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Hannibal (2001): Film vs Book
Film · 2001 · Directed by Ridley Scott · Starring Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore
About the film
A sequel that brings back a notorious doctor and the agent who once hunted him.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt follows the outline of the novel and tones down some of the more extreme material, with a glossier look.
Read or watch first?
The book is darker and denser.
What the book gives you
Hannibal by Thomas Harris
A gripping, stylish story with a magnetic, unsettling character.
Who will like it: Readers who want the thriller to take a darker, more elegant turn.