The Silence of the Lambs may not have been the first movie to feature Hannibal Lecter, but its version of the character, with Anthony Hopkins' portrayal, made Hannibal an iconic, albeit very different ...

As it turns 35, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind The Silence of the Lambs… The Silence of the Lambs is one of those films that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has viewed ...

He will have you for dinner: what is it about an unapologetic cannibal that so captured readers and audiences? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Brian Raftery about his new book, "Hannibal Lecter: A Life." ...

Hannibal Lecter is one of the most terrifying serial killers to hit the big screen. The fictional character was created by Thomas Harris and is featured throughout a series of novels--though most ...

The late Tom Noonan outdid Hannibal Lecter in Michael Mann's Manhunter.

I know it's a little early in the day, but think about having an old friend for dinner tonight, with fava beans... (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS") ANTHONY HOPKINS: (As Hannibal Lecter) ...