The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Movie REACTION!

For the eighth "From the Vault" Friday, a look back at my first-time reaction to The Silence of the Lambs (Film Friday #15).
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[@rxtsec1]

Jodie won her 2nd oscar for this. Anthony won his 1st. Also the movie won best picture & director & adapted screenplay

[@ingobordewick6480]

The scene with Clarice sitting in front of the glass and Lecters face shown in the glass is one of the greatest scenes ever.

[@GN-jn1ty]

very much so - I love that overlay

[@gluuuuue]

Seen this movie and these scenes countless times now and it's only just dawning on me when Lecter asks, "What *need* does [Bill] serve by killing?", as in what basic psychological need, Lecter is also getting at what basic need Clarice is serving by trying to stop Bill and her memory of trying to save just one lamb. The movie is a race between the heroine and villain each driven by their needs, but the heroine goes into the wolf's den to seek the knowledge and counsel of another villain (Lecter) in order to do so, and that earns a kind of respect from him.

[@whoiswren]

This is in my opinion, one of the top three movies of ALL TIME. It won the big five at the oscars, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Picture, and Best Screenplay. Phenomenal work of art with amazingly complex characters and Jodie's portrayal of Clarice is something we will never see again - Clarice Starling is a very complex and relatable character who isn't overpowered, impossibly strong for her size- but rather an intelligent individual who is relentlessly embracing her femininity. Through her pure intentions and authenticity, Jodie's character became a symbol of divine power motivated by pure desires to save weaker individuals in her world. Despite the fact she will never be as physically strong as the men who tower over her, she preservers because she sees saving other innocent lives as a parallel to saving the lambs. The whole point Jodie was trying to make was that in the past, since women didn't have the strength or "heroism" that could compare to men, Hollywood often resorts to crafting lazy, unrealistic female heroines (i.e marvel women) who possess unfathomable qualities and don't come across as relatable at all. Besides this, often the only redeeming quality of women's characters in film is their attractiveness, or their relevance is limited to being as the love intrest to their male costars. The Silence of the Lambs changed that when Clarice Starling appeared on screen. The producers took the time to flesh out Jodie's character, Clarice, thereby allowing this talented actress to portray an authentic female role who embodies the characteristics of someone motivated by a well-developed moral compass rather than such trivial, one-dimensional(a relief for audiences). She is then juxtaposed against her male colleagues, almost all of whom are motivated purely by advancement rather than the cause itself.

[@teddyj5187]

Just realized Clarice should have realized he had a pen because he wrote in the folder. So Hannibal had to break out asap before she reported it. Love your thoughtful reactions Madison.

[@NATIVESUNSETS65]

Clarice might not of thought about that because Lecter had Art Privileges to do drawings the Drawing of Clarice with the baby lamb is new , some graphite pencils leave marks as dark as ink pens , maybe the notes were written in pencil Lecter seems to intelligent to slip up like that.

[@teddyj5187]

@@NATIVESUNSETS65 i was thinking he was using charcoal because it cant be sharpened. No way they giving him a sharp object.

[@davidsavage5630]

I thought Chilton left it in there. You see him putting it up to his mouth while he's telling Hannibal that he was scammed. Then put it down when he stands up. When Chilton is going to sign something when they're about to meet with Senator Martin, he reaches for his pen and can't find it and the camera zooms in on Hannibal's face..

[@zeldyrrolorin9962]

Anthony Hopkins won best actor and only had 16 minutes of screen time. Jodie Foster refused to meet with Hopkins outside of their scenes together. She said she did it partly to make the interactions more realistic but partly because she said he scared the shit out of her.

[@dmwalker24]

Lecter as a character is arguably about as dangerous as a human being is capable of. Like a perfect storm of attributes, that luckily no one actually has. Monstrous intellect, refined, sophisticated, extensive formal education as both a medical doctor, and a psychiatrist. He's like the daywalker of psychopaths. All of their strengths, and none of their weaknesses.

[@Mr.Goodkat]

A human being is capable of being a lot more muscular, tall or just a good fighter like Bruce Lee so he doesn't have the perfect storm of attributes he can be improved on physically and ability wise, even intellectually he's flawed being arrogant causes one to overlook and underestimate one's opponent like he does with Clarice in Hannibal and she outsmarts him in it. If we was that smart he wouldn't have been caught in the first place, escaping capture is something some real life serial killers have been smart enough to do Lecter wasn't. He just has a impressive presentation to the naïve, refined, polite, well spoken/articulate it all gives the impression of intelligence but doesn't speak as loudly as results in fact it's just a guise a moron can be those things.

[@ephennell4ever]

@@Mr.Goodkat - mostly agree with you, but have to disagree about "not that smart"; he is - without a doubt - absolutely brilliant, but as is made clear in the prequel _"Red Dragon"_ (a *very* worthy prequel!), his hubris leads him to under-estimate adversaries that he should take more seriously. When that is coupled with a 'lucky break' ... well, that's a path to a downfall, as Dr. Lecter found out! No matter how good (or smart!) you may be, a 'worthy opponent' who 'catches a break' can indeed prove to be capable of pulling off a win against you! This is proven with some regularity in the sports-world!

[@Mr.Goodkat]

@@ephennell4ever Yeah all that is true except for the part about Red Dragon being a "*very* worthy sequel" Red Dragon sucked!

[@rafapopawski2559]

How do you know that noone has those attributes? Ever since BAU and criminal science affected the policies regarding not making serial killers famous, you hear about such cases only if you are looking for them. It does not necessarily mean it's not out there. I believe in US alone there are 3 digit number of active serial killers.

[@jackwalsh6758]

@@Mr.Goodkat Watch "Manhunter" instead.

[@eleegs]

The only film that I can recall that swept the top 5 Oscar awards

[@harrydoupe9315]

Hey Madison, Here's an interesting Howard Shore nugget for you. Back in 1973, long before the Oscars and everything, Howard was one of many Toronto musicians who hung around the city's comedy community. Dan Aykroyd shared a house with Marcus O'Hara (yes, Catherine's brother) on King St. E. and they ran a booze can there at night. One night John Belushi and a couple of others came to town to recruit talent for the new National Lampoon Radio show and dropped in to the Second City. They watched the show and Belushi joined the cast for the improv set. Having just met Belushi for the first time, Aykroyd invited them back to the booze can where Danny always had the jukebox blaring. A blues song was playing and Belushi loved the singers voice and asked who it was, and Aykroyd informed him it was the Downchild Blues Band. Belushi told Dan that he didn't really know the blues, and that he liked Led Zeppelin and Grand Funk, stuff like that. Aykroyd told him that if John taught him about that music, he would teach Belushi about the blues. Two local musicians were at the bar. One was Paul Shaffer, who staed quiet, the other was Howard Shore who said "You guys should form a blues band. You could call it the blues brothers". And that's how the idea of The Blues Brothers started.

[@versetripn6631]

Hey smarty-pants, I was born in '73. Right before The Dark Side of the Moon. I saw The Blues Brothers TWICE in the theater. "They broke my watch!" 😎

[@versetripn6631]

Take this "friendly neighborhood" advice from a guy who first saw Spiderman in 'The Electric Company' tv show...outside of one's personal experience, most of those little factoids are likely MADE-UP!

[@harrydoupe9315]

@@versetripn6631 Thanks for the 'advice' but none of it is made up. It's actually fairly easy to research if you're capable.

[@versetripn6631]

@@harrydoupe9315 ahh, so your condescending response indicates your belief that all info 'researched' is factual? Well, considering the "research" I HAVE done on many topics only to find bs being offered, I must state that we should just agree to disagree. Happy Trails Hans!

[@versetripn6631]

@@harrydoupe9315 Get it? Happy Trails Hans...Thanks for the advice!? Both are Bruce Willis quotes in 'Die Hard'. Coincidence? Nope.

[@coreyhendricks9490]

This movie ranked at #7 in the 100 scariest movie moments on Bravo, cool reaction as always Madison, take care sweetie 🥰🥰

[@conureron3792]

It’s funny, I imagined Dr Lector as some lunatic monster, the way they described him, then on first meeting he’s very cordial, etc

[@missk8tie]

I always thought that made him more scary. More in control and able to blend in.

[@conureron3792]

@@missk8tie - agreed. But the initial description- I thought he’d be more like Miggs. Instead, yes, very much in command of every situation.

[@douglaslafreniere5707]

I enjoyed the sequel Hannibal getting to see him in social settings and the expansion of the character was riveting . The prequels Red Dragon was great also with a fantastic cast

[@xjoemallardx]

The original Red Dragon(Manhunter) is way better.

[@BDogg2023]

@@xjoemallardx Disagree

[@chriskelly3481]

@@xjoemallardx I wouldn't quite say that Manhunter is "better". But it IS different/ great and absolutely worth the watch. Brian Cox's (proto) take on Hannibal is pretty great. And the Michael Mann /Miami vice look and feel to the movie is beautiful.

[@Melancthon7332]

@@chriskelly3481 I think Red Dragon is exceedingly mediocre and a huge waste of a great cast. It takes a great novel and turns it into a by-the-numbers Hollywood thriller. (No surprise, as the director is Brett Ratner, about as big a hack there is.) Manhunter is stylish, moody, smart, and full of striking imagery and scenes. It's an order of magnitude better than Red Dragon.

[@brandonmartin08]

I know the sequel “Hannibal” gets a bit of flack but I thought it was a really good movie, of course Gary Oldman is unrecognizable and great as well 👍

[@floorticket]

Chris Carter credits this movie with much of the inspiration for his TV series "The X-Files" (1993-2002).

[@weepingscorpion8739]

Oh, I didn't know that. But I can definitely see it.

[@davidvaughan5512]

Scully's even modelled on Starling in many ways.

[@tommywalker3746]

Should definitely check out part two and three. A great trilogy

[@larryleyba6496]

I remember watching this movie the day it was released in theatres. I had no idea what this film was about. I had not seen any ads or trailors about this thing. A friend was visiting me and we decided to check out a movie. There was nothing else worth checking out, so we just picked this one. We had no idea what we were getting into. This was kind of the most memorable experiences I have ever had at the movies.

[@williamjones6031]

1. The lisping sound Hopkins makes after he says, 'I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti." is the first scene he and Foster did together and he wanted to freak her out, so her reaction is real. 2. Ted Levine/Buffalo Bill was so disturbing that he received death threats after this was released. 3. The FBI actually let them use their Quantico facility to film. 4. Clairice didn't know it was a fake offer. They kept that from her. 5. "I'm coming to get you Murdock". The late Charles Napier/Lt. Boyle played Murdock in Rambo First Blood II. A great first time/share. 6. Everybody is hitting on Clarice but IRL hitting on Foster is a waste of time and effort. She doesn't fly that way. 🙄 7. Others will pass this to you as well but: This movie won ALL 5 of the big Oscars.😎 Levine should have gotten best supporting.

[@MrBfg586]

Imagine watching this in the theater for the first time with Hannibal’s face and eyes taking up the entire screen.

[@creativitycell]

He did win Oscar for this role! Great post Oscar party interview online with him wearing sunglasses to cover hangover next day with Oscar on table! 🤣

[@MrGpschmidt]

Only 1 of 3 films to win all 5 major Oscars (Picture/Director/Actor/Actress/Adapted Screenplay). Iconic turns by its leads Hopkins & Foster with terrifying moments thru out and an epic cat/mouse relationship. Fun fact: Hopkins conferred with director Jonathan Demme re: how Lecter would 1st be introduced on screen and suggested to be stock still in the middle of his cell - not unlike a lion on the veldt awaiting an antelope - and he never blinks. You also s/seek Michael Mann's MANHUNTER which was made before this w/Brian Cox as the inexplicably spelled Lecktor. Great choice for SpookySeason (and oh yeah the only Horror Film to win an Oscar for Best Picture too).

[@McBeelzebub]

The distinction of positive attention vs toxic attention can confound even though it shouldn’t. My favorite scene is when she confronts Cooper openly.

[@shallowgal462]

Cooper?

[@McBeelzebub]

@@shallowgal462 sorry, Crawford. I have no idea why I said Cooper

[@missk8tie]

This movie was made in the early 90s. Even at the time, contemporary reviewers commented on how much this movie's direction forces the audience to pay attention to how Clarice is usually surrounded by men who are staring at her or towering over her.

[@Smoothjazzsundays]

Greatest movie ever made. Would love to be able to see it again for the first time somehow.

[@Sidistic_Atheist]

A work colleague started reading the book. And had to stop, she couldn't continue. It freaked her out.

[@onepcwhiz6847]

One of, if not THE, best!

[@stephenorkies2858]

Love this review specifically about her struggles. It is key to the movie.

[@michaelsegriff3362]

Absolutely awesome that you are releasing some of your early work. Love your channel because you pay attention to the film rather than have run on chatter throughout the film. And truly enjoy your thoughts and analysis at the end. Thanks so much Madison. Ever considered reacting to Rosemary’s Baby? That’ll give you chills. 😂 I look forward to your next video!

[@ollietsb1704]

When you rewatch this film - or at least the Escape Scene - you'll see Hannibal pick up the pen-knife and say, "Ready when you are, Sgt. Pembry." He needed a sharp, short blade to trim off the face, around eyes, lips, nose, etc. Also, he needed to create a spectacle - a more horrifying one - so all of the charging officers would be so shocked that they wouldn't pay perfect attention to a lascerated 'face'. Plus the Police Leader's anger at the younger officer - "It's Pembry - talk to him!" bark increased the urgency and lessened the younger officer's INTEREST in noticing all details. After all - that's a scene that no training school offers. Even med schools seldom offer 'cadaver leather-making'.

[@ollietsb1704]

If you watch the follow-up film (recommended), you'll be treated to a more historical lesson in disembowelment. Gee. What fun, eh? AND you'll be reminded that, at some of the finest restaurants, chefs often prepare meats at table-side. Mmmmm - mmmmm.

[@THOMMGB]

Hi Madison, I seem to remember you're a writer. I think you'd really enjoy the book. I did. I liked it a lot. The Silence of the Lambs was released on Valentine's Day, of all days and won a bunch of Oscars, including Best Picture. For a fun-scary movie, please watch Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. You'd really like Signs and Ghost as well, I promise.

[@versetripn6631]

Also in 1991, Metallica's first "Black album" single to hit the radio was, 'The God That Failed'. 100 years AFTER a story called 'The Light That Failed' was published by Rudyard Kipling. In 1988, a sci fi movie called 'Alien Nation' was released. The films story is set in 1991 and features a character named...Rudyard Kipling

[@versetripn6631]

Btw, less than a month before the Perfect Storm, I saw Metallica in downtown Mpls.. Oct. 8th, Front gate, 30 ft away. Caught a guitar pick! 4 months after their Moscow show. Also in that same month, the Minnesota Twins won the 1991 World Series. 1-0 in 10 innings. 10 years prior to 9/11. About a mile from where I saw Metallica. 🤤 Fun Fact: In the 1991 film, 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day', the man responsible for "Skynet" is shot in his home by Sarah Connor. He would have been killed were it not for his young son protecting him, the son wearing a MN Twins baseball cap! 🤔 Fun Fact 2: The original 'Terminator' film ends with Sarah Connor responding to a little boys words..."There's a STORM coming!". Yes, there would be...

[@versetripn6631]

Prince's 'Purple Rain' is located at '1st Avenue', less than a block from where I saw Metallica in '91. 😁 I pass by there every other day.

[@Luemm3l]

this is an excellent movie, not only a exciting thriller about a rookie trying to catch a madman with the help of another, but also because of the dialogue, the acting, the shot composition. It is also one about male gaze or chauvinism. It is relatively subtle, but the camera shots tell a lot. we have a lot of frontal full face shots of eyes or spectacles that are rather "predatory", we can feel the uncomfortable "watch" the other protagonists have over Clarice. Brilliant storytelling just via directing decisions and camera placement/movement!

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Hi Madison. You held up very nicely! What a great movie. Such a display of talent. Jodie Foster has said that she was so afraid of Sir Anthony Hopkins in this, that she would not be alone with him or even speak to him except when doing scenes together. I don't think she has spoken to him since. Among the many awards this film won, both hopkins and Foster won for best actor and actress. There was another film made, but not really a sequel. It is in fact a prequel. Another stellar cast. Hopkins is in it but since it took place before this story Foster is not. I won't tell you anything about the story though, in case you decide to watch.

[@pundrumtranambi5366]

"The film won the Big Five Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director (Demme), Best Actor (Hopkins), Best Actress (Foster), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally), making it only the third film in history to accomplish that feat." (Wikipedia)

[@ernestitoe]

When Lecter calls Clarice back to tell her about "Miss Mofet" and she and Lecter are facing each other, and she says, "Take the test for me!", it's almost an intimate moment. There's a definite connection established. That in turn leads me to believe Lecter caused Miggs' death because of a protective feeling he had towards Clarice, not to amuse himself as her mentor believes.

[@notjustforhackers4252]

The girl Hopkins was dating at the time saw the movie and his performance terrified her so much they broke up just after. Incredible performance.

[@tomyoung9049]

The writing and the performances make this a classic.

[@Davelakful]

That elevator/ambulance scene was so intense!

[@innercircle341]

it's a great film so bless your beautiful heart going through the trauma xx

[@shainewhite2781]

Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture. This was the first Horror Thriller film to win.

[@versetripn6631]

Damn I almost forgot the sneakiest mirror in the movie: The moment Clarice speaks with Lecter about 'The Belvedere' drawing on his wall, she had Buffalo Bill's location...in Belvedere, Ohio

[@dunringill1747]

The chess game was between Jack Crawford & Hannibal Lecter. It was no accident that Crawford went to the wrong address and Clarice to the right one. Hannibal set that up. Hannibal knew Crawford was using Clarice only for his "grunt work". The moment Jack Crawford (at the wrong address) said "Clarice!", he knew Hannibal played him & Clarice was at the right address. Hannibal was the puppet master the entire time. Remember in the beginning, Hannibal told Clarice he would help her capture Bill. Clarice was being used by Jack Crawford. Crawford intended to keep all the credit for capturing Bill to himself. Hannibal figured all this out immediately. Hannibal had no intention to help Jack Crawford capture Bill. He also had no desire tell anyone that by helping Clarice, he was angling for his own escape.

[@BrettonFerguson]

I've seen this movie probably 20 times since it came out. This is the first time I noticed when he said "I'm having an old friend for dinner", Hannibal was talking about the asshole guy who ran the psych hospital.

[@sherrysink3177]

My college showed this film on campus on a Friday Film Night, and I had to have my friends walk me to my car afterward because this film unsettled me so much.

[@chetstevens4583]

Director Jonathan Demme would include childhood friend and Chicago radio newsman Buzz Kilman in all his movies. Here he can be seen as the bearded paramedic that rolls Lecter out of the building.

[@versetripn6631]

Oh, and for Harry, who dropped wisdom about 'The Blues Brothers', the actor who played the crucified 'Tate' in '...Lambs' was also in 'The Blues Brothers' as the "driver of the Winnebago" and lead of 'The Good ol' Boys' country band. "You're gonna look pretty funny tryin' to eat corn on the cob without any F**KIN TEETH!" -Tucker McElroy

[@versetripn6631]

You're gonna look pretty funny with extra-rare lamb chops after EATING MY PARTNERS FACE!!

[@zeezee9670]

@36:25 _It didn't answer the questiom when Hannibal calls her in the end like (whether) the lambs have finally stopped screaming._ The film is clear about that & *Hannibal's question was only rhetorical* as if both he & she knew it did stop with him helping her catching Bill. He told Clarice that "the world is more interesting with her in it," *i.e. telling her directly that he likes, admires & appreciates her* despite the apparent dominance his questioning her might imply. This & three other events in the film show clearly that *Hannibal Lecter grew fond of agent Clarice Starling* & in a relatively respectful way feeling her struggle in a man-dominated environment: *1.* He was disgusted that Crawfard sent him a trainee without telling the trainee what it was about. *2.* He was disturbed by Miggs slinging his semen at her. His reraction was a. to suddenly & immediately decide to help her (the film show that) & b. Practically killing Miggs. *3.* Crawford embarassed Clarice again by presenting the yet unagreed to prison evironment change. When Dr. "Creep" Shilton used that to make an agreement with Hannibal & the Senator, Hannibal didn't take his frustration on Clarice but on Shilton, the senator & Crawford sending them on a wild goose chase, while giving Clarice the right info about bill in the files he gave her.

[@thomasgriffiths6758]

I live in New Haven Connecticut and used to frequent a bar called The Anchor, there was an old waitress there years ago who used to tell me stories about when Jodie Foster used to go into the bar when she was a student at Yale and it was during the time that John Hinckley was sending letters to her and shortly after he shot President Reagan and the waitress used to tell me how she would keep people away from the Jodie Foster table because she was always kind of nervous being in public.

[@versetripn6631]

Try this: Frankie Faison played 'Barney' who was very civil to Dr Lecter while he was kept in the "Room with NO View". Now SEE Faison in 'Coming to America' as he rents a former crime scene room to Eddie and Arsenio. The former tenant? A blind man whose only view was a brick wall. "Damn shame what they did to that dog!" Unlike 'Precious' who survived! 😎

[@creativitycell]

Best in Scary Class:! 1) The Exorcist 2) The Thing. 80s was the best decade for everything! 🤣🙏

[@innercircle341]

I felt all your anxiety !!

[@duaneglaze7229]

The book is really good and I usually say better than the movie but Hopkins and Foster's performances elevated this one beyond the page.

[@missk8tie]

The scene in the basement at the end, with the dark and the woman screaming and the dog barking, and worst of all the killer watching with night vision...brilliant. And completely terrifying.

[@BigBoss-zi5ss]

Would have loved to see Chilton and Hannibal's "dinner" date..out of all the ppl Chilton deserved it most

[@Flastew]

A really cool movie and a great reaction, way to hang in there. I also love that plaque behind you on the wall.

[@henrytjernlund]

There is actually a third movie MANHUNTER (1986), an earlier one, with Brian Cox as Hannibal Lecter and William Petersen as the detective based on the book Red Dragon.

[@CousinWhatIsIt]

Yes, the author Thomas Harris wrote a sequel, and things get super crazy. The book is crazier than the movie version of Hannibal with Julianne Moore.

[@orangewarm1]

You cut Buffalo Bill dancing Madison. Classic scene 😳

[@chefskiss6179]

Wow, Torrance AND Lecter in one day, you do spoil us. Nice one, Madison.

[@chrisdavis408]

Well I suppose technically there is silence, a prequel, a sequel, and a total back story move on what made Hannible become what he now is. The last one is a very interesting watch. What turned him into a cold blooded, cannibal with a high i.q. and very proper social manners training. Hannibal is more than a Scary genius, he is amazingly complex. That movie answers many questions. Hope this helped.

[@christophersmith3005]

You mentioned a sequel to SOL. There were two prequels _Red Dragon_ and _Hannibal Rising_ that were theatrical releases. There were also two TV shows, _Hannibal_ and _Clarice._ There was also a movie depicting Dr. Lecter that came out before _Silence of the Lambs_ called _Manhunter_ (1986).

[@hartspot009]

Love love love your comments and summary! This is certainly one of the best psychological thrillers ever...

[@shannonbrigante5764]

Fun fact.. when Clarice is telling Lecter about the screaming lambs a crew member dropped something & it was LOUD.. Jodie Foster never flinched, that’s the take they used.. that scene was also supposed to have flashbacks w the story, but when the director got that performance from Jodie Foster he knew he couldn’t.. it was too special.. that scene got her the Oscar..

[@ayingtorres5938]

They're not objectifying her. They are resenting her for being there and doing a "man's" job

[@bghoody5665]

Yeah that was my original thought when I first watched the movie. It's like they're all thinking, "Who's this rookie? She's not even really a full agent?" They were certainly looking down their noses at her, but they weren't objectifying her.

[@marcfromparis333]

I completely agree. You can also include some local hostility towards the feds.

[@damot69]

It can be both. It’s definitely a movie that has objectification at its core. Just because you can’t see the lust, doesn’t mean it’s not there.

[@Steve-gx9ot]

PLEASE! Just because she feels different in a room full of working law enforcement officials and AUTOMATICALLY LOOKING at her because she is not from the area, you portray them as AGAI N ST her!!?? Get Real and stop with your Zfemonist agenda. She is not a victim! Disgusting

[@Steve-gx9ot]

​@marcdelarp337 of course you are Woke! You are a victim. Now go away and cry

[@andrewharrison5288]

Loved the reaction and the Revan mini in equal measure.

[@texaswhitley]

The movie is super loyal to the books only 2 deep cutting deferences. In the book starling got sent to a horse and lamb farm she wasnt awakened by lambs screaming because sheep are being slaughtered it was the horses. the animal she ran away with was the horse she learned to ride on. Second major deference is one they barely touch on in the book and its a throw away line Hannibal had 6 fingers on one of his hands.

[@toddpatrick8254]

So glad your doing these from the vault classics. The more we get to see of the beautiful Madison Thames doing these reactions, the better! Great uoload choice for my day off. Kudos to you and your crystal ball. Haha. Keep up the great vids girl! 👍

[@davidvaughan5512]

I think this is one of the few movies to make men get a taste of the Male Gaze. The discomfort. Also, I'm not sure if you've seen the series Westworld, but Hopkins plays a character with a god complex and he gives many monologues. If you haven't seen it, you should check out the first episode to see if it's something you like.

[@blindlemonpledge2556]

Thanks for uploading this reactio. I would like to point out the importance of the first clue Hannibal gives Clarice. Notice that the head that she finds in the hearse is next to a mannequin dressed in women's clothes

[@rumham7466]

This movie is a masterpiece.

[@hungryewok1684]

5:02 that is the great reaction to Chilton

[@versetripn6631]

The same year this film was dropped, The Perfect Storm occurred. The fishing town deeply affected in the Clooney/Wahlberg film, was established as a town in 1873. 100 years before I was born!

[@tweaterdea2]

The book is great. I like your take on this movie. Spot on.

[@mikeljones4673]

There was a sequel to this movie, called Hannibal. Jodie Foster did not return. Clarice was recasted to Julianne Moore. There's another movie featuring Hannibal, called Red Dawn

[@nickmitchell6443]

The film Hannibal is the sequel to this and Julianne Moore plays Clarice Starling, it's a must see.

[@unstrung65]

You did cut out a few scenes , but your on screen analysis is way beyond other reactors , also great summary , as usual, at the end . This movie was a definite 'classic ' Sometimes I wonder why you do much lesser films , but that's , OK .

[@versetripn6631]

Mirror how Clarice Starling rescues Carherine with...Travis Bickle's rescue of Iris in 'Taxi Driver'.

[@jonlate4581]

Hah, Quantico. Live about 5 minutes from there. Used to fish there a lot. Was also born and raised in Baltimore.

[@versetripn6631]

For further proof of a connection between Shutter Island and Silence of the Lambs, SEE Jackie Earle Haley who bears the scars of an assault by DiCaprio's character, 'Anagram Andrew'. Haley famously portrays Rorschach in 'Watchmen' where he yells the words..."Give me back my FACE!"

[@danielmorency2242]

The film made after this was the direst sequel 'HANNIBAL'. Not AS good as this, but still very interesting, with a few very disturbing scenes. Then there's the prequel 'RED DRAGON', which are the events leading to his capture (and into this film). Lastly, there's 'HANNIBAL RISING', which recounts the tale of his young self, and gives you a background to his character. I liked ALL of these films. I hope you will too... :)

[@bonya4585]

There was a prequel to Silence called Red Dragon. That’s where Hannibal Lecter gets his start.

[@versetripn6631]

Consider this: Both Scott Glenn and Edward Norton have portrayed FBI head Jack Crawford, adversary of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Is it coincidence that both Glenn and Norton have played Shadow Org. heads in The Bourne Ultimatum and The Bourne Legacy??

[@versetripn6631]

Not to mention Dennis Farina played Crawford in 'Manhunter', famous for tv shows Crime Story and Law and Order. Along with Get Shorty, Midnight Run and Out of Sight. Those three titles alone sound like a Lord of the Rings trilogy.

[@GrouchyOldBear7]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Another great reaction, Madison. There is a sequel to this, 'Hannibal', but the character of Clarice is played by Julianne Moore not Jodie Foster. For me it's not as good as this but others may have a different opinion.

[@chriskelly3481]

Sure. "Hannibal" may not be as good as "Silence..." (little is), but it IS different/great and VERY unfairly maligned. Now I DO think that "Hannibal rising" is a significantly inferior addition to the cannon, but others may disagree, and that's totally fine. I am curious to see people arguing which Red Dragon movie (Red Dragon or Manhunter) is the better, but I genuinely think they are both fantastic, and each very worth watching.

[@IChooseJesus9091]

I don't compare one to another. I like them all equally, but view them independently. I think they all contribute to the story & franchise.

[@highstimulation2497]

the music in strings just two or three seconds after the credits begin at the end... compare that to the mordor music and the ring motif from LOTR.... by the same guy;)

[@mojavered1273]

I think Ted Levine's portrayal of Buffalo Bill in this movie is overshadowed by Hopkins and Foster. He was the perfect casting choice, as were they all, but he just did not get the accolade he deserved for it. Great reaction!

[@versetripn6631]

Hannibal Lecter's legendary escape was 100% mirrored from Michael Myers' 'Halloween 4' re-emergence. The Buffalo Bill basement dwelling...a mirror of Bilbo Baggins cave games with Gollam in The Hobbit. The Link: Precious

[@MrGadfly772]

It's really a chilling movie in seeing the depravity of the mentally ill serial killers. It's horrifying but it transfixes you until the end. You want to look away but can't. The performances and the witting are just so captivating. It's no wonder that it won several academy awards. This movie shows you just how lacking slasher films are in terms of true horror. I am so glad you give this movie the thought it deserves. Too many people just react, but you actually think and reflect. Thank you. Additionally, as a man I know what other men are capable of being. It's sad but they don't seem to have the ability to respect the woman they are seeing as a person first. A person first! That's the key and too many men are just too undisciplined and don't even reflect on what their motives are. I don't know why men are incapable of placing themselves in the shoes of others but they are. Perhaps it is a cultural thing...we don't exactly value the ability for men to have empathy.

[@conureron3792]

More Anthony Hopkins: The Elephant Man.

[@creativitycell]

I agree No Country For Old Men was a brilliant movie, Jarvier Bardem is one of the scariest baddies ever! 🙏

[@kengruz669]

It's been a while since you watched and recorded this, so time to check out "Manhunter (1986)", the first film where the character of Hannibal appears. It's directed by Michael Mann, and like "Silence of the Lambs" it's also based on a novel by Thomas Harris. One of my oft-watched faves

[@versetripn6631]

Want another WTF? The actor present during the body examination who says, "No sir, that's a BUG caccoon!"... He was (while masked) also present during the 'Alien Autopsy' in 'Independence Day'. Similiar "Butterfly" opening/unveiling moment as described by Lecter in 'Silence of...' His uncredited 'ID4' role is common for many stars to perform in films which better weaves the Hollywood web. See that same actor in 'Repo Man' as he describes Flying Time Machines to Emilio Estevez....one year prior to 'Back to the Future'. 😉

[@1639danmcc]

The sequel is simply called Hannibal with Anthony Hopkins & Julianne Moore taking over the role of Clarice Starling. There is also a prequel called Red Dragon where the opening scenes again feature Hannibal Lector.

[@MorliHolect]

The sequel "Hannibal" is quite good too, but Clarice is played by another actress (Julianne Moore)

[@joevaldez6457]

I keep writing this every Friday, but this is my favorite Film Friday yet., Madison. KZbinrs usually go into these classic films blissfully unaware about film but I know I'm in great hands when someone recognizes the composer's name. As a writer, I really enjoyed looking at this film through the eyes of another writer. At some point, you might be interested in a book called _The Story Grid: What Good Editors Know_ by Shawn Coyne. I've read lots of writing manuals over the last 30 years but this has been by far the most helpful when it comes to identifying what's working and what's not with a novel I'm editing. The novel that Coyne deconstructs and references every step of the way is _The Silence of the Lambs_ . _Deconstructing the big movements of how Thomas Harris created that rarest of novels--the outrageously successful commercial thriller that stands as one of the pre-eminent novels of the twentieth century will be a lot of fun. Seriously. Somehow Harris wrote a book that was impossible to put down but deeply resonates with the reader long after he's finished reading. I've gone through the book at least fifty times line by line and I always discover something new. While I do not profess to have any insight into the working mind of Thomas Harris or how he crafts his stories, what I can do is analyze the structure of his work within the traditions and conventions of his chosen Genres_ .

[@feudist]

Check out "Manhunter" a 1986 Michael Mann film that this is the sequel to. Lecter makes his first appearance there as a secondary (but pivotal) character. The film involves a medically retired FBI profiler(who captured Lecter and was nearly killed by him) who is drawn into a desperate search for a killer that slaughters families. Dark and deeply disturbing, with a haunting soundtrack that is a character itself. Much better than the remake "Red Dragon", which was redone simply to have Hopkins play Lecter. Lecter in "Manhunter" is wonderfully portrayed by Brian Cox in an utterly chilling performance.

[@izzonj]

The American Film Institute did a survey of the top 100 villains in movie history and Hannibal Lecter was in the top 5.

[@Otokichi786]

A 2021 reaction? Not unlike DUST putting "old content" front and center. I had read the book before seeing the movie, but was surprised when Clarice Starling walked uo to Hannibal Lechter's cell. Just standing there, he exudes Menace, looks at people as potential prey, doesn't blink his "shark-dead" eyes, and gets into Clarice Starling's head toot suite. It is unfortunate that actor Ted Levine didn't get AMPAS attention for his "Jame Gumb" role and "Goodby Horses" dance. 26:32 Lesson learned. 27:57 Have YOU ever "had an old friend for dinner"?

[@memonk11]

NOT the dog's fault?! That damn dog was the matermind! The cat was far too obvious.

[@jennysutton7409]

Jodie Foster said that she avoided Anthony as best she could even when not filming and ond day he came over to talk to her and ask her about it and she said 'you scare me' and he laughed saying the same thing about her haha. He apparently would make everyone on set laugh but the moment they called cut he scared them all and was always in character. I love this movie because it shows how a woman outsmarted all the men and proved her worth in the end and I kinda like how Lector became a mentor to Clarice in many ways. Good reaction as always. This movie is in fact the only movie that won 6 oscars in every catagory it was nominaited for including best actor and best sapporting actress as well I do beleive. Anthony did get the oscar for his role in this movie so no worries there.

[@tbnamj]

Saludó desde la República Dominicana excelente vídeo 👍🏿👏🏿🇩🇴❤

[@shrivelcamel5774]

he indeed have an old friend for dinner

[@michaelbriefs9764]

You should see the sequel, “Hannibal”! It’s pretty good!