Silence of the Lambs
Psychiatric horror classic
Silence of the Lambs is a 1988 Thomas Harris novel and its acclaimed 1991 film adaptation, in which FBI trainee Clarice Starling consults imprisoned cannibal psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter to catch a serial killer.
The title refers to a childhood trauma Starling recounts.
The phrase evokes psychological horror and the uneasy alliance between hunter and monster: It's giving Silence of the Lambs vibes.
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- ClariceFemale given name
- serial killerRecurring lone murderer
- psychological thrillerSuspense via mental states
- FBIU.S. domestic intelligence agency
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