5 Hidden Details In Silence of the Lambs We Bet You Missed
Were we too thrilled to notice these sneaky details?
Silence of the Lambs is one of the greatest movies of all time and a classic thriller that keeps us hooked even after rewatching it for many times.
There are some cool hidden details in the movie that you might have missed, and we are about to break down the best of them.
Lecter drops some clues
In the initial conversation between Clarice and the infamous Dr. Lecter, Clarice admires one of Lecter's pencil drawings displayed in his cell. He mentions that it's the Duomo seen from the Belvedere. Little do we know, this is actually a massive clue.
Belvedere happens to be the name of the town where the notorious Buffalo Bill resides. Seems like Lecter was dropping hints about Buffalo Bill's location right from the start.
A dropped wrench
During the iconic scene where Clarice and Hannibal discuss "lambs," if you listen closely, you might hear the sound of a wrench dropping in the background.
Surprisingly, this was an accidental sound captured by a crew member. But Jodie Foster, who played Clarice, loved the take so much that she convinced the director to keep it in the final cut.
A swastika quilt
Did you notice that Buffalo Bill has a swastika-quilt? This sickening quilt adorned with orange swastikas just proves the depths of Buffalo Bill's madness. On the flip side, he keeps another quilt with a butterfly motif.
He also hides his Colt Python behind the Nazi quilt. Buffalo Bill is definitely one messed-up individual.
Doors
Symbolism can be found within the doors depicted in Silence of the Lambs. To reach the high-security cell where Hannibal Lecter is held, one must pass through seven steel doors. Interestingly, in order to access Buffalo Bill's hideous underground basement, you also have to pass through seven doors.
This parallel between the two diabolical characters creates a sense of connection between them. Jonathan Demme wanted Hannibal's cell to feel like it was located in the depths of Hell, hence the multiple doors.
Goodbye horses
In the scene where Buffalo Bill dances around in his robe, a song called Goodbye Horses plays in the background. Interestingly, this same song appears in another film directed by Jonathan Demme, called Married to the Mob. Could Buffalo Bill have seen this movie and been inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer's character?