20 facts you might not know about ‘The Silence of the Lambs’

The only genre less recognized by the Oscars than comedy? Horror. However, on occasion, a horror movie breaks through. The Silence of the Lambs is as unsettling a movie as you will find, but it was also a critical darling that spawned multiple sequels and TV shows. As grim and scary as the film can be, it is still a movie, made by actors and producers. That means there are facts about the film and its production we can relay to you. Maybe read them with the lights on.