The Most Iconic Book-to-Film Adaptations in the History of Cinema

17. The Silence Of The Lambs

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It’s often said that The Silence of the Lambs is a horror film in disguise. The film isn’t specifically about Hannibal Lecter (the former psychiatrist and serial killer). Rather, it’s about Starling (Jodie Foster) and her efforts to catch another murderer, Buffalo Bill. The Silence of the Lambs is a great movie. This goes without saying. With that said, it’s also a wonderfully sympathetic reworking of Thomas Harris’ 1988 novel.