As it turns 35, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind The Silence of the Lambs… The Silence of the Lambs is one of those films that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has viewed it. Anthony Hopkins’ chilling turn as the calculating psychopath Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Jodie Foster’s brilliantly nuanced performance as […]
The Most Terrifying Movie Psychopaths of the 1990s
Casey Chong takes a trip back to the 1990s to profile ten of the decade’s most terrifying movie psychopaths… Hollywood loves psychopaths in many forms. The character can be insane, obsessive or display any dangerous personality traits that lead to the victim’s death and murder. We have seen them in various genres, covering from horror […]
4 Great Psychological Thrillers to Stream Now
Psychological thrillers are very popular due to their “What the f**” factor. Often requiring viewers to peer into a disturbed mind, they ultimately end up doubting their own. There have been so many great watches over the years, but the following are some of the best. Ladies and gentlemen, our pick of the top psychological […]
Manhunter: Michael Mann’s slippery, enduring masterpiece revisited
A commercial flop at the time of release, the film that introduced moviegoers to Hannibal Lecter has since earned deserved plaudits. George Nash takes a look at its impact three decades on… Manhunter, director Michael Mann’s 1986 adaptation of Thomas Harris’s bestselling novel Red Dragon, is a film about transformations. Like The Silence of the […]
Bryan Fuller teases the return of Hannibal as “an irregular thing”
Despite its cancellation by NBC last year, Hannibal fans haven’t given up hope of a revival for the acclaimed series, and it seems neither has the cast or creator Bryan Fuller. Back in June, Fuller revealed that stars Hugh Dancy and Mads Mikkelsen are open to a return, and suggested that the rights to the […]
Orion Pictures: A Comforting Mark of Quality in VHS-era Film
Tom Jolliffe takes a look back at Orion Pictures… There are several things that happen before a film begins. If you’re at the cinema, or if you remember watching through VHS in particular (and still with some DVD/Blu-rays), you’ll sit through some trailers. Then once they pass comes those recognisable logos from distributors and production […]
Back to 1991: Ten Essential Movies from Thirty Years Ago
Tom Jolliffe ventures back 30 years to look at 10 essential films from the year 1991… If it was depressing enough realising 2001 was 20 years ago, how about pondering a little on the fact 1991 is now 30 years ago. It’s terrifying how quickly time has flown. Still, whilst it’s with some melancholy that […]
Great Movie Scenes That Left An Indelible Mark
Tom Jolliffe takes a look at 15 great movie scenes that left an indelible mark… Great movies require many things to achieve that unshakable stamp of quality. As well as great writing, directing and acting, you need memorable scenes. Some can be more memorable than others. Some may end up defining a film more than […]
10 Villains Who Achieved Victory Against The Hero
Ricky Church on the villains who achieved victory over the hero… Most stories follow the same typical pattern: the hero is on a life or death journey against a powerful villain and after a long, arduous battle and some sacrifice, they win against the villain. We’ve seen the story play out in superhero adventures, detective […]
Michelle Pfeiffer reveals why she turned down the role of Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs
Although the 1991 movie adaptation of Thomas Harris’ The Silence of the Lambs is still considered one of the best psychological horror films as well as earning success at the Academy Awards by winning five major awards, one actor has revealed they turned down the opportunity to play the lead character in the film. In an interview […]
