'Silence' speaks volumes

Who hasn't seen Anthony Hopkins speak the chilling line, "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti."? \nWell, for those who haven't, it's quite possibly the most creepy moment in modern film. Add that to stellar acting performances by Hopkins and Jodie Foster, excellent directing by Jonathan Demme and a frighteningly real story line, and you have one of the best psychological thrillers in the local video store. \nWith plenty of murder, suspense, childhood trauma, psychotic genius, constant action, references to cannibalism and insects in dead bodies, "Silence of the Lambs" has all the aspects of a good horror film and much more. But this isn't any ordinary horror flick. Strong character development, brilliant acting, intense plot developments, mysterious clues and revealing conversations help this film defy all sense of categorization. All of it put together makes it a classic worth buying and watching again and again.