Hannibal (2001 film)

Hannibal is a 2001 American horror film directed by Ridley Scott and based on Thomas Harris’s 1999 novel of the same name.

Hannibal is a 2001 American horror film directed by Ridley Scott and based on Thomas Harris’s 1999 novel of the same name. It is a sequel to The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and follows Clarice Starling as she pursues Hannibal Lecter while being drawn into a conflict with Mason Verger. The film was released in the United States and Canada on February 9, 2001.

Plot

The story follows Clarice Starling as she tracks Hannibal Lecter after his escape, while Mason Verger seeks revenge on Lecter. The film continues the character arc established in The Silence of the Lambs.

Production

Hannibal was adapted from Thomas Harris’s 1999 novel and scripted by David Mamet and Steven Zaillian. Ridley Scott directed the film for MGM Distribution Co. in North America.

Release and reception

The film premiered in 2001 and became a major box-office success in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Critics often considered it inferior to The Silence of the Lambs, though they praised the cast and visual style.

Legacy

Hannibal is part of the film series based on Thomas Harris’s Lecter novels. It remains one of the best-known screen portrayals of the Hannibal Lecter character.