When it comes to serial killer horror thrillers, the crown jewel to many genre fans isThe Silence of the Lambs. The 1991 film directed byJonathan Demmeand starringJodie FosterandAnthony Hopkinsis in a class all its own with a thick atmosphere that will serve up for dinner if you’re not too careful. Now,Arrow Videohas just announced they’ll be givingSilence of the Lambsa new 4K Blu-ray release this Summer.
The 4K edition will be presented in a nice box set slip case that features one of the thriller’s original posters of Foster’s FBI agent Clarice Starling with a killer moth over her mouth. One of the many deadly animal themes of the film.The physical goodies included are six postcard-sized lobby cards, a double-sidedposter, and an illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new work by Alexandra West, Josh Nelson, Sam Moore and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas. The sleeve for the 4K will also be reversible.
In terms of special features,there will be a brand-new audio commentary by critics Elizabeth Purchell and Caden Mark Gardner and a newly restored soundtrackalongside all the previously released bonus material that has been carried over from other editions. This is only going to be a UK release as another boutique label, Kino Lorber, releasedSilence of the Lambson 4Kdomestically a few years ago. However, all 4K releases are region free if you’re looking to pick up this classic for the first time in the format or are just a hardcore fan of the film.
‘Silence of the Lambs’ Is Atmospheric Perfection
WhileSilence of the Lambsis probably not the first film you think of when horror is brought up in a conversation, it has stood the test of time thanks to itsbrilliantly dreadful tension.What starts as a race for a young FBI agent to find theserial killerknown as “Buffalo Bill” quickly gets twisted into a mental game of bloody chess whenFoster’s Starlingseeks the help of an incarcerated serial killer, Hannibal Lecter, played by Hopkins. This battle is one of the scariest ever put to film andwas the last real horror film to win top prize, Best Picture, at The Oscars. It also gave Foster and Hopkins well-deserved Oscars for their respective efforts. While some of the plot points surroundingBuffalo Bill’s characterhaven’t aged as well in the last 30-plus years and there have been other great films in this sub-genre likeSe7ensince,Silence of the Lambs’ complex themes remain the gold standard of uneasyterror.
The Silence of the Lambsis currently streaming on MGM+. Horror fans can also currently pre-order Arrow Video’s 4K edition on theirwebsite.They’re also offering anew Blu-ray editionand a4K Arrow Shop exclusivefeaturing different sleeve and slipcase artwork. These new editions are set to be released on July 27, 2025. This is just in time for our next Halloweenhorrormovie marathon.
The Silence of the Lambs
A young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims.
Watch on MGM+
