The second dual-layer disc then presents the remaining features, most of which come from the previous MGM editions. The first group of features is presented as interviews with Jonathan Demme and Jodie Foster, though is really a compilation of three features from the old Blu-ray covering the making of the film and headlined by Demme and Foster. Running 52-minutes total (with no chapter stops and leaving in, for whatever reason, the opening and end titles for each part) this is ultimately a general making-of, the first part going over how the film came to be, the second part getting into more details about the shoot, and then third going over certain details of the production design, the editing, the release, and then its sweep of the Academy Awards. Though it is ultimately a pretty standard making-of it does still cover some intriguing topics, like the reasoning behind the design of Hannibal’s cell, the planning that went into an escape sequence, and even the design of Hannibal’s mask. When I view an older film, one of the thoughts involved is always “does it stand the test of time?” SCREENSHOTS FROM DVDBEAVER: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film10/blu-ray_review_159/the_silence_of_the_lambs_4K_UHD.htm That’s the case with Johnathan Demme’s thirty year-old police procedural thriller, The Silence of the Lambs.

Either way, fidelity is sublime and pure, losing nothing to age. Firm dialog pairs with a crisp score, which also digs into the subwoofer where needed. Extras The Silence of the Lambs was an early Criterion DVD title, reverting to Warner for a 2009 Blu-ray release and taking the best part of a full decade to gain a US Criterion Blu-ray release. Of course, it would have been great if that had translated to a Criterion 4K release, particularly now that the boutique label has jumped on the 4K train, but this is arguably the next best thing, with Kino Lorber - who, following on from the likes of Mad Max and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, are almost undefeated in the 4K realms - licensing the native 4K remaster used for Criterion's 2018 Blu-ray release and taking it to the next level with the added enhancement of Dolby Vision.

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Jonathan Demme and Jodie Foster - this documentary focuses on the history of The Silence of the Lambs, from its conception through its evolution and ultimately critical and commercial success. Included in it are excerpts from interviews with Jonathan Demme and Jodie Foster, as well as plenty of archival production content. The documentary was directed by Laurent Bouzereau 2005. In English, not subtitled. (53 min). Deleted Scenes (37:58) – Here we get 22 scenes that were either cut down or removed and might not be in the best condition, but nice to get them here. Included is the outtakes reel and Anthony Hopkins’s phone message. Without overly debating the colors, the Dolby vision, the HDR transfer in 3840 X 2160 resolution really Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (software uniformly simulated HDR) ,

The Silence of the Lambs is easily one of my favorite movies of all-time (top 10) and is probably The Godfather of the suspense-thriller genre with incredible performances from Foster, Hopkins and Levine and an all-around great experience. Silence of the Lambs surrounds Clarice with men, all who appear visually devious or who speak condescendingly. It’s a movie about words and wordplay; the horror for Clarice isn’t only a dead woman’s body, but the snarky resentment from her superiors as she attempts to build a career, sidestepping the judgmental glances and demeaning dialog on her way. To date, how many horror movies have ever won the Best Picture Oscar? Just one.The Silence of the Lambsearned that distinction not because of its grisly subject matter, which includes murder, dismemberment, and cannibalism, but because of its brilliant direction, searing performances, and substantive script. Always riveting and endlessly fascinating no matter how many times you see it, Jonathan Demme’s adaptation of Thomas Harris’ acclaimed novel is a true work of cinematic art and that rare motion picture that combines expert storytelling with superior craftsmanship in every category. It may be scary and disturbing, but its dazzling style, layered narrative, and complex underlying themes temper the horror and transform a straightforward detective yarn about a frantic hunt for a serial killer into a richly textured journey into the dark recesses of the human psyche... Deleted Scenes - presented here is a large collection of deleted scenes that were cut from The Silence of the Lambs. The footage is sourced from the best available materials. In English, not subtitled. (36 min).

Well, here’s where things get a little bumpy for this release. There are a lot of bonus features in this set, certainly enough to make most folks happy, but not everything that was included in Criterion’s incredible assortment from 2018. Virtually everything that’s on this disc has been available in previous releases. They're interesting, but they're also not ones exactly worth revisiting multiple times. Since he did an impeccable job reviewing this film already, I’m going to give a lot of this space to David Krauss’ review of the 2018 Criterion Collection Edition And the film? As noted, a magnificent production. Not without Very minor faults, but things that will never be noticed by even the most attentive audience member. Lucas is a respected film critic and historian, and—as always—does yeoman’s work here to deliver a continuous stream of trivia, context, and production details. I don’t think I’m being hyperbolic saying The Silence of the Lambs perhaps is The Godfather of the suspense-thriller genre. This isn’t just one of my favorite movies of all time, but one of the best with top-notch performances all around, although I know some prefer Brian Cox’s understated role in Manhunter as Lecter (or Lektor), amazing cinematography and just a tightly-wound, pitch-perfect story.