The Silence Of The Lambs

Friday January 17th

Murder. Manipulation. Masterpiece.
The Silence of the Lambs commands the big screen once again.
Face your fears in the dark where they belong.

At 8.30pm

The Silence of the Lambs

“Good evening, Clarice…”

Few films have changed the landscape of cinema like THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. It remains the only horror film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, sweeping the ‘Big Five’ Oscars in 1992 – Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay.

Is it a horror film? Is it a thriller? The genius of Jonathan Demme’s masterpiece is how it straddles both genres with terrifying precision. While its psychological cat-and-mouse game plays like a thriller, its gothic atmosphere, unsettling imagery, and genuine moments of pure horror make it a perfect fit for Pat’s Horror Club. This is sophisticated horror that gets under your skin and stays there.

From the moment rookie FBI trainee Clarice Starling descends into the depths to meet Dr. Hannibal Lecter, we’re caught in an intricate dance of manipulation, fear, and determination. Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster deliver career-defining performances that transcend their iconic status – watching them face off in those interview scenes, you’re witnessing a masterclass in screen acting. Every frame is considered, every silence loaded with meaning.

Join us to experience this landmark of American cinema the way it demands to be seen – on the big screen, in the dark, with an audience holding their collective breath. Some films are just better when we’re scared together.

Book now – some moths only flutter in the dark.

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