Iconic Movie Moments That Became Better With Famous Lines Not In The Script

Hannibal Lecter’s Hissing Sound

In the movie “The Silence of the Lambs,” there’s this really famous character named Hannibal Lecter, played by Anthony Hopkins. He says this line that goes, “I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti,” and it’s become legendary.

Now, here’s what’s cool about it. Hopkins added a hissing sound, like a snake, while saying the line, and it wasn’t in the script. This surprised Jodie Foster, who acted with him. Her real surprise made the scene even more intense and memorable. It’s an excellent example of how small things an actor adds can turn into a big deal in a movie.