The Silence of the Lambs
In preparation for his role of Hannibal Lecter in “The Silence of the Lambs”, Anthony Hopkins studied files of serial killers.
Also, he visited prisons and studied convicted murderers and was present during some court hearings concerning serial killings. At 24 minutes and 52 seconds, Anthony Hopkins's performance in “The Silence of the Lambs” is the second shortest to ever win an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, with David Niven in “Separate Tables” (1958) beating him by one minute.
As of 2015, “The Silence of the Lambs” is the only horror film to win an Oscar for Best Picture. Only two others have been nominated: The Exorcist (1973) and Jaws (1975).
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