The film "The Silence of the Lambs" was filmed in the USA and the Bahamas.

Filming locations:

King's Highway

In the movie

Scene where Hannibal calls Clarice Starling to tell her that he will not pursue her. The world is more interesting with her in it. I would like to chat longer, but... I'm having an old friend for dinner. Bye.

In reality

The scene was filmed Alice Town is located in the north of Bimini Island, with a population of 300 people. Alice Town is the center of tourist trade on Bimini. The Bahamas is the site of Columbus's first landing in the New World in 1492. The Bahamas became a British crown colony in 1718. In 1973, the sovereign state of the Bahamas became an independent Commonwealth realm, retaining the British monarch, then and now Queen Elizabeth II, as head of state.

Circle Road (house)

In the movie

Scene where Clarice Starling meets serial killer Buffalo Bill in his house. Only after entering the house does she realize that she is facing the serial killer.

In reality

The scene was filmed Perryopolis is a borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It is a small town with a population of only 1,800 people. The land on which Perryopolis grew was originally purchased by the first President of the United States, George Washington. In 1814, Perryopolis, formerly known as "New Boston", was officially laid out according to Washington's plans.

Grand Ballroom in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum

In the movie

Scene where ** Spoiler warning ** Hannibal Lecter is imprisoned in a cage. After Clarice's visit, he manages to escape while listening to Bach's "Goldberg Variations".

In reality

The scene was filmed The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum is the largest memorial in the United States dedicated exclusively to honoring veterans and service members of all branches. It was conceived in the 1890s as a way for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County to honor the veterans of the American Civil War.