The Silence of the Lambs Reviews

The Silence of the Lambs Review
by Anton J Panagos
Jonathan Demme creates a horrifying and gruesome story of two serial killers. One is an imprisoned and demented psychiatrist, Hannibal "the cannibal" Lecter and the other is a serial killer on the loose, Buffalo Bill. more

The Silence of the Lambs Review
by Dave Jones
The story would have worked great as a straight documentary, but they tried to play it as a "monster-in-the-house" thriller. As a result, there were more loose ends than you see in a Deal-a-Meal commercial. more

The Silence of the Lambs Review
by The Phantom
The Phantom has always wanted to do a TV-style two-word review, suitable for prominent display on a theater marquee. So how about, "'SILENCE' IS GOLDEN!" Truly, the Phantom feels like Roger Ebert already. But in fairness, Jonathan Demme's new...more

The Silence of the Lambs Review
by Mark R. Leeper
Capsule review: A dark and fascinating thriller that is a genuine departure in the depiction of the psychopathic killer on the screen. Hannibal Lecter is a screen villain as memorable as Norman Bates. Rating: high +2 (-4 to +4). more

The Silence of the Lambs Review
by Frank MALONEY
It is a thriller about serial killers, one known and in high-security detention, one unknown and on a bloody rampage. The former is played by Anthony Hopkins, who has created the creepiest, most disturbing villain I have ever seen in a movie. He...more

The Silence of the Lambs Review
by Mary V. Burke
I had the great pleasure of attending a sneak preview of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS here in Boston last night, courtesy of Premiere magazine, and let me not mince words--it's one of the best horror/suspense movies I've ever seen, and you should go see...more