When FBI agent Clarice Starling is assigned a case involving a monstrous serial killer, she seeks counsel from an imprisoned cannibalistic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter, whose fascination with the young woman is as great as his hunger for murder. As their relationship develops, Starling must confront her own demons, and an evil so powerful that she may not have the courage or strength to stop it.

MPAA rating: R.

Optional French (Dolby surround) or Spanish (Dolby surround) dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Based upon the novel by Thomas Harris.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1991.

Special features: "Inside the labyrinth:" the making of 'The silence of the lambs' documentary; all-new 'The silence of the lambs:" page to screen 2-part documentary ("A wealth of talent" and "Preparation and authenticity"); all-new Jonathan Demme & Jodie Foster 3-part documentary ("The beginning," "Making 'The silence of the lambs'" and "Breaking the silence"); all-new "Scoring the 'Silence'" featurette; outtakes reel; original 1991 making-of featurette; 22 deleted scenes; photo gallery including more than 100 exclusive, behind-the-scenes shote; TV spots; Anthony Hopkins promotional phone message; theatrical trailer.

Director of photography, Tak Fujimoto ; editor, Craig McKay ; music, Howard Shore ; production designer, Kristi Zea.

Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald.

DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby surround, dual-layer, NTSC.

Academy Awards (USA), 1992: Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role (Anthony Hopkins) ; Best Actress in a Leading Role (Jodie Foster) ; Best Director (Jonathan Demme) ; Best Picture (Edward Saxon, Kenneth Utt, Ronald M. Bozman) ; Best Writing, Screeplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Ted Tally).

Golden Globes (USA), 1992: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama (Jodie Foster).