# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Special Screening: Silence of the Lambs with Brian Raftery
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Introduction by Hannibal Lecter: A Life author Brian Raftery. There will be a book signing with Brian Raftery from noon until the film starts at 1 pm. There will also be a book signing after the film screening is over. Books will be available for purchase here at the Museum.

In this chilling adaptation of the best-selling novel by Thomas Harris, the astonishingly versatile director Jonathan Demme crafted a taut psychological thriller about an American obsession: serial murder. As Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee who enlists the help of the infamous Hannibal “the Cannibal” Lecter to gain insight into the mind of another killer, Jodie Foster subverts classic gender dynamics and gives one of the most memorable performances of her career. As her foil, Anthony Hopkins is the archetypal antihero—cultured, quick-witted, and savagely murderous—delivering a harrowing portrait of humanity gone terribly wrong. A gripping police procedural and a disquieting immersion into a twisted psyche, The Silence of the Lambs swept the Academy Awards® (best picture, director, screenplay, actress, actor) and remains a cultural touchstone.

About Hannibal Lecter: A Life
Drawing from exclusive interviews and previously unseen archival materials, this one-of-its-kind biography of Hannibal Lecter documents the cannibal’s journey from terrifying villain to unexpectedly adored antihero.

About Brian Raftery
Brian Raftery is a journalist, podcaster, and author. His works include the books Hannibal Lecter: A Life (2026) and Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen (2019). He also wrote and hosted the narrative podcasts Mission Accomplished, The Hollywood Hack, Do We Get to Win this Time?, and Gene & Roger, all produced by Spotify and The Ringer.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/phoenix/special-screening-silence-of-the-lambs-with-brian-raftery/200030329925941
- **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, theatre, literary-art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 67

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Phoenix
- **state**: AZ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Phoenix Art Museum
- **lat**: 33.46698
- **long**: -112.07256
- **full address**: Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1640, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Special Screening: Silence of the Lambs with Brian Raftery being held?
  - **A:** Special Screening: Silence of the Lambs with Brian Raftery takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1640, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Special Screening: Silence of the Lambs with Brian Raftery?
  - **A:** Special Screening: Silence of the Lambs with Brian Raftery is organized by Phoenix Art Museum.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Phoenix Art Museum's events?
  - **A:** Phoenix Art Museum has 158+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Phoenix Art Museum has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Special Screening: Silence of the Lambs with Brian Raftery is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Phoenix, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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