The Silence of the Lambs

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95%

R, 1 hr. 58 min.
Mystery & Suspense, Horror
Directed By:
Jonathan Demme

In Theaters:
Feb 13, 1991 Wide

On DVD:
Jul 1, 1998
Orion Pictures Corporation

The Silence Of The Lambs
2 minutes 48 seconds

Added: May 9, 2008

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Critic Review - Variety

The juiciest part is Hopkins,' and he makes the most of it. Helped by some highly dramatic lighting, actor makes the role the personification of brilliant, hypnotic evil, and the screen jolts with electricity whenever he is on.

September 24, 2007 Full Review Source: Variety

| Comment (1)

Todd McCarthy

Variety

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Patrick Dunne

Todd McCarthy, you are the man!

Aug 13 - 08:31 PM

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The Silence of the Lambs

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