This horror film received seven nominations at the Oscars, five of which it won. Photo: Orion Pictures
It is surprising that, even though comedies are perceived as ignored by the Academy, the terror has received even less recognition. In the history of the Oscars, fewer than twenty horror films have been nominated in any category, and only one has won Best Picture.
The debate over why the Academy is reluctant to recognize the horror cinema, which has brought so many gems to humanity, is vast. Meanwhile, in this note we present to you which is the only film of this type that managed to win the highest award at the Oscars, in the almost 100 years of the award’s history.
The only horror film to win the Oscar for best film
It is not only considered a legendary and cult title for movie buffs. ‘The silence of the inocents’starring the monumental Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Fosterin the respective roles of the cannibal Hannibal Lecter and the rookie agent Clarice Starling, has the feat of being the only horror film to win the best film statuette at the Oscars.
Directed by Jonathan Demme, ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ was released in February 1991 and was recognized at the Academy Awards ceremony the following year. In this edition, it obtained a total of seven nominations, of which it won five, including the highest award and the well-deserved recognitions in the categories of best director, best actor, best actress and best adapted screenplay.
Trailer for ‘The Silence of the Lambs’
What is ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ about?
“A series of homicides of young people across the country sparks panic. Agent Clarice Starling desperately searches for psychological clues by interviewing a demented prisoner, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a murderous psychiatrist. However, Lecter only agrees to cooperate if Starling satisfies her morbid curiosity by sharing intimate details of her life. In this chilling game of cat and mouse, Starling faces her own demons while fighting the very incarnation of evil,” indicates the synopsis of the American feature film, in Prime Video.
Directed by Jonathan Demme, with a screenplay by Ted Tally, ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ It is based on the novel by Thomas Harris, which tells the story of Hannibal Lecter, a psychiatrist who is also a psychopath and practices cannibalism.
Where to watch ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ streaming?
For those who have not seen yet ‘The silence of the inocents’ or those who wish to re-appreciate this gem of horror cinema, the Oscar-winning film is available on the Prime Video streaming platform. To access this and other content of the service, you must have a registered user and purchase one of its plans. You also have the option of a seven-day free trial if you are a new subscriber.
‘The Silence of the Lambs’ is on Prime Video. Photo: capture Prime Video
What did critics say about ‘The Silence of the Lambs’?
The Academy was not the only one to highlight what Jonathan Demme did in ‘The silence of the inocents’, since critics also had good opinions for this film. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 95% rating, taking into account the opinion of 153 experts, the same score given to it by the audience.
For its part, ‘The Silence of the Lambs’as is its original name in English, has a score of 8.6 out of 10 on IMDb, which is derived from the opinions of 1.5 million users.
What is the cast of ‘The Silence of the Lambs’?
- Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling
- Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter
- Scott Glenn as Jack Crawford
- Anthony Heald as Dr. Chilton
- Ted Levine as Jame Gumb/Buffalo Bill
- Frankie Faison as Barney Matthews
- Brooke Smith as Catherine Martin
- Diane Baker as Senator Ruth Martin
- Kasi Lemmons as Ardelia Mapp
- Charles Napier as Lieutenant Boyle.
Actor Anthony Hopkins masterfully played Hannibal Lecter, according to specialists. Photo: Marvin Magazine
Does the movie ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ have part 2?
The movie ‘The silence of the inocents’ It is one installment in a series of films inspired by the characters in Thomas Harris’ novels. Although it does not have a direct sequel, there are other films and series that continue to explore the Hannibal Lecter universe. These include ‘Hannibal’ (2001) and ‘Red Dragon’ (2002), the latter acting as a prequel. Additionally, there is ‘Hannibal Rising’ (2007), which delves into Lecter’s origins.
