22/100 The Silence of the Lambs
Orion Pictures/Courtesy Neal Peters Collection The only horror film ever to win best picture. It also won best director, adapted screenplay, actress and actor (for Hopkins’ 25-minute turn, the second-shortest performance to win that trophy behind Peter Finch’s in Network). See the box office totals, famous quotes and more. Director: Jonathan Demme Cast: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins Domestic lifetime gross (adjusted for inflation, 2014): $247,200,400Famous quote: “A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.” — Hannibal Lecter The only horror film ever to win best picture. It also won best director, adapted screenplay, actress and actor (for Hopkins’ 25-minute turn, the second-shortest performance to win that trophy behind Peter Finch‘s in Network).
