Fathom Entertainment confirmed that the 35th anniversary screenings of the film took place on April 26 and April 29. The limited theatrical release is part of a larger lineup celebrating landmark movies from different eras of cinema.
Released in 1991 and directed by Jonathan Demme, The Silence of the Lambs became a major critical and commercial success. The film follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling, played by Foster, as she hunts the serial killer known as Buffalo Bill.
The film earned more than $272 million worldwide against a reported $19 million budget and became one of the highest-grossing films of 1991.
At the 64th Academy Awards, the movie swept the “Big Five” Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director for Jonathan Demme, Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins, Best Actress for Jodie Foster and Best Adapted Screenplay for Ted Tally.
Critics continue to praise the movie for its suspense, performances, and psychological tension. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 95% critic score and a 95% audience score from more than 250,000 ratings.
Ebert also praised the actor’s chilling screen presence, saying Hopkins played Lecter with “evil intelligence” rather than exaggerated horror.
The movie was adapted from Thomas Harris’ 1988 novel and featured a cast that included Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald and Kasi Lemmons alongside Foster and Hopkins.
Jodie Foster also strongly pursued the role of Clarice Starling after reading the novel. Although Demme originally considered Michelle Pfeiffer and Meg Ryan for the role, Foster eventually won the part because of her passion for the character.
For movie fans, the return of The Silence of the Lambs offers another chance to see one of the most celebrated horror thrillers in film history, exactly where many believe it belongs: on the big screen.
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