Of course the story of the other killer is very very chilling as well. The rest of the cast is also quite good with Anthony Heald a standout as a unethical, petty doctor in charge of Hopkins. More austere than other Scotch roman faces, Escrow was also used for our edition of The Silence of the Lambs, thus continuing the series. He says his lines with reservedness when needed and brashness when needed. He frightens you with his outrageousness and yet illicts some pity/compassion(albeit not a lot) for his situation. The main reason Jonathan Demmes Oscar-winning 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs gets its hooks in you and leaves you feeling vaguely distracted and discomfited long after its over isnt. Foster is very good in her role, but it is Anthony Hopkins that literally lights up the screen with his complex portrayal of a complex serial killer. The two lead actors won oscars for their performances.each deserved. Demme creates suspense very well throughout and uses some great directorial shots such as the twin frames of Clarice ringing a doorbell and the FBI men breaking into a home. It boasts a witty and suspenseful script based on the Thomas Harris novel, full of great lines. It is a first-rate production all around. With Silence of the Lambs comes some much needed recognition for the horror genre.
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