigning injury is straight out of Ted Bundy's play book.

[@darkermatter125.35]

@norwegianblue2017 oh 100%. But the overall is Gein. Like Hannibal's eating habits are reminiscent of many. Some more than others. But he is specifically based on that person the writer met in prison in South or Central America.

[@iesika7387]

Ed Gein is also the inspiration behind Psycho

[@darkermatter125.35]

@@norwegianblue2017 my bad, I did forget that Jerry Brudos was also part of the inspiration for buffalo bill. Gonna edit. I think because the background and interest in actual clothing, as well as a few other psychological markers lined up with the background. For example, he also had... dreams and aspirations of having a similar captive situation to Buffalo Bill, as well as a peeping habits. But the more extreme creations that Buffalo Bill made were right out of Ed Gein's handbook. But Gein did it not to really look like any woman, that was more of the crossdressing habits of Brudos, and he had some displays. Gein had a VERY unhealthy obsession with his mother, so when he lost her, he did Buffalo Bill activities (unbelievably similar, down to the wigs and dancing in his new... "outfit") to essentially live as his mother, to keep her alive. BUT, he also had an obsession with a certain tine period of Germany. So he recreated a LOT of what some of the worst of those people created, using what he stole from others. It was truly vile. I am trying to work around what is allowed on here, but it will probably take a few tries. Brudos also did lure into cars, but he used some different tactics. While B. Bill picked people off of shape/size/...softness?, Brudos mostly picked off of shoes and and how women looked in them. So a lot of underlying psychologically and desires was Brudos, but methods and the evil was Gein, if that makes sense? The terror was from one, but Brudos was a mess, tbh. He also had a family, he was often scattered and a bit pathetic. If it was not for his size, he probably would not have been so successful. Not to mention how little they had in forensics back then. Gein was horrifying, but he ALSO was not someone who could blend in. While Brudos could maintain a family life, Gein removed family stumbling blocks with no remorse. He was also gross. He fit in with some parts of the community, oddly enough. But nowhere near the kind of invisibility that Brudos had. Probably because of the difference in how shame from their childhoods became a factor later on.

[@makani9004]

One of my favorite movies, almost perfect. Clarice Starling is one of my favorite fictional characters. They do such a good job overlaying her beauty and capability over this world that is so male-dominated. Anthony Hopkins won the Oscar for Best Actor on barely 16 minutes of screentime, too. The book is also incredible if you enjoy a good read.

[@pippavombr5856]

New subscriber and your laugh for "having an old friend for dinner" at the end was perfect. I enjoyed the hole reaction. Hope to see more of you soon.

[@bwilliams463]

The key to understanding Lecter - which Starling figured out early on - is his ego. The man needs to prove that he's smarter than everybody else, and that's why she was able to manipulate him into helping her find Bill. And Lecter didn't manipulate HER into setting up his escape; he manipulated Chilton into doing that.

[@SleepingDiamonds]

As terrifying Lecter is, the last scene is so fucking good. "Having an old friend for dinner" feels so fucking good, because Chilton is responsible for Hannibal being on the run - but I think to Hannibal its not just the fact that Chilton was mean to him, I believe he also did it because Chilton was so disrespectful to Clarice. And for us it feels good, because Chilton also showed Hannibal that Clarice gave him a fake offer - and put Clarice in harms way, since it pissed of Hannibal. So we all laugh when Chilton gets whats coming to him.

[@--ArcAngel--]

So glad you liked this movie! I didn't realize it won Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Screenplay... I'm not sure all the awards but it seems to have swept the Academy Awards whatever year it came out. Thanks so much for a great reaction!

[@xMxRxPx]

Best reaction to that ending EVER! LOL!!!!

[@FrankFreezy_]

😂😂😂

[@JHeithaus]

Another fun fact: Anthony and Jodie never had scenes together they were talking to a camera when they filmed most their scenes together. Jodie later said she was so terrified by him

[@peperino25]

🔥 Please react to _Hannibal Trilogy_ : - The Silence of the Lambs (1991) - *Hannibal (2001)* - Red Dragon (2002) ,

[@anamewhichisnottaken]

You forgot Manhunter (1986) in which Brian Cox plays Lecter and it follows the show Hannibal’s storyline.

[@DSmith264]

Great reaction, you were immersed in the creepy vibe and fully absorbed the satisfying payoff. Good job 👍

[@AbsoluteApril]

Great reaction, loved your laugh at the end, it was very satisfying to see, so I get it haha have a great day!

[@MrJimithee]

Great reaction... the ending IS funny! It releases the valve on a pressure cooker

[@matttorrence2900]

Funeral car is a hearse.

[@Purple_Buffalo]

If you want a great filmwith GREAT dialogue..... HEAT 1996 HEAT 1996 HEAT 1996

[@archangelgabriel5316]

Manhunter from the 80s is the original movie. Not many know.

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

Such a classic! I saw it at the theater when it came out! Had to go stay at my moms after! LOL

[@jwalker2276]

I loved your laugh and relief at the end of the film! 😅

[@FrankFreezy_]

Best part 😂

[@jwalker2276]

@ Definitely!

[@Fa__timaaaa]

Please watch the clip of Billy Crystal’s 1992 Oscar opening as Hannibal Lecter.

[@DTCAllOver]

That mask is so iconic

[@bald_eagleusa]

I was waiting for your gut-wrenching laugh after “I’m having an old friend for dinner.” I re watch that part often

[@mason007247]

hahaha, frank sees the doctor and laughs his ass off.

[@itsjuliescottyay]

There are some great outtakes from this movie available on KZbin.😊

[@christopherschreiber5805]

Hahaha. It was fun watching you stress out to this. Such a dark masterpiece.

[@KateBoyle-vf1ep]

Jodie Foster is amazing.. Two others to check out when you get a chance, "Panic Room" and "Flight Plan".. Great Reaction!

[@--ArcAngel--]

How did I miss this on Patreon? 😂 Well...I enjoyed it here! It's great to hear you like the thoughtful dialogue portions of the movie (that's my favorite part too). Hopefully someday you'll watch True Detective because it's even better in that regard. Season 1, anyway. Also, season 4 is good too and Jodie Foster is the Chief of Police -- she is one of the two main characters in Season 4 (both women) and it's really cool cuz it almost feels like seeing Clarice 30 years later. Someday hopefully you'll watch that show -- it's so good (season 1 and season 4) I swear afterwards you'll be like, 'hey...that ArcAngel ...she listened to me when I said what I liked'. 😂

[@nickvlachos575]

If you can handle The Silence of the Lambs, you can handle Seven.

[@MylingCyrus]

Hannibal Lector is based off multiple different serialkillers like Ed Gein The human leather was based off the grossest shit he made out of human parts Real life is always scarier than fiction (Bundy with the fake broken arm)

[@annacarrasquillo1282]

Great review. Loved your laugh when Hannable said he's having a friend for lunch. 😂

[@mandarinclemmie]

Is this a reupload or is this deja vu

[@Dannyboy.]

That was my reaction exactly !

[@nattyps3160]

This is the last film to sweep the top 5 oscars. The author thomas harris said everything in his books is based on real life which is so true hannibal & bill are based on a combo of several serial killers. Han̈nibal eating people showed be felt he felt by his education & sick brilliance people were like animals to be eaten as regular people eat meat. Bill was a copy of bundy & ed gein. Bundy wouod fake injuries to lure young women in. Gein also skinned women & used it as furniture. Dahmer cut off heads so its scary how real all this is incliding can̈nibalism. 😊

[@thehorrorfanx]

Best reaction to this movie I’ve seen! Loved it!

[@FrankFreezy_]

You're the best!

[@roxanewebster9003]

And that scene in Tennessee between the two of them where he thanks her and he has tears in his eyes. He has just gotten the ultimate fix from her trauma. Sooooo good.

[@laurakali6522]

Please watch The Accused. It’s a tough one to watch but Jodie Foster is fantastic in it.

[@TheHitmann069]

@@laurakali6522 Saw that at the cinema with my girlfriend of the timr. I've never been an emotional man, but that film really did make me very angry. I've never watched it since.

[@laurakali6522]

@ yeah, it’s a tough one. I feel the same about Boys Don’t Cry too.

[@browniewin4121]

Such and excellent and unforgettable movie, now iconic.

[@kevinslayzak1214]

There's like 3 more movies in this series and they are equally entertaining .. Hannibal..Red Dragon and Hannibal Rising which is excellent too...i hope you react to them all👍🔥

[@holyflygon]

the 2nd movie with edward norton is also very good called red dragon and if u want more "horror" but dont want the crazy stuff they make today the first two alien movies are more scifi thrillers and are prob 2 of the best movies ever made.

[@angelminaj617]

You sound more Caribbean than Nigerian

[@FrankFreezy_]

lol that’s funny😂

[@anamewhichisnottaken]

It’s always struck my curiosity as to why the storage unit owner looks like he is about to show us Dracula’s coffin.

[@desireezachry8086]

Yessss my favorite movie of all time best movie ever and one of the best endings ever! U should check out who turned this movie down. U would be shocked!

[@mcfmcf4038]

i won't spoil it for you, but my favorite movie quote is from Red Dragon, the prequel/sequel to this movie, and it's a scene from when hannibal first gets caught by the fbi, and hannibal asks how they were able to catch him, and the reply is the best movie line ever. can't wait for you to see it.

[@ArinKambitsis]

Best film of the 90s.

[@MaestroFoden]

All three books are incredible and Hannibal is a fun movie. But Hannibal the tv show is next level!!! A reimagining of the three books while staying true to Thomas Harris’ vision

[@roxanewebster9003]

The same director directed philadelphia. After silence of the lambs, he received a lot of criticism from the LGBTQ community for the Buffalo bill character. Then he made philadelphia. You'll notice that a great many of the same actors are in both movies.

[@FrankFreezy_]

That's amazing

[@mikeyben7]

Hey Frank! Glad you enjoyed this movie! I read the books by Thomas Harris in high school. Anthony Hopkins plays Hannibal so perfectly ❤ You should watch all of the movies! Manhunter/Red Dragon, Hannibal, Hannibal Rising🙏 all so good!

[@Stefarooh]

Please don't take offence, but you're such a handsome, beautiful man and your art is glorious.

[@FrankFreezy_]

Gratitude 💐🙏🏾

[@WaftingCurtains]

I would love you to see Red Dragon after you finish the Hannibal TV show because then you'd see the other version of Will Graham!

[@Panik637]

Manhunter is definitely worth the watch to see a different portrayal of Hannibal- Anthony Hopkins really brings him to life but Brian Cox is an amazing actor and his Hannibal is interesting in how it deviates/is the same as Hopkins. Red Dragon is a genuinely good movie that expands on the character. Hannibal is generally looked down on but it’s my favorite of the books after Silence of the Lambs, so I have a soft spot for it even though it’s very different. Hannibal Rising is only necessary for completionists lol it’s…. Fine, I guess. Gaspard is great but otherwise meh. Ardelia really gets the short stick in the movies but she’s such a good character, such a solid friend to clarice in the books. A lot of Clarice’s story is about the boys club that is law enforcement, and the inherent misogyny she’s dealing with, but ardelia is doing all that and she’s a black woman- I wish Thomas Harris would retire clarice and Hannibal’s story and give me more Delia

[@YNergy]

I think you MIGHT like Seven if you like this (I love horror films but I get it if you don't.) The acting in Seven was wonderful, IMO. It is very dramatic (one part kind of really got under my skin) but so well done, IMO.

[@temper44]

Frank, what do you think of this movie now that you've watched Hannibal season 1 and 2?

[@DTCAllOver]

You should just watch the first 15 mins of Se7en just to get a feel for it. Another great suspense movie you should watch is Gone Girl. Action wise: Lethal Weapon Demolition Man (my favorite) The Matrix (probably saw) The Town Heat

[@Sd3cinema]

From now on I’m calling Chianti …Shanty aye.

[@anamewhichisnottaken]

Manhunter (1986) Brian Cox plays Lecter and it is more inline with the show Hannibal’s storyline/premise.

[@norwegianblue2017]

I really recommend you see the prequel to this movie called 'Manhunter' from 1986. Directed by Michael Mann who did Heat, Last of the Mohicans, Thief (another must see!), and Collateral. I think it is just as good as this film, but with a completely different look and vibe. They did a remake of Manhunter a few years ago called 'Red Dragon'. IMO, it is not anywhere near as good.

[@crazyratlady3026]

I really liked the sponsor on this one 😍😍👏👏

[@RyanSmith-rc7es]

Ted bundy, ed gein and i think theres one other real life serial killer but i can’t remember his name, were inspirations for buffalo bill.

[@mcfmcf4038]

benny gave hannibal the pen

[@georgeh2299]

You should watch the movie Hannibal along with Red dragon. The sequel and the prequel.

[@benjiringe1120]

How did u not see this !!!

[@Fa__timaaaa]

Now you have to watch Red Dragon so you can see how Lecter was caught!

[@threeminuteshate]

I think it’s an excellent analogy

[@renewillner5061]

Great movie..lovelovelove ❤️❄️✌🏻

[@tigranbarseghyan5143]

1:06:45 ... if you know, you know

[@catcherinthesky]

I'm sorry if you 'like movies like these' co's it ain't many around 😃This is one of the best Crime/Thriller movies ever made. (i don't count this as a Horror movie) All the best, thank's for the reaction!

[@BennyBlancoNL]

Check out Fresh. An unknown Sam L Jackson movie. Short but sweet.

[@allisonwilliams7455]

@@BennyBlancoNL That movie is super emotional. I can’t watch it without crying

[@PhoenixFit2024]

The books are excellent…except the last one - Hannibal. Hannibal and Clarice become lovers, so kind of hard to buy into that one.

[@leeyaferguson9019]

Fiction story of Thomas Harris. He took of Jeffrey Dahmer, Ed Gein, and Ted Bundy.