Anthony Hopkins had only 18 minutes of screen time, yet completely dominates the movie, won an Oscar, and created a villain so iconic that people still recognize him thirty years later

@nickreacts6394

8 ай бұрын

That is an incredible testament to the power of onscreen presence!

@SalvableRuin

8 ай бұрын

Darth Vader was on screen for 8 minutes in Star Wars.

@Jd-zl7mn

8 ай бұрын

​@@SalvableRuin wait wait wait.... What? Really?

@donaldjz

8 ай бұрын

The alien in the original " ALIEN " movie had less than 5 minutes on screen

@happyapple4269

8 ай бұрын

Jaws 4 minutes.

Hannibal chose to eat the people he encountered who are rude, obnoxious, or deliberately cruel, especially to the innocent and good. The book, like the movie, is told from Clarice's POV so we don't know what it is about her that interests him... but my take on it after watching the movie many times is that she was smart, she wasn't rude to him after he deliberately talked down to her (a rube is what a scammer would call an easy mark), and she opened up to him in their "quid pro quo" and didn't try to lie, even when the memories hurt her - making her very different from anyone he'd met for at least as long as he'd been locked up, if not longer.

@esmeraldaloschuetz9120

8 ай бұрын

Dude. He literally ate someone for being a subpar musician in his eyes.

@Deathbird_Mitch

8 ай бұрын

Also, in her story she showed that she pushes through her fear from a young age. He likes her moxie in "saving" the lamb and even going to investigate the screams to begin with. Lecter respects that. He wants to see her succeed.

@artiedelphigoo4080

8 ай бұрын

and he tortured and killed his really polite guards and killed all his paramedics

Every man in the movie leers at Clarice, hits on her, and dismisses her (including Crawford who lies to her and sends her out of the room). The only man who respects her for her intellect and treats her like an equal is the villain, Hannibal Lecter

Fun fact: The Silence of the Lambs is one of only three films to win all five of "The Big Five" at the Academy Awards, which are Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally), Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins), Best Actress (Jodie Foster), Best Director (Jonathan Demme), and Best Picture. The other two films before it that also accomplished this are It Happened One Night (dir. Frank Capra, 1934) and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (dir. Miloš Forman, 1975).

@nickreacts6394

8 ай бұрын

I did not know this, but that’s an excellent and deserved badge of honor for this movie 👌

Most terrifying thing about Lector is the feeling that he's in control of every conversation, even when he's behind glass or restrained. Obviously his killings and cannibalism also play a part, but he just screams that he's in charge with only his voice and body language.

@doughyjoey_8742

6 ай бұрын

Lecter also probably guessed that one of his fellow prisoners would do something horrible upon her exit. Maybe Lecter even straight up manipulated or persuaded Miggs to do what he did to Clarice. Either way he had something planned beforehand and I've only just realised it!

One of my favourite parts of the character Clarice is that she adapts to the men in her world. Chilton flirts with her, she gets uncomfortable. At the museum, she flirts back. Crawford says they can't talk in front of a woman at the funeral home, she uses the same idea to get the cops out of the room when they're examining the body. She accepts the world as it is and outsmarts it. My fave heroine ever!

@rnw2739

8 ай бұрын

Of course it is unthinkable that a female character might consider using her femininity/sexuality to manipulate others or to achieve an objective.....

@MomCatMeows

8 ай бұрын

Welcome to understanding how it is being a woman in this world. 😂🤷‍♀️

@pseudohacker

8 ай бұрын

Why you keep saying this BS? Clarice is extremely dismissive to Chilton, insulting and ridiculing him (which he notices and it’s a big part of his decision to ruin the fbi bluff) and then she directly reproaches Crawford for his sexist BS.

@userxl41drn301

8 ай бұрын

@@MomCatMeows Women can make men feel just as uncomfortable. 🙅‍♀

@nickreacts6394

8 ай бұрын

Great breakdown of how great Clarice is as a character!

The ending where Hannibal casually walks into the crowd to follow Dr. Chilton to his next meal gave me chills and made me cheer. The actor playing Dr. Chilton was really good, his character was so pompous, petty and creepy that it made happy when l realized Hannibal was going after him. Plus Hannibal was polite, intelligent and respectful of Clarisse for the most part and almost made you like him.

@Mant111

8 ай бұрын

It's easier to play the good guy than the villain, and it's even harder to play the "character whom you love to hate" trope.

The stuff they put under their noses during the autopsy scene is Vick’s vapor rub. And I love how much you enjoy this movie

@nickreacts6394

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I love that Anthony Hopkins doesn't blink...makes him soooo intense. Jodi foster has said many times she's was terrified of Anthony Hopkins and would avoid him in between takes. This is one of my favourite movie.

@Missjunebugfreak

6 ай бұрын

Anthony Hopkins based that character trait on a terrifying person he'd met who didn't blink much. He felt that would make Hannibal more unnerving and he was right. Such a phenomenal actor.

This movie is so so good. A suspense masterpiece. The dynamic between Hannibal and Clarice is really tense and complex and just makes you not blinks during their scenes together of anxiety and curiosity. They nailed their characters so so well.

@lillianbarbieri7771

8 ай бұрын

@@danniethedemon the sequel Yes, the series I haven't. It is on my to watch list since forever

@lillianbarbieri7771

8 ай бұрын

@@danniethedemon so, there was one that is Hannibal origin (something like that) that is a prequel . Then there was Red Dragon and Hannibal. There was one that it seems to be connected from the 1980s that I have not watched and a series that was supposed to follow Clarice (have not watch That one either)

32:22 "Doesnt she have a phone?" in 1993 omg 😂😂😂

"Does she not have a phone to call someone?" No mainstream cell phones in 1991. In 1994, only 1M Americans had a cell phone.

@GrosvnerMcaffrey

8 ай бұрын

They were big too. Too many forget that i was born in the 90s and didn't feel old until people started saying that

@matthewwhite7473

2 ай бұрын

Those were simpler, better times.

It was always my presumption that Dr Chiltern was going into hiding, that's why he was there. His body language suggested that and he must have known he would be a target of Lecter in the event of an escape.

@Mant111

8 ай бұрын

Yeah same here. He was obviously fleeing or going into protective custody. It doesn't take a genius to guess that Lecter was gonna take revenge on him.

At their first meeting, when he calls her a "rube" he's saying she's a hick, a country bumpkin. He's already noted her accent, and that her purse is decent and her shoes are crap but she's trying lol. Its only natural to root for Hannibal. Despite his "issues," he's a sophisticated, erudite, charming gentleman.

When Lecter is brought to meet with the governor he says to her, in that menacing tone of voice, "Love your suit." Just linger on that statement for a bit and see what might be gleaned from it.

@fuzzballzz36

3 ай бұрын

That was a clue, and this never occurred to me before. Well spotted!

I saw this movie as a kid, and it made me think every bad guy in the world had those night vison goggles and i was completely terrified of the dark for years. 😅

Buffalo Bill's position and last convulsions after being shot make him look like a dying insect.

@nickreacts6394

8 ай бұрын

Wow that’s a perfect little detail!

This movie was created during the greatest era of filmmaking. I miss the days of great writing, acting, and storytelling. I could re-watch this film 100 times. Thanks for sharing. Hannibal's character had an interesting trait. He only helped someone after that person was insulted. He helped Clarice after she was assaulted by Migs in the beginning and he helped the Senator after he had insulted her. Even if HE was the person who insulted that person, he would be willing to help them moments after he committed the insult. It's such a fascinating trait.

"Rube" is an insult for someone from a rural background.

Clarice had to earn everything Hannibal gave her. He always tested her. She was truthful about her childhood, so he gave her the case file back. The case file where he had added the final clues and even then she had to figure out the rest by herself. This way she could claim the full credit for catching Bill. Hannibal respected Clarice, even for her addition of the fake offer to get him to help. As much as he had figured her out, so did she figure him out and he respected that. Dr. Chilton however fell victim to his pride and forgot what Hannibal was, forgot his own rules. Not only did he not figure out anything about the case, he also... check the last scene again. Dr. Chilton was on his way into protective custody and Hannibal was already there. He had already figured out where they would bring Chilton or where he would go to hide.

@clarkkenttheman

8 ай бұрын

i dont think he was going into protective anything...he was going on holiday it looked like

@Dreamfox-df6bg

8 ай бұрын

@@clarkkenttheman You'll have to listen real closely or find the script: Dr. Chilton: "Excuse me. You got the security system all set up?" Guy getting Chilton from the plane: "We have the big-shot security." Dr. Chilton: "Thank you. I appreciate that."

@clarkkenttheman

8 ай бұрын

@@Dreamfox-df6bg ahh

We ALL rooted for Hannibal to be successful in his "dinner" plans with Dr. Chilton, and if you'd have ever told me I'd be on the side of a movie serial killer, I would've said you're crazy!

Great reaction. Hannibal in the series eats the rude 🤣 The relationship between Hannibal and Clarice in the books is... complicated. I recomend you to read them and react to the Hannibal series. Mads Mikkelsen is superb in it.

Not only did Lector pick one handcuff, he picked both!

If you've seen all of the Hannibal movies, or read any of the books, you learn that Hannibal & Clarice are both Orphans. So he feels a connection, a similarity to her once he finds that out. Even before he finds that out about her, he feels a similarity, a connection to her. Also a job in the FBI is not common for women. Especially then. So her drive to be in law enforcement in general, & the FBI specifically would interest him as a psyche Doctor, & as a man. As someone else mentioned, he hates rudeness & rude people. So even though he's a cannibal & a serial killer, he has his own code of ethics. So he picks people who are rude, snobbish, or cruel, or those who are outright evil or out for selfish gain. Anyone who is out for a profit off of his name, or notoriety or to make a name for themselves like Chilton, or who just happens to get in his way.

I saw this in theater when it came out, I was literally on the edge of my seat for the last scenes, in the basement..That doesn’t happen often enuf anymore. Luv you guys, keep at it! ❤

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 interest 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 motifs (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.

An absolutely masterful film. The shots where the actors speak directly into the camera puts you right in the movie.

Clarice is polite and respectful to Lecter, but stands up for herself when he is impolite and disrespectful to her. She's intelligent without being arrogant. She knows to be wary of Lecter, but is brave and determined enough to engage with him anyway. She is competent within her field of expertise, but open to learn from someone who knows more. Lecter values all these traits - his victims are people who don't possess them.

The tv series Hannibal is not about this movie, but its prequel "The Red Dragon", which is a 2002 remake of the original film "Manhunter" (1986). In the 1986 version, Hannibal Lecter is played by Brian Cox. They remade the film in 2002 so ANthony Hopkins could once again take on the iconic role.

Back when this movie was made, detective rubbed Vicks vapor rub under their noses to lessen the stench.

Oh wow! She is stuning! You look soo good together! ❤❤

@nickreacts6394

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Hanging and disemboweling the cop was all smoke and mirrors to make the other cops not look to close at the other cop who’s face he was wearing…

"Oh and Senator, just one more thing... Love your suit." -Dr. Lecter

Apparently, Anthony was so scary that Jodie was afraid of him irl

Hard to believe Bill is the same actor that plays Captain Stottlemeyer in Monk. Please watch The Frighteners starring Michael J. Fox if you haven't seen it. Peace, all 💕

Fun fact : Buffalo Bill is also Paul Walkers boss in the first Fast and Furious movie.

I love Jacks little smile on the phone after she clears the room. He appreciated the silence and calm for sure!

My dude, the way your girlfriend looks at you... You got a keeper! I wish nothing but the best for you two ☺️

I love the excitement when she realized Hannibal was having Chilton for dinner

Great reaction, like yalls analysis, made some interesting points. Think you guys would really like "Hannibal" (2001 movie), even though it takes alot of guff, think it does a good job as a sequel, continuing the story, and developing the characters, especially dr. Lecter

@sparksdrinker5650

8 ай бұрын

Name 2 of the interesting points they made

Hes not there to help anyone. Hes running from Hannibal lecter. Because he knows all the terrible things that he did to him. And Hannibal is on the loose. He knows that Hannibal is going to look for him. That's why he went to that island hes afraid.

In the book, what they put under their nose is camphor. Basically Vicks Vaporub.

Nice reaction. I always like how Clarice never looks at camera while the men look directly at her and of course, the fine trimming Lecter does to his relationship with Clarice. He never lies to her. And then, he sends her to Bill because he knows she can win. He was right.

Everyone has already commented on the relationship between Hannibal and Clarisse. Thru their interactions, she earned his respect and some level of affection. This movie was practically flawless and totally terrifying. After I first saw it, I was convinced for months that every stranger was a potential serial killer.

this swept the top awards at the 91-92 Oscars- Picture, Actor, Actress, Director, Screenplay. That year, Billy Crystal hosted the show and he was wheeled out ala Hannibal Lector- in the full mask and straight jacket, to open his monologue. The Clarice role was originally offered to Michelle Pfeiffer- she thought it was too dark- Jody leapt at the chance and went after the part (and she nailed it). Hopkins took classes on how not to blink- making Lector even more menacing.

this is the only way I can watch scary movies, so thank you

@celinaryen3354

8 ай бұрын

@@danniethedemon i get too scared on my own!😅

Hannibal Lecter doesn't get enough love❤ He's my favorite horror icon.

This is a great reaction, and Anthony Hopkins absolutely steals the show. If you want to see him playing a character, who relates to Life & Death in a completely different way, I can't recommend Meet Joe Black enough. It stars Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt, among several other stellar cast members, and quietly digs deeply at the meaning of life and connection. Perfect for October or April viewing. When you watch it, you'll know why, lol.

@melcompton7866

8 ай бұрын

@@justindenney-hall5875 Agreed! Has to be done by the right person, though, and I think Nick has the emotional depth to really "get" MJB. Hope we get our wish!

The 1st movie in the series is Manhunter, a Michael Mann movie. Red dragon was a remake of Manhunter

Still the third of only three films to win all of 'The Big 5' Oscars, more than 30 years ago now. Best Picture, Best Director, Best Leading Actor, Best Leading Actress and Best Screenplay.

The Actor who played Buffalo Bill add libbed that scene where he was filming himself ... was told to go with it. And HE DID. Fabulously.

I know it's a terrifying movie, but you guys are so adorable!!! I hope you get married soon and have lots of babies! Great reaction! 🥰

Hopkins performance is legendary, and likely would not have been as impactful without Jodi Foster's performance to play off of. Chilton I think plays a vital role in the film as well. It's an interesting dichotomy of Chilton treated as valuable members of society, while Lecter is too capable to even be allowed to interact with society. It seems like a statement about how society views those who play by the rules, and those who make their own.

I recommend all who watch the movie to read the novel by Thomas Harris!!! It'll expand and answer a lot that the movie couldn't include. Anthony Hopkins was perfectly cast as was Jodie Foster. It's a shame she didn't return for the sequel because of how poorly they adapted the story (especially the ending). Every time I watch a reaction to this movie I have to re-read the novels. The prequel to Silence of the Lambs is Red Dragon, another win whether you read or watch it. On and just one more thing... Love your suit.

Hello Clarice. *Hannibal* is a sequel and *Red Dragon* a prequel to this movie, Sir Anthony must’ve told you when you were doing Thor together. Did you have your girlfriend for dinner after the movie?

@JTs-No-Bs-Reviews

8 ай бұрын

Hannibal never actually says ' Hello Clarice ' in the film although most people quote it like it is.

@andreshernandez1180

8 ай бұрын

@@JTs-No-Bs-Reviews No, I’m saying it to Nick

The series Hannibal is set in the events leading up to the first book, Red Dragon, and then the events leading up to Silence of the Lambs (the showrunners were not able to secure the rights to SotL). Do read the book, but read Red Dragon first (it's not a prequel, rather that SotL is the sequel to Red Dragon). I highly recommend the Hannibal series, it's really well done, and Mads Mikkelsen is wonderful in the role (as is everyone in the cast). In answer to the question, he does generally kill rude people (or people who are in his way for whatever reason).

The story was inspired by the time the FBI asked Ted Bundy to create a profile for the green river killer, when they eventually caught him they realized that Bundys profile was pretty accurate. The scene where bill kidnaps Catherine is inspired by Bundy who would fake having a broken arm and act like he was struggling to get something into his car so women would offer to help then he would hit them over the head and push them into his car. The character of Buffalo bill was inspired by a few serial killers but most of all Ed Gein who besides killing a few people would also dig up recently buried bodies and make things using their body parts, he made a pair of gloves and a lampshade out of human skin and furnitures out of bones and skulls. I recently found out that the actors who played Bill and Catherine actually dated during the filming of the movie. Jodie foster said that the line where Hannibal insults her shoes wasn’t in the script and neither was the line where he insulted her accent,she said it really stung when Anthony Hopkins said that about the accent she worked hard to perfect.

Anthony Hopkins used to go to theaters to see this movie and when someone freaked out about Hannibal he would go into character and tell them he's not real he can't hurt you

Spoiler: Dr. Lecter was Starling's psychiatrist, and he cures her by linkin her trauma to the saving of Catherine, and helping her to do that and catch Bill.

4:27 Little Known Fact: This guy is Don Brockett; actor, comedian, played a chef in _Mister Rogers' Neighbourhood_ !

Watch "Hannibal" which continues the story of Clarice and Hannibal some 10 years later.

Rube is an insulting was to refer to someone from a rural area. It implies that they are uneducated, uncouth, and idiot, etc. That is also what Hannibal implied about the accent she was trying to hide.

Foster does a good job on the West Virgina accent... in the beginning of the film.

Despite her protestations, Wen is quite smart and intuitive. More reacts with her please!

The cream they put under their noses at the morgue is an ointment similar to Vicks VapoRub (I think I read that in the book)

Rube: A country bumpkin.

The Hannibal show is a prequel to the events of Red Dragon, The Silence of the Lambs, and the film Hannibal. The show is before Hannibal is caught. And... you'd think Jack Crawford would learn not to send trainees to Hannibal but, apparently not 😂 Hannibal is very against people who are derogatory, demeaning, or just downright discourteous. There's a reason the show's tagline is 'Eat the rude' so the fact Clarice treats him politely and like a human being even while standing her ground against his attempts to test her likely contribute to his fondness towards her. That and the way her mind works. He also has very finely tuned senses. Buffalo Bill is one of several fictional serial killers partially based on Ed Gein, a real murderer and grave robber who really did skin women and try to make a 'woman suit' - and many other things. Lampshades, belts, cushions, masks, etc. Norman Bates from Psycho and Leatherface in Texas Chainsaw Massacre also took inspo from him.

I keep meaning to watch the tv show but I haven't got to it yet. Red Dragon is a good prequel. There was a version of it made a long time ago, called Manhunter that's got a completely different tone. The pre-prequel, Hannibal Rising is very interesting. Originally it was going to be called Behind The Mask, & it was written as a prequel to show how Hannibal became what he became. A lot of it is taken a lot from the sequel novel Hannibal, which details his history in more depth. I've noticed that some people have mentioned watching the movie version of the sequel Hannibal, and honestly, I think those people must have only watched the movie and not read the book. The film actually infuriates me, because they originally used ending in the book... and then they rewrote that ending solely because Jodie Foster didn't believe that her character would behave in the way that the character in the book does, and she had the cachet to force them to rewrite the ending, but then she backed out of the project. Julianne Moore took over, and I think did a very good job portraying a more hardened and older Starling... but they kept the ending the way they'd rewritten it, which really frustrates me as a psychologist. Because honestly, the last few chapters of the novel are among the most inspiring and uplifting psychological treatises I've ever read. A real celebration of the elasticity and eternal optimism regarding human nature, for all our faults... which kind of touches on your analysis about his motives in this film. But then, when you are into psychology, it's hard to get around the mentality that no one is beyond saving, partially because you have to believe that to do your work. So I'm really actually furious with the way they ended the movie, because in my opinion, it takes a fascinating character like Hannibal and turns him into a cardboard cutout horror movie villian, and that is really a wasted opportunity to me. But your mileage may vary.

Buffalo Bill's character is loosely based on serial killer Ted Bundy and Grave robber Ed Gein. Bundy would fake injury (usually a broken arm or leg) to entice women into his car and Ed Gein was believed to be trying to make a "woman suit" by digging up women from his local graveyard. He also used other body parts to make a macabre of household items (skulls for bowls, bones for cutlery, and upholstering his furniture with skin.) Gein also served as inspiration for Leather Face. Hannibal is loosely based on serial killer Geoffrey Dalmer who would often cannibalize his victims.

The book and the film are both brilliant. The book delves much deeper into the background of Clarice and the dialogue is amazing. At one point in the book Dr. Lecter asks Clarice if she thinks he’s evil. She says that she thinks he’s been destructive and that’s the same thing. He goes into a monologue about how God must love destruction based on things that happen. It’s wonderful. He has a soft spot for Clarice, I think, because he sees the humanity in her and understands that she sees, at some level, the same in him.

"Rube" - Slang for "An unsophisticated country person" . Chilton was fleeing, because he knew he was dead the second Lecter escaped.

This is the second "Hannibal" movie. The first was Manhunter, directed by Michael Mann, and based on the novel Red Dragon. Then came this movie and the sequels/prequels. The character of Buffalo Bill, as well as a few other horror movie icons was based on Wisconsin murderer and grave-robber, Ed Gein.

Sir Anthony Hopkins spent 11 minutes on screen and was so amazing he won best actor that year at the Oscars. He also became a horror legend to and a staple halloween costume. Silver screen legend.

@d.-_-.b

8 ай бұрын

What makes this false figure believable is that Hannibal is completely absent for extended periods of the movie twice, once for almost 20 minutes and another for over 25 minutes. Also his first appearance isn't until almost 12 minutes in. The ten scenes he's in counting from when he's first seen/heard till he's last seen/heard in each actually add up to 34 minutes, 54 seconds (not counting the end credits sequence). Here's the breakdown from my DVD giving start - end timestamps = duration (running total): 11:55 - 18:38 = 6:43 (6:43) "May I see your credentials?" 26:54 - 30:20 = 3:26 (10:09) "Your bleeding has stopped." 50:03 - 55:20 = 5:17 (15:26) "Quid pro quo" 57:17 - 58:20 = 1:03 (16:29) "His first name is Louis" 58:49 - 1:02:10 = 3:21 (19:50) "Where will it tickle you?" 1:04:03 - 1:10:45 = 6:42 (26:32) "Good evening, Clarice." 1:11:23 - 1:15:10 = 3:47 (30:19) "Mind the drawings please." 1:16:52 - 1:19:31 = 2:39 (32:58) "Talk to him!" 1:21:13 - 1:21:33 = 0:20 (33:18) "Pulse 84." 1:47:26 - 1:49:02 = 1:36 (34:54) "I'm having an old friend for dinner."

@paramitch

6 ай бұрын

@@d.-_-.b Thank you SO much for this, it always bothers me when people minimize his presence in the film! Nearly 35 minutes of screen time equals a richly deserved Best Actor Oscar in my book.

Thomas Harris Wrote 4 books about Hannibal Lecter ( Red Dragon, Silence of the lambs, Hannibal & Hannibal Rising) Red Dragon is the prequel to Silence of the lambs ( the book was adapted TWICE as both Manhunter (80s) and later under its original title Red Dragon) , Hannibal is the Sequel & Hannibal Rising is about the young Hannibal Lecter

Chilton was there because the second he heard Hannibal was free, he ran for his life. He thought he could hide from him until he was caught again.

Man Hunter was the first movie to introduce the Hannibal lecture character brian Cox played him, the sequel is called Hannibal and is less as creepy but the prequel red dragon we get more of the Hannibal origin story

There are 3 movies to this series, Silence of the Lambs was the first, then the sequel, Hannibal from 2001, next was Red Dragon which was a prequel to Silence of the Lambs, then came Hannibal Rising which takes place way prior to Red Dragon. Also, most detectives when having to deal with the more odorous situations they have to deal with will use Vik's Vapor Rub in order to help block/cover up the other smells.

The first time i watched the tv show monk and realized the captain is buffalo bill that really messed with me

19:16 Buffalo Bill is by no means mocking her. He’s practicing imitating her high-pitched screaming.

There are 2 versions of the prequel. the 80s version is called "Manhunter" and is by far the best. The remake is "Red Dragon". It's good, but only if you haven't seen the first.

Ted Bundy the serial killer would trick women by being injured as well hence the Van scene. The woman who plays the US Senator’s daughter is in Grey’s Anatomy and the film Series 7: The Contenders. Double Oscar winner Jodie Foster(also for The Accused) played in Taxi Driver, Foxes, The Brave One, and The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane. Anthony Hopkins(also Oscar winner for The Father) is amazing in the 1970s film MAGIC. Dr. Chilton was in the Julia Roberts film The Pelican Brief. Anthony Hopkins was so good at his role that Martha Stewart broke up with him since she was creeped out. Michelle Pfeiffer was 1st choice for Clarice but she thought the film too dark so it went to Jodie the Yale educated actress. What is in the book but not explained in the film is that when he listens to music like the “Goldberg Variations” his mind becomes clear and he thinks like a computer. The late Oscar winner Director Jonathan Demme was also famous for women in prison film Chained Heat. Be a completist and watch: Manhunter, Red Dragon, Hannibal, and Hannibal Rising. Two tv series of Hannibal and Clarice. Foster did not do the sequel in Hannibal so Julianne Moore took the role.

Check out the next in the series, "Hannibal"; Ray Liotta is a fellow FBI agent. Even some Italian history thrown in!

I saw this in the theater. I live in NW Indiana. When they said Calumet City, the whole audience screamed. Like it’s really close to us.

Vicks VapoRub was used for a long time to mask decomp odor, make it more tolerable, but now coroners and morticians use Neutrolene, which doesn’t mask odor, but rather neutralizes it. It was nominated in 2013 for an Innovative Award for its effectiveness.

One of my favorite movie endings. Movie doesn’t dwell too long on this but in the books Dr. Lecter had a very good relationship with the orderly Barney. Barney was always respectful to Lecter in their dealings yet took his job of monitoring the doctor very seriously. In the book it’s implied the only reason Lecter got away via the pen is that Barney wasn’t around to do a proper search of Lecter’s person. The book ends with Lecter sending Barney a nice thank you note and tip and Barney was secure in the knowledge that Lecter wasn’t out to get him (unlike Lecter’s “old friend” )

This was such a great reaction, thanks!

The first movie to introduce Hannibal was Manhunter. A good one you should watch. More deliberate in it’s pacing but is centered more on the character of Will Graham. 17:37 It’s based on the book Red Dragon” long before they made the movie Red Dragon.

Hannibal dispatches those he see as a disturbance to the higher purpose of humanity. And those who hunt him.

There’s this KZread video called analyzing evil about different characters from movies like Sergeant Barns from Platoon. One of them is about Hannibal Lecter, and it talks about his childhood. He started out normal, and then something terrible happened to him. It explains why he wanted to help Clarice.

3:16 "You're hitting on me?" We don't realize how often we use idiomatic expressions. I was wondering if your girlfriend understands English well enough to understand what "hitting on" someone means other than it's literal meaning of punching on them. PS: Please don't take any offense, either of you, I don't mean any.

A wonderful observation about HL wanting to help Clarice.... Never heard that theory, but it makes sense... and it's quite poignant and touching. It gives the whole relationship and story more reverence. Thank you!

He had what are known as black-out lights. Something sealing all light from penetrating the windows. Either his shots or hers blew out those window covers.

I love your friend's discussions.. Do more reaction with her..😊🌺

They made a movie sometime in the late 80s called feds it's about 2 women going to FBI academy, ita all about women trying to be in a man's world and the 2 women couldn't be any opposite but thry show how valuable any woman can be in a mans world

It's probably vick's vapo rub they put under their noses for the smell 🙂

To answer one comment "Can't use phone to call some one?" They didn't have mobiles in early 80s and 90s for FBI Trainees

the glee you both had when you saw he was going to eat the doctor at the end was hilarious. this movie is a classic. i remember watching this when i was 12, my mom had it on vhs. its so well done. i didnt like the sequels as much. you two are so cute together. i like the dynamic of you talking about the movie together.

The actor playing Buffalo Bill is in the TV series Monk starring Tony Shaloub. He plays Monk’s boss.

he is intrigued as a thing to do. then it is over and he moves onto the next amusement. he likes the mental exercise of coaching her puzzle solving skills.

I heard Anthony Hopkins wasn't even acting, he was just minding his own business and the director told he camera crew to get it on film 😂 Jokes aside, it is an insane movie and a great performance by Jodie and Anthony, it is crazy to think there are people like hannibal lector in the real world