Hannibal Lecter is a character that both fascinates and terrifies the audience The Silence of the Lambs Released in 1991. Whether it is Hannibal The NBC movie and TV show gave fans an in-depth look at this smart, ruthless serial killer. Both Anthony Hopkins and Mads Mikkelsen bring Hannibal to life in unique, haunting, and terrifying ways, and both versions of the character are beloved by fans.
We’ve updated this list with a total of 15 of Hannibal’s scariest quotes from movies and TV shows.
Updated by Derek Draven December 7, 2020: Without a doubt, Hannibal Lecter is one of the most famous and feared monsters in cinematic history. His madness and brutality match his sense of rightness and decency, which makes him even more charismatic than usual. We’ve updated our list with 5 more of his quotes that will make anyone’s skin crawl.
“When the fox heard the rabbit squeal, it ran around, but it didn’t help!”
Hannibal Lecter is a more lithe and graceful Predator, but also a predator no less. He understood the nature of stalking and murder better than anyone, as he would do so for years until he was finally overtaken by Will Graham. However, as this quote demonstrates, Lecter knows the mind of a serial killer better than anyone.
Lecter’s ability to turn his actions into simple facts of nature was a chilling revelation in itself. Instead of admitting his madness, Lecter believes he is not guilty of his madness. He just sees himself as something natural.
“Whoever can wait is a good thing!”
It’s hard to imagine anything worse: being the target of Hannibal Lecter’s murderous intentions, or the subject of his mind games and manipulations. Clarice Starling knows that Lecter loves to play the stretch game, and as she desperately tries to solve the Buffalo Bill mystery, he prolongs the game as long as possible.
Lecter, on the other hand, is happy to have someone to play with. After eight years in an insane asylum, he finally has something crazy to pass the time. She fell into his trap when he manipulated Starling with half-truths and misinformation about the Buffalo Bills.
“Have you ever seen blood in the moonlight, Will? It looks dark.”
Hannibal in Red Dragon Used as a reference to a murder scene examined by FBI Special Agent Will Graham. Hannibal’s killing was already in full swing at the time, which was one of the reasons he was arrested and imprisoned in the first place.
Such insight into death is enough to make one shudder. Lecter’s murderous experience has brought him many cherished memories that ordinary people would flatly reject. The depiction of blood in the moonlight is one such example.
“I have to confess to you, I really think about… eating your wife!”
As Inspector Rinaldo Pazzi begins to dig deeper into Lecter’s affairs in Italy, he ends up seeing himself as a rather nasty target. Instead of handing him over to the FBI, Patsy decides to collect the bounty from millionaire Mason Verger, a man obsessed with Lecter and now seeking revenge.
Lecter agrees with Patsy’s plan and decides to confront him. He said this before knocking him down, tying him to a stretcher, eviscerating him and throwing him out the window, to the horror of the Florentine inhabitants below.
“If I told you, I’m afraid you wouldn’t even try.”
This sentence comes from politeness Silent next part Red DragonIn the first act, the audience learns that Lecter murdered an orchestra player because of his incompetence, which apparently went unnoticed by the board. He invited them to dinner and they thought it was a good evening at his house.
One of them asked what Hannibal had put in his appetizer, to which Hannibal responded with a quote that was both humorous and macabre. Hannibal enjoyed the moment as they sat there, forgetting the fact that they were eating their own musicians.
“I’ve never felt guilty about eating anything.”
Mad’s Mikkelsen’s Hannibal Lecter offers a new perspective on the foundations Anthony Hopkins built. This Hannibal is what we see before his imprisonment, so we can see him in a more subtle state.
Mickelson also adopted a more “fallen angel” approach, making him more charming and charming. Mickelson’s version of Hannibal is certainly one who knows no remorse and enjoys decadence, and this also captivates audiences with Mickelson’s uncanny beauty.
“Okay, Clarice, has the sheep stopped screaming?”
When this The Silence of the Lambs It comes out and definitely surprises the audience. Hopkins brings Hannibal’s charming side as well as the dark, terrifying side of Hannibal to life.
His dialogue with Clarice in the film is often cold and tense. He often spoke metaphors and left Clarice with puzzles to answer. His ability to interpret and analyze her also makes him extremely intimidating.
“Crime is a gift that man has given himself.”
Hannibal in the TV show also likes to say riddles and metaphors. Some of the dialogue in the show is filled with clues and metaphors that are hard to follow. Hannibal was clearly a very intelligent man, and his conversation with Will Graham helped him to show all his intelligence when it came to finding a peer.
In this quote, Hannibal is talking about how our animal ancestors gave us emotions, but it is humans who have learned the art of cruelty. Apparently, Hannibal was fascinated by the idea of cruelty and what humans do to each other, and it was a chilling moment.
“Indecent is indescribably ugly to me.”
While Hannibal Lecter may be a serial killer and cannibal, he has his own code of conduct. He hates rudeness and disrespect, and those who exhibit these traits will be beheaded by him.
When Clarice visited Hannibal at Baltimore State Hospital, a man poured his bodily fluids on her, and Hannibal was furious. Hannibal actually has a weird moral code, which makes him all the more terrifying because, despite his good manners, he’s also evil in a sense.
“If there is no death, we will lose. It is the prospect of death that brings us to greatness.”
exist Hannibal, a topic that often comes up in discussions with Will Graham is death. Lecter was interested in the concept of death in many forms, both practical and philosophical. While the seemingly benign words came from others, there was a hint of malice coming from Lecter.
Death clearly motivated Hannibal in some way, and his perception of what made him great is distorted. One of the things that makes Hannibal so ruthless is that he seems sympathetic at times, but he’s a cruel killer nonetheless.
This quote is from Red Dragon, A movie that also inspired most TV shows. In this sentence, Lecter shows two sides of his personality. On the one hand, he can respect and admire the wisdom and courage of others, especially as their abilities approach Hannibal. But he was still cruel to these people.
Will Graham’s threat to eat the heart is a scary moment here, but there’s a certain beauty to what it says. Lecter’s dichotomy is that he can appreciate beauty radically while still engaging in the ugliest of deeds.
“I wish we could talk a little longer, but I’m having an old friend for dinner.”
This line is the first line in The Silence of the Lambs, but there are almost the same sayings in the TV series. It’s easy to see why it’s such an iconic line.
Hannibal uses this popular phrase, but it’s clearly a crude pun, as Hannibal really wants to eat people. This gives the phrase a double meaning. Hannibal loves clever wordplay, and his wit has yielded some memorable lines.
“Killing must also make God feel good. He always does.”
In the NBC series, Hannibal often talks about God and death. He records all the cruel things that God does and clearly sees himself as a God-like figure.
This line speaks of Hannibal’s narcissism and pride. He compares his own killing to God killing innocent people. Hannibal is definitely the devil/devil character in the series, so that quote is particularly compelling.
“A census worker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice glass of Chianti.
This quote is one of the most famous this The Silence of the Lambs. It has certainly made its way into popular culture over the past few decades.
The way Hannibal said his lines was calm, but he could clearly see the humor in it. This is another example of Hannibal’s love for luxury things and good food, and how he combines that luxury with his love of murder.
“Raw eating should be attempted whenever possible.”
Here’s another iconic quote, mentioned in both The Silence of the Lambs and then quote again cannibalistic. It’s an easy line to remember, one that fans of the character are attached to.
It’s a somewhat humorous quote, even if it’s deeply disturbing. We all have times when we get angry at rude people, so to a small extent this quote is relevant, even if it upsets us.