Ep 63: THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS

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. Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠. 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