‘Hannibal Rising’ (2007) elegantly tells backstory
Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): It’s the only film adaptation to improve upon Harris’ novel. Ironically, the screenplay comes from Harris.
Thomas Harris
‘Hannibal Rising’ (2007) elegantly tells backstory
‘Red Dragon’ (2002) lacks ‘Manhunter’s’ style
Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): While it’s less stylish than “Manhunter,” this second adaptation is a better representation of the novel.
‘Hannibal’ (2001) can’t recapture magic of ‘Lambs’
Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): Julianne Moore is a great actress, but filling the shoes of Jodie Foster’s Clarice Starling is too much to ask.
‘Clarice’ explores heroine after ‘Silence of the Lambs’
First episode impressions (TV review): In Rebecca Breeds, the casting directors found someone who looks like Foster and Moore morphed together.
‘Silence of the Lambs’ (1991) threads needle to Oscar glory
Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): A great Foster performance combines with a style that influenced “X-Files.” The result: the only horror-film Best Picture.
Mann’s ‘Manhunter’ (1986) sparingly adapts ‘Red Dragon’
Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): Before the hype of “Lambs,” Hannibal snuck onto screens in this appealing slice of 1980s neon noir.
‘Hannibal Rising’ (2006) makes Lecter sympathetic
Hannibal at 40 (Book review): It’s perhaps inevitable that we’ll find sympathy with the devil as a series goes on. That’s what happens in this prequel.
Lecter gets worldly in Harris’ ‘Hannibal’ (1999)
Hannibal at 40 (Book review): Thomas Harris increases the scope from “Red Dragon” and “Lambs,” but again spins a great Lecter yarn.
Lecter, Starling match wits in ‘Silence of the Lambs’ (1988)
Hannibal at 40 (Book review): Harris expands on one iconic character and launches another in the novel that would go on to become an acclaimed film.
Lecter starts as supporting player in ‘Red Dragon’ (1981)
Hannibal at 40 (Book review): Thomas Harris’ epic begins in impressive hardboiled fashion, even if Lecter himself has only a small role.