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Silence of the Lambs is not the first film to delve into the twisted mind of Dr. Lecter, and certainly wasn t the last. It s based on Thomas Harris novel of the same name, which was actually the second book he wrote centered around the prolific and eerily bewitching serial killer, a follow-up to the hit Red Dragon.
Released on Valentine s Day in 1991, Silence of the Lambs was a low-budget sleeper hit that gradually gained widespread critical acclaim and box office success. With Demme at the helm, the film was not only lauded as a cinematic work of art, but has had a lasting impact on Hollywood. ....

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