The Silence of the Lambs (1991): "Gorgeous Gorgeous Gore"

Good evening, Spookies. We hope you're hungry, because we've cooked up a very special episode for our Season 4 premiere, and it goes great with some fava beans and a nice Chianti. This week on Spooky Tuesday, The Silence of the Lambs (1991) is what's on the menu. One of the most iconic horror classics of all time, this flick swept the 1992 Oscars and helped lay the groundwork for all the highbrow horror that came after. It also features some of the most famous quotes in cinematic history. But that's not the only thing that makes this episode so special. For the first time in our three-year history, we were able to record all together in person, and naturally we had to film the whole thing for posterity. Not only can you listen to this episode, if you head over to our YouTube channel, you can watch it, too. Now that *really* makes for a good evening. Bon appétit!

Want to see it for yourself? Watch our episode on The Silence of the Lambs (1991) here!

Want more spooky Anthony Hopkins? Listen to our episode on Magic (1978) here!

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