Directed by Jonathan Demme. Written by Ted Tally (based on the Thomas Harris book of the same name). Starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Ted Levine, Scott Glenn, Brooke Smith, Anthony Heald, Frankie Faison, Kasi Lemmons and Chris Isaak.
Plot: Clarice Starling (Foster), an FBI cadet, needs Hannibal Lector’s (Hopkins) help to catch another serial killer who skins his victims.
In case you’ve lived under a rock for some time or possibly you’re 13-years-old and this is the first time you’ve seen this, let me tell you a little about it. Buffalo Bill (Levine) is kidnapping, killing and skinning woman. The FBI wants Lector’s help in catching him and he wants a nicer view. So, they make a deal. Lector gets the transfer if he helps them catch the new killer.
If you ever seen a horror movie, you know that everything that can go wrong will and it does. Beyond that, I’ll keep my mouth shut. Just know that while Anthony Hopkins won several Best Actor Awards (Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Saturn Award, etc.) for his role, I find the Ted Levine was the most captivating person in the movie. Unpopular opinion maybe, but watch him in Monk, then go back and watch this. You’ll be amazed at how ridiculously scary he is.
There’s a bit of gore, but most of it is just suggested gore. And actually, while me and DJ both like the film, we aren’t in love with it the way most people are. Do we recommend it? Yes. Do we think the acting was impressive? Yes. Do we think there were tense parts? Absolutely. It’s just not at the level of say, Stephen King’s IT for us. I would like to say though, that I was worried about the little dog the whole time and I’m so glad he made it through the movie. LOL.
I suppose I could list my favorite movies here, but instead I'll give you a strange glimpse into what makes me TaraRomero.
1. I met George Romero. He was the kindest and sweetest man. He talked to me for longer than he should have with the line getting longer. He also held my hand. And when he noticed the ladybug I have tattooed on my wrist, he said he liked it and asked me it's name. Till then, it had not had a name. Now, I call him George.
2. I love stickers. All stickers. I just adore them. I even ask for stickers for Christmas! As a matter of fact, the birthday that just past, every member of my immediate family gave me sticker packs as gifts. Affordable and extremely appreciated.
3. I have never put much stock in astrology or horoscopes, but I LOVE the magic of the MBTI. Omg. I am an INFP and it actually sounds just like me. Introverted mostly. Creative always. Heart before head and not the most logical. Totally me! For better or worse.
4. It's no surprise I count horror so high up on the list of things that make me, me. However, it's so within my soul that I was part of the Horror Club in college. Interesting bunch. And even took a Horror Lit class as an elective. I got an A.
5. Coffee always makes me happy. Always. I'm particularly fond of caramel macchiatos. But I'll drink black coffee if it's the only thing available.
6. I hate shock for the sake of shock and endings that depress me. I always mention the movies Within (2016) and the Eli Roth produced, written and starred in, Aftershock (2012), as proof of this distate I have. I abhor the idea that just because I like horror, some people think I'd actually praise a movie that lets you think the "Final Girl" just made it through the night, only to slap her in the face with a tsunami.
7. We are big time animal people. I mean, if I could, I'd have an elephant, a bear, a zebra, a penguin, an otter and a meerkat, living with me. Seriously though. We have 2 dogs right now and 2 cats. Both cats we picked up when they each came to our front door hungry. And both dogs we got from 2 different sets of neighbors. Both who, unfortunately, don't know how to care for pets long-term. But they're happy and healthy now!!
8. Revisiting my love of horror, one of the above cats, my cat, is a little black guy named Church. Because Pet Sematary. His middle name is even Pascow. To give credit where credit's due, the name was DJ's idea. But he loves horror too!
9. I'm big into art. Along with movie posters and an Anne Frank quote, I have some actual paintings on my wall. I really think Dali paints beautifully when he wants to. And if I don't get to see Michaelangelo's Pieta in person some day, I will be very disappointed.
10. Lastly, I find Emily Dickinson's poetry intriguing. I took an elective course about her as well. But do you know I injected horror even there? I was given a poem to dissect and I picked one on death, of course. Then, I researched old "Death Photos" and even printed out copies for everyone in the class. They were so interested in looking at them that it stopped them from all looking at me, and I was able to deal quite well with my stage fright. Haha
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