Although this movie got rave reviews when it came out, Chicago Tribune film critic Gene Siskel, who was notoriously hostile to horror movies, slammed the movie and gave it only two stars. He said in his review: "Director (Jonathan) Demme superheats The Silence of the Lambs to the point of silliness, in terms of both gross behavior and a pulsating soundtrack. The conclusion of the film is nothing more than a grisly version of every mad-slasher picture you've ever missed. Jodie's in trouble. Shoot, Jodie, shoot." The movie of course went on to become a phenomenon, a huge box office hit, and the only horror movie to ever win the Academy Award for Best Picture. It is now considered one of the best (horror) movies ever made, and still has a huge cult following and fan base. Roger Ebert, Siskel's fellow film critic and sparring partner on "At the Movies", loved the movie, and would continue to ridicule Siskel for "missing the boat" on this movie for years after this.
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