I've decided to delve into the Hannibal Lecktor films.

Hannibal Rising (2007) 4/10

This film is a prequel, explaining the origins of Hannibal Lecktor, and his appetite for murder and human flesh. Slow moving and standard thriller shock type scares with no truly interesting characters. Sure it is a decent suspense movie, but lacks the psychological complexity of the other films in the series.

Manhunter (1986) 7/10

Not a bad film, but most definitely dated due to the electronic 80's style soundtrack, and filming techniques. The quality and acting in the movie seemed more like a television production then a major motion picture. The film is directed by Michael Mann, and there are elements carried over from his T.V. shows of the time (Crime Story, and Miami Vice). In fact at least three of the major cast of "Crime Story" appear in the movie. The film is definitely creepy, and worth watching. Actor Brian Cox plays the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecktor, and is quite convincing in the part.

Red Dragon (2002) 8/10

This is basically a re-make (or re-telling) of the same story as "Manhunter". Both films are based on the novel "Red Dragon". The style and tone of this film more closely matches the other Anthony Hopkins Lecktor films. Ralph Fiennes gives a chilling performance.

The Silence of the Lambs (1991) 9/10

This is the stand out, and best made film in the series. Anthony Hopkins is riveting as Lecktor. His charisma makes Hannabal a villain that is truly likeable.

Hannibal (2001) 7/10

A film Directed by Ridley Scott. Definitely not his best work. The story is less interesting then "Silence of the Lambs" and "Red Dragon", but again Anthony Hopkins makes you root for the mass murdering psychopath. The final scenes are horrifically amusing. I was missing Jodi Foster as Clarice.