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The Unexpected Renaissance of Hannibal Lecter

A timely exploration of Silence of the Lambs and Donald Trump’s strange fixation on it

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Ben Ulansey
Sep 19, 2024
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Image of Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs | Credit: Orion Pictures
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Finding an unexpected new relevance in the 2024 election, the infamous and fictional serial killer, Hannibal Lecter, has undergone a resurgence in recent months. After an odd string of mentions on the campaign trail from presidential candidate Donald Trump, the name “Hannibal Lecter” has suddenly become harder to escape than it was during …

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