![]() It’s a testament to The Silence Of The Lambs’ storytelling, therefore, that its popularity has done little to diminish its strength. That Chianti quote above became one of several lines from the film quoted constantly throughout the rest of the 1990s. ![]() ![]() Where Manhunter gradually acquired a cult following and slowly seeped into movie fans’ subconscious, Silence Of The Lambs became a popular phenomenon, with references and parodies appearing on our televisions within months of release. Where Manhunter failed financially (largely due to poor marketing and distribution), Silence Of The Lambs soared at the box office. ![]() Unlike Manhunter – Michael Mann’s stunning 1986 adaptation of Thomas Harris’ previous novel, Red Dragon – Silence Of The Lambs was released to immediate acclaim. If anything, The Silence Of The Lambs became a victim of its own success in the 1990s. ![]()
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