With CBS debuting Clarice on Thursday night—and the 30th anniversary of The Silence of the Lambs arriving just three days later—The Ringer is spending a day celebrating Hannibal Lecter and his strangely intoxicating universe.
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Welcome to Lecter Day
To mark both the debut of ‘Clarice’ and the 30th anniversary of ‘The Silence of the Lambs,’ The Ringer is celebrating the oddly alluring universe the iconic Hannibal Lecter has wrought
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February 11, 2021
‘The Silence of the Lambs’ Is a Perfect Valentine’s Day Movie
Thirty years ago, the serial killer thriller was released on February 14. But if you really look at the dynamic between Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling, the release date isn’t all that strange.
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February 11, 2021
CBS’s ‘Clarice’ Can’t Reference Hannibal Lecter—but Maybe That’s for the Best
The ‘Silence of the Lambs’ follow-up, which centers on Clarice Starling’s adventures post–Buffalo Bill, isn’t legally allowed to use the good doctor’s name. But considering the blandness of the series’ first few episodes, it shouldn’t be allowed to anyway.
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February 11, 2021
The Hannibal Lecterverse Is Obsessed With the Human Mind—and How to Crack It Open
The films and TV shows based on Thomas Harris’s books may seem to center around serial killers, but really they’re an exploration into the mind. And the series’ directors each have their own ways of showcasing it.
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February 11, 2021
Hannibal Lecter Is Coming to Dinner
What happens when the most terrifying madman is also company—who might actually eat you for dinner?
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June 11, 2020
‘Hannibal’ Was a Miracle. Now It’s Back.
Everything that made Bryan Fuller’s series great—its sleek-yet-grotesque style, meticulous pacing, and unique love story—was everything that made it feel out of place on NBC. But now that the show has hit Netflix, countless viewers are primed to discover its treasures.
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November 20, 2018
Bonus Episode: Hannibal Lecter Q&A
Shea dives into the ‘Villains’ mailbag to answer listeners’ burning questions
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November 15, 2018
The ‘Villains’ Podcast Is Finally Here!
On the premiere day of the highly anticipated series, our host breaks down everything you need to know about his new show