The Silence of the Lambs

     

The Silence of the Lambs1991

The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 film about a young FBI trainee who is hunting a serial killer who skins and butchers his victims. To better understand the motives of the killer, she attempts to get inside his mind with the help of an imprisoned p… more »


Clarice Starling:
What did you mean by transformation, doctor?

Hannibal Lecter:
I've been in this room for eight years now, Clarice. I know they will never, ever let me out while I'm alive. What I want is a view. I want a window where I can see a tree, or even water. I want to be in a federal institution, far away from Dr. Chilton.

Clarice Starling:
What did you mean by fledgling killer? Are you saying that he's killed again?

Hannibal Lecter:
I'm offering you a psychological profile of Buffalo Bill based on the case evidence. I'll help you catch him, Clarice.

Clarice Starling:
[She rises] You know who he is, don't you? Tell me who decapitated your patient, doctor.

Hannibal Lecter:
All good things to those who wait. I've waited, Clarice. But how long can you and old Jackie boy wait? Our little Billy must already be searching for that next special lady.

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