It puts the podcast on or it gets the hose again. Today we're talking about the making of the 1991 horror classic The Silence of the Lambs! Moriah walks us through how Jonathan Demme and his team brought the literary character Hannibal Lecter to life, from Thomas Harris' book to the big screen. Listen now to find out how Anthony Hopkins carefully crafted his performance, learn about the real life killers that inspired Buffalo Bill, and discover how silly of a set this psychological thriller was.
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Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:
The Making of The Silence of the Lambs: Read here
Jodie Foster & Anthony Hopkins 30 Year Reunion Interview: Read here
Buffalo Bill: The Complete Story: Read here
The Complicated Legacy of The Silence of the Lambs: Read here
25 Strange Details & Trivia in the Film: Read here
Thomas Harris Reveals Inspiration for Hannibal Lecter: Read here
Jonathan Demme and Untold Tales of The Silence of the Lambs: Read here
