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The Silence of the Lambs (1991) | Horror Legacy, Hannibal Lecter & Controversy w/ Rachel Shatto
This week on Dads From the Crypt, we’re revisiting Jonathan Demme’s landmark psychological horror film The Silence of the Lambs (1991) with special guest Rachel Shatto from Zombie Grrls.
We break down what makes The Silence of the Lambs one of the most important films in horror history, from Anthony Hopkins’ chilling, Oscar-winning performance as Hannibal Lecter to Jodie Foster’s iconic turn as Clarice Starling. The conversation explores how the film blurred the line between horror, thriller, and prestige cinema — and why it remains the only horror film to ever win Best Picture.
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