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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Silence of the Lambs sequel series Clarice gets a new trailer
With just a month to go until Clarice premieres on CBS, a new trailer has arrived online for the psychological thriller series which follows Clarice Starling (Rebecca Breeds) a year after the FBI Agent returns to the field following the events of The Silence of the Lambs; watch it here… SEE ALSO: The Silence of […]
The Silence of the Lambs sequel series Clarice cannot mention Hannibal Lecter
Clarice Starling is returning to stop more killers, but don’t expect her greatest foe Hannibal Lecter to be one of them. In the upcoming CBS series titled Clarice, which will follow the FBI Agent after the events of The Silence of the Lambs, the series’ creator says they can not use Hannibal at all due […]
The Silence of The Lambs sequel series Clarice gets a first trailer
CBS has debuted the first teaser trailer for The Silence of the Lambs sequel series Clarice, which stars Rebecca Breeds (Pretty Little Liars) in the title role as FBI Agent Clarice Starling and picks up a year after her interactions with Hannibal Lecter. Watch the trailer here… “Clarice is a deep dive into the untold […]
The Silence of the Lambs sequel series won’t be a procedural, says producer Alex Kurtzman
Alex Kurtzman, the executive producer of the Silence of the Lambs sequel series Clarice, says the show will not be a procedural. While fans of the Hannibal TV show are still hoping for a fourth season, an unconnected sequel series to Silence of the Lambs is in development. The show will follow Clarice Starling after […]
