Having watched this movie 100s of times and reading the book, this was absolutely amazing to watch you discover all this for the first time.

Oh! One of my favorite horror movies. "It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again" is unforgettable. Such a wonderful cast.

Anthony Hopkins intentionally stopped himself blinking while delivering his lines.

I saw Jodie Foster in an interview saying she and Hopkins didn’t speak the entire time of filming. At the end, when they finally spoke, she apologized and told him she was terrified of him. He said, he was terrified of HER. They both were phenomenal but Hopkins was perfect as Hannibal Lecter. Great movie!!!

Fun fact: The actor who plays Buffalo Bill, Ted Levine, also played Captain Stottlemeyer in the series Monk. Who would have thunk it? Goes to show what an incredible actor he is to be able to pull off such totally different characters.

The best reaction to this movie, and I’ve seen many. So intelligent. After a while I knew that you would get the plot but still be surprised! So easy for someone who has seen it before and so satisfying to see someone watching it for the first time

Ted Levine was great as Buffalo Bill. Unfortunately, it made it very difficult for me to watch the TV series "Monk," where he plays a good guy, because I could never get Buffalo Bill out of my head.

"A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti." Eww... Fava beans. Gross. 😝 Fun Fact: This is one of three movies to win the top five Oscars: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Screenplay. The others are It Happened One Night (1934) and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (1975). Law Enforcement Cooperation Fact: The real-life FBI's Behavioral Science Unit assisted in the making of this movie. Acting Is Reacting Fact: Jodie Foster claims that during the first meeting between Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling, Sir Anthony Hopkins's mocking of her southern accent was improvised on the spot. Foster's horrified reaction was genuine since she felt personally attacked. She later thanked Hopkins for generating such an honest reaction.

I read the book prior to the movie being made. When it w as announced that Anthony Hopkins was cast as Lecter, I couldn't believe it. Had seen him in other productions and felt sorry for his characters, even the ones who weren't the good guy. He seemed to have this bewildered innocence about him. No way was he going to carry off playing H. Lecter. Am glad to say I've never been so wrong about a casting choice in all my life. All Oscars richly deserved.

Winner of 5 Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Leading Actor, Best Leading Actress, Best Director and Best Screenplay. There is nothing else like it!

This movie is definitely in my personal top 10 movie list of all time. Clarice Starling might be my favourite female character of all time.

I haven't seen this movie on years. I do remember "it rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again". Iconic line

This is one of the few films in history that won the top 5 Academy Awards (Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Writing, and Best Director). I just wish the actor who played Buffalo Bill would’ve also won. One of the best films of all time.

The most well crafted horror movie you'll ever watch. Horror movies today are just a gore-fest. This movie is all about suspense, and since movies made in 2022 are all about fast pacing to keep younger people engaged, there's no time for suspense. That's what makes this movie terrifying. Not because they show a lot of blood and guts. They don't. They're very careful about how much they do show you, because the more it's left to your imagination, the scarier it can be. If you want to watch a good sequel to this, go with Red Dragon. It's the only one of the series after this that is really worth watching. Hannibal is just a gore fest and has a lot of plot holes. I love the camera angles in this.

I always thought the guy who played Buffalo Bill didn’t get enough recognition. He did a excellent job of playing a lunatic. For two very different movies watch Animal House and The Blues Brothers. The latter talked a lot of Blues legends out of retirement to play in the movie.

Only movie that’s ever given me nightmares, specifically Hopkins, he plays his character so intensely it sticks with you.

When Hannibal said to the senator "love your suit", he was mocking her both in that that she invests thousands on expensive clothes rather than the safety of her daughter, and also because he knew that Buffalo Bill was going to make a suit from her daughter. The irony!

Great reaction! What more can be said about Hopkins' performance? The man won an Oscar with just 24 minutes of screen time! :)

There *was* a Lecter movie before Silence. From the director of Heat: Manhunter (1986) is an adaptation of the book Red Dragon. Brian Cox is quite good as Hannibal.

This movie is a masterpiece, it’s the perfect psychological thriller.

I love when people on the preferred side of age 50 catch up on great movies. Sadly, most forget that there are great movies three times as old as this. Don't let that mistake happen on your journey.

I think you’d love The Others. It’s one of the best suspense/horror movies ever. Nicole Kidman is fantastic in it. And the twist is incredible. Please give it a watch!

It's interesting that you anticipated so much of the movie while missing Lector's escape. Show's how immersed you were. I watch these reactions because my children apparently don't trust my judgement. You are an incredible sounding board. Your reactions are genuine and intelligent. Thanks for your choices. They are unusually sound.

VA is the abbreviation for Virginia. Quantico is where the FBI Academy is and some Marine facilities as well. It is interesting to note that the place in West Virginia had the older abbreviation style of "W Va" instead of "WV".

You should check out ‘the making of’ for this one.. when Clarice visits Lechter after his transfer & she tells him about the lambs.. in the take the USED, a crew member dropped something.. & it was LOUD.. and Jodie Foster never faltered.. THAT scene got her the Oscar.. & the director knew it.. originally that scene was supposed to include flashbacks, but Jonathan Demming, the director, KNEW there was no way to cut away from Jodie’s performance..

Kabir, I love when you watch horror movies!! You yelling at the actors is exactly what I do!! I always scream asking them if they are really that stupid and apparently they are 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I've seen this movie and it's really a good psychological thriller, my granddaughter is going to university for criminal psychology and forensic psychology, she's a very quiet young lady and I would have never guessed this is her interest for a future job, I even asked her if I have to worry about her because my mother always said to beware of the quiet ones!!

Love to watch it together with you and by the way, both got an Oscar for that film (Foster and Hopkins) 😀

When Ridley Scott was prepping for the sequel Hannibal (also great), he was trying to understand the intense connection between Hannibal and Clarice. Then he finally figured it out. They were “reluctant soulmates.” Chillingly accurate description.

Greatest movie villain ever. The intelligence, cunning, depravity, and sense of ethics..... amazing job by Hopkins.

The film won all 5 categories at the Oscars; Best Picture, Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins), Best Actress (Jodie Foster), Best Screenplay (Ted Tally) and Best Director (Jonathan Demme).

Jodie won an Oscar from the one single scene when she was talking to Hannibal Lecter in that scene when he was in the cage and she was telling him about lambs screaming... and then the silence. Sir Hopkins was brilliant and terrifying but the actor who played "Buffalo Bill'' also did a great job. "It puts the lotion on it's skin or else it gets the hose again." is an iconic line from this movie.

This was the best reaction ever! Imagine seeing it in a DARK movie theater! TERRIFYING!!!!!!!

I absolutely love this series. Silence to Hannibal to red dragon all the way to prequel while lector is going through school. Amazing books great movies.

Won the big 5 at Oscars that year. One of the best movies ever.

Thanks for watching this Kabir I have never had the chance (or balls) to watch this movie .

They dont make 'em like this anymore. This movie shook me! It was that good. Great actors. Great script! Great Acting!

Anthony Hopkins knows how to play an extravagant villain without overshadowing Wild Bill. It's an amazing film.

Just a couple of bits of trivia for you. Silence of the Lambs is one of only 3 movies to ever win the Big 5 at the Oscars, that is Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay. The scene where Bill dances in front of the mirror was improvised, in the script it just said he stood looking at himself in the mirror, but Ted Levine used the description from the book, where Bill dances in front of the mirror and admires himself, he also had a few shots of tequila before filming that scene.

I believe there was 5 academy Awards given Best Picture Best Actor Best Actress and others

This was the second movie with Hannibal Lecter in it. The first was directed by Michael Mann (Miami Vice), it's title was "Man Hunter". It was released in 1986 and I had a very tiny role in the movie. I played a guard at the mental hospital where Lecter was held. When our hero investigator leaves from a meeting with Lecter he's a bit freaked out, runs down a twisting ramp and at the bottom I stand up from my security desk occupying the entire screen for maybe 1 second. I had fun working on that movie for one day.

Yes....this movie is top notch. Anthony Hopkins and Jody Foster (as well as Scott Glenn) were already really famous actors before this movie was made. Regarding the character of Hannibal: If he "liked" you (whatever that means for a psychopath), he's perfectly charming and courteous, although he might invite you over for dinner and serve you a human entree without telling you. If he thinks you're rude or annoying, you're toast. The conversations between the two characters (Lechter and Starling) are the most interesting part of the movie to me. He knew exactly who Buffalo Bill was (as Buffalo Bill had been the one that decapitated his patient), he (psychopathically) makes her figure it out herself. But he DOES help her. He leads her to the head, gives her feedback that is valid and even adds to the case notes addressing her directly. One detail mentioned in the book that I can't remember if mentioned in the film: When he knew he was getting busted, he destroyed all his patient files....because they were confidential. It's not as if he has NO code. It's just a very weird code.

Great reaction! Here is the order in which the Hannibal movies came out after Silence of the Lambs. - Hannibal (2001) - Red Dragon (2002) which is a prequel to Silence of the Lambs - Hannibal Rising (2007) another prequel which shows how Hannibal became a serial killer and cannibal.

It won 5 academy awards. Best Picture. Anthony Hopkins - Best Actor - He was only on screen for 25 minutes. Jody Foster - Best Actress - Best Director and Best Screenplay. First Horror movie to win Best Picture.

The actor who played "Buffalo Bill' Is Ted Levine. He went on to play a Detective (Leland Stottlemeyer) in the TV show "Monk". It's hard to believe it's the same guy as in this movie. I had watched "Monk" for years and had no idea.

Now you know why this movie won best picture best actor and actress at the academy awards

Recently found your channel and have been enjoying going through the backlog of all your vids. Always like seeing people react to this movie for the first time. It's a classic. Keep up the good work!

Drinking game: When Kabir mentions therapy or PTSD while watching a film...take a shot!

Hopkins and foster won best actors at Oscars. Film won best picture, director, and screen play. 1 of only 3 films to win top 5 awards at Oscars.

Manhunter by Michael Mann was the first movie to feature Lecter with the excellent actor Brian Cox.

One of the strange things about filming this movie is that the actors playing Buffalo Bill and Ruth Martin were unnaturally close and spent all their time together between takes, to the extent that it creeped everyone else out on set.

Q ~ who was Clarice dating at the end of the movie? A: Noble pilcher the entomologist playing chess with bugs... Noble Pilcher ~ "What do you do when you're not detecting?" Sparking interest: (If you didn't notice at the end of the movie after she receives her badge she can be seen with a group of people prior to taking the phone call with Hannibal lecter. Two of those people are none other than pilcher and his friend, which would indicate that enough time is passed since their meeting that they would now be comfortable with each other enough for her to invite him to her graduation) Deduction: why would Noble pilcher, a relatively insignificant character, whom did nothing more than notify Clarice about what type of moth was found in a victim's throat; information of which had no significant weight to any part of the film other than to introduce the kind, and confident, yet eccentric Noble Pilcher to the protagonist Clarice, not only attend an FBI student graduation, but one specifically for Clarice? Mind you a woman he has only met once in his life, and even more so one that has nothing to do with his line of work other than the fact that she happened to need a entomologist at the moment. Conclusion: Noble Pilcher, a completely insignificant character in every possible means, other than for audience based comedic relief, specifically attended clarice's graduation ceremony because she invited him. One can conclude something similar to the following occurred... • upon their interaction, after his flirtatious moment, he persisted in asking her out. More than likely after the discovery of the moth's breed, but before she left the building. In the end for whatever reason she said yes. • Following the capture of Buffalo Bill they began dating. One can assume graduation did not occur until well after the escape of Hannibal lecter considering that he made his way to a foreign country since then, mind you after getting plastic surgery to change his looks in the book, before specifically contacting her during her graduation. • This means that Noble Pilcher and Clarice were together long enough for her to invite him to the graduation, but not only that, but comfortable enough with his group of friends, or rather friend, for his friend to attend as well. Competition: One can conclude from watching the film that there may have been sexual tension between Clarice and Crawford. However, I do not believe that anything would come with such a relationship, as Clarice cannot help but look at Crawford as a father figure. That and Crawford would not bring himself to attempt to date a former student as that may be considered taking advantage of his power and position. Which in my opinion is why he looks so downhearted when he walks away from the ceremony leaving in the end. He wants Clarice, but he will not bring himself to go after her. Thanks: Thank you for taking the time to read and hopefully enjoy this film theory. Happy trails!

Definitely a classic all American film with an all American actress.

I absolutely love your reactions and this vid is an excellent example of why. So much fun! Keep 'em coming.

The movie won every major Oscar category.. Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay

there is no one NO ONE who could have done this role better than Hopkins... fn genius Then the fact that Buffalo Bill was the cop in Monk and The Fast and the Furious is wild!

Anthony Hopkins is a madman !...an excellent actor...I've enjoyed many of his films and never been disappointed... 🌿🌿🌿

You should check out the 1986 movie “Manhunter”. It was the original Red Dragon movie that later was remade and starred Ralph Feinnes. Brian Cox plays Hannibal Lecter! It was the first movie I saw with that character in it and came out just 3 years after the book “Red Dragon”. Very well done!

That character was almost completely an invention of Anthony Hopkins from the mannerisms to the way he said things. He consistently said, "I think he would have done it this way" or "I think he would have said it like this". He scared Jody Foster so bad he had to leave the room just so she could manage her lines. The director was smart enough to just get the hell out of his way.

In fact the first film to feature a Hannibal Lecter character was 'Manhunter' in 1986, directed by Michael Mann, and starring Brian Cox as Hannibal Lecter.

Quantico is in Arlington, Virginia

"If she had a cell phone" it is amazing how different old suspense/horror movies would have been if they had cell phones back then.

There has never been a better acting job in the history of acting

Kabir, I congratulate on your choices of movies. You hit on three of my personal favorites: Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Silence of the Lambs. I’m really glad that you seemed to enjoy them as well. Keep ‘em coming!

Jodie Foster has said that she was terrified of Anthony Hopkins while making this movie. Although it looks it, when talking to him in his cell, they never saw eye to eye because they both had to look directly into a camera. This swept the Oscars in 1992 - Best Actor to Anthony Hopkins, Best Actress to Jodie Foster, Best Director, Best Movie..... One of the best movies ever! Scary thing is that it's based on real life FBI stories.

Anthony Hopkins only had 16 minutes of screen time in this and he won an Oscar.

I was a senior in HS when this came out in 91’.. I was actually at a movie theater in the south suburb of Chicago, Calumet City.. when I first saw this film… and when the fbi said in the film that they were ascending into Calumet City, south suburb of Chicago.. the entire movie theatre all gasped at the same time! Lol.. we were all on edge from this movie and to hear that - it stuck in my head all these years- best horror/psychological thriller ever- incredible acting!

Your review and comments were outstanding!

You can definitely see why this movie has held up for so many years. It really is fantastically done in pretty much all aspects.

Ted Levene, who played Jame "Buffalo Bill" Gumb, also played Captain Stottlemeyer in _Monk._

Of course now you must watch Hannibal. Which is really good and then, my favorite, Hannibal Rising, which is like a prequel and goes into Hannibal's childhood and early life. It is phenomenal.

Hopkins total screen time was 15 mins.

swept 1991 top 5 Oscars- Film, Director, Actor, Actress and Screenplay

If you like this you really need to watch Psycho by Alfred Hitchcock. Nobody did it better.

This movie is just hilarious... Dr. Lecter knows, Clarice knows, and Buffalo Bill knows she know :D

Kabir, that line "People will say we're in love" is from a song from the musical movie Oklahoma!

He was in another good movie, "The Edge" a highly underrated movie.

As great as Anthony Hopkins was in this movie, it’s a shame that most of an entire generation is terrified of the man because of it, lol

Both won Oscar’s

I love this movie because you notice something new every time you watch. That being said I never realized how long the cops mustache was at 33:55. 😂🤣😂🤣

Very deserving of its 5 Oscars. Loved your reaction. I think you'll like the movies Fargo and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. The lead actress won Best Actress Oscars in both of them.

Hannibal turned Boyle into a butterfly -- is my interpretation of that display.

Manhunter from 1986 is the first movie to feature Hannibal Lecter. It's an adaptation of the novel Red Dragon (which was also filmed again in 2002).

Seen this movie 20 times and the prisoner throwing stuff scene is the only one that triggers my gag reflex EVERYTIME not even the bathtub phases me.

Johnathon Demme, the director, made a film in the early eighties called Stop Making Sense. If you choose to watch this film, crank it up. If you don't dance you have no soul.

Great movie! The prequel The Red Dragon is also a good adaptation. If you are a reader, I highly recommend the books as well - they are so well written

Actually, the movie "Manhunter" was the first to feature Hannibal, although the name Lector is spelled differently in that one.

The first film to have the character of Hannibal lector was Manhunter and he was played by Brian Cox in 1986 the film was remade as red Dragon with Sir Anthony Hopkins

Hannibal Rising is the movie that explains HOW Hannibal became Hannibal.

First movie of the series was Manhunter, by Michael Mann, also very, very good. Brian Cox as Lecter.

I think the author of 'Silence of the Lambs' is Thomas Harris. You might enjoy reading the novel from which this movie was made.

Best --Picture/ Director/Actor/Actress /Screen Play 1992

" It...is him. It's him. It is him?........... GET THE FUCK OUT." My favorite part. 😱

Loved your reaction. Such a great film. 🙂👍

You could make a drinking game with the number of " oh, my God's" love it. Love watching tour reaction to some of my favorite movies.

The first movie with any mention of Lector is Dressed to Kill. Brian DePalma!!. The first movie with a Lector character is, Manhunter, my favorite!

Another classic one of a kind

Get ready for nightmares Kabir! I've seen this movie once and once was ENOUGH!! This movie will give you nightmares for years!

You're the 1st person who thought what I did near the end of the movie: That damn cake looks delicious, I want a slice😋

the director- Jonathan Demme, offered the role of Clarice to Michelle Pfieffer- he had directed her in the film 'Married to the Mob' a few years before this... she turned it down and Foster leapt at it.

Did you ever watch the series “Monk”? It took me a while to not see the captain as Buffalo Bill when I watched it 😂