Episode 119: The Silence Of The Lambs — Inside The Real Buffalo Bill's House

Matt sits down with Chris Rowan, owner of the real Buffalo Bill's House from The Silence of the Lambs — the 1910 Victorian home in Perryopolis, PA where Jonathan Demme filmed the climactic finale in 1991. We break down the film, discuss Anthony Hopkins' legendary 16 minutes of screen time, Clarice as the ultimate final girl, and why calling it a "thriller" was purely an Oscar strategy.

Chris reveals what it took to renovate and open the house, how Tom Savini's special effects program built the interactive well, and screen-used artifacts gifted by the previous owner.

Plus: the 35th anniversary event with Brooke Smith (Catherine Martin) — September 18–20, 2026. Guided tours, meet & greet, and a one-night-only screening on the property.

https://buffalobillshouse.com/

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