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Thomas Harris·1991·Director: Jonathan Demme
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Faithfulness
4.5
Book Rating
4.3
Movie Rating
Platform: Netflix
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The Book
For the first time in trade paperback comes the tenth anniversary edition of the #1 "New York Times" bestselling classic. "Fast paced . . . intriguing . . . exciting".--"Chicago Tribune".
The Film
The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 American psychological horror thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme and written by Ted Tally, adapted from Thomas Harris's 1988 novel. It stars Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, a young FBI trainee who is hunting a serial killer known as "Buffalo Bill", who skins his female victims. To catch him, she seeks the advice of the imprisoned Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial murderer. The film also features performances by Scott Glenn, Anthony Heald, and Kasi Lemmons.
Key Differences
Character development differs between book and film. Some subplots were condensed for screen adaptation. Visual interpretation brings new perspective to the story.
Our Verdict
Watch the movie firstThe film adaptation is a great introduction that may inspire you to explore the book.
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