The Silence of the Lambs universe
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The Silence of the Lambs universe is a psychological horror-thriller setting centered on FBI investigations into brilliant but monstrous killers, most notably Hannibal Lecter.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| The Silence of the Lambs franchise | 1 |
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
fictional universe
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horror fiction setting ⓘ narrative setting ⓘ thriller fiction setting ⓘ |
| centralCharacter |
Clarice Starling
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Hannibal Lecter NERFINISHED ⓘ Will Graham NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| centralOrganization | Federal Bureau of Investigation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| centralTheme |
FBI investigations of serial killers
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cat-and-mouse games between investigators and killers ⓘ identity and transformation ⓘ manipulation and psychological control ⓘ |
| createdBy | Thomas Harris NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
ethical ambiguity in law enforcement
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forensic psychology ⓘ profiling of serial killers ⓘ |
| genre |
crime thriller
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psychological horror ⓘ psychological thriller ⓘ |
| includesWork |
Clarice (2021 TV series)
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Hannibal (1999 novel) NERFINISHED ⓘ Hannibal (2001 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ Hannibal (2013–2015 TV series) NERFINISHED ⓘ Hannibal Rising (2006 novel) NERFINISHED ⓘ Hannibal Rising (2007 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ Manhunter (1986 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ Red Dragon (1981 novel) NERFINISHED ⓘ Red Dragon (2002 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ The Silence of the Lambs (1988 novel) NERFINISHED ⓘ The Silence of the Lambs (1991 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| narrativeFocus | intellectual duels between investigators and killers ⓘ |
| notableKiller |
Buffalo Bill
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Francis Dolarhyde NERFINISHED ⓘ The Tooth Fairy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableLocation |
Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane
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Baltimore, Maryland NERFINISHED ⓘ Florence, Italy NERFINISHED ⓘ Quantico FBI Academy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originatedInWork |
Hannibal (novel)
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Hannibal Rising (novel) NERFINISHED ⓘ Red Dragon (novel) NERFINISHED ⓘ The Silence of the Lambs (novel) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryAntagonist | Hannibal Lecter NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recurringCharacter |
Bedelia Du Maurier
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Frederick Chilton NERFINISHED ⓘ Jack Crawford NERFINISHED ⓘ Mason Verger NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| tone |
dark
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grimly realistic ⓘ suspenseful ⓘ |
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The Silence of the Lambs franchise