Hannibal cannibalizes Silence-badly

In 1991’s “Silence,” film audiences met the sociopathic, yet oddly sympathetic, genius Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a character who first appeared in a series of novels by Thomas Harris. After snapping up the rights to Harris’ latest book, MGM convinced Anthony Hopkins to reprise the title role (and who wouldn’t want to be a brilliant sociopath who steals the show?), Jodie Foster declined a repeat portrayal of FBI agent Clarice Starling after reading the script. This was one of her smarter Hollywood ma