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2007 Certificate 18
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Based on Thomas Harris' upcoming new book of the same name, this prequel shows a young Hannibal Lecter in three different phases of his life from childhood in Lithuania to his ten years in England up to his time in Russia before his capture by FBI agent Will Graham in Red Dragon. Read more

Starring Gaspard Ulliel, Rhys Ifans, Helena Lia Tachovska, Dominic West
Director Peter Webber
Genres Horror, Thriller

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Hannibal Rising

Based on Thomas Harris' upcoming new book of the same name, this prequel shows a young Hannibal Lecter in three different phases of his life from childhood in Lithuania to his ten years in England up to his time in Russia before his capture by FBI agent Will Graham in Red Dragon.

Starring Gaspard Ulliel, Rhys Ifans, Helena Lia Tachovska, Dominic West, Aaron Thomas
Director Peter Webber
Studio MOMENTUM PICTURES
Run time DVD: 1 hr 57 mins
Blu-ray: 2 hrs 5 mins
Certificate Certificate 18
Genres Horror, Thriller
Language DVD: English
Blu-ray: English
Released DVD: 04 Jun 2007
Blu-ray: 27 Oct 2008
Production year: 2007
Format DVD

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  • Every schlock horror-maker knows to keep the monster hidden for as long as possible. At best, exposure diminishes its... read more on Time Out

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    • Time Out
    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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  • 42 out of 50 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Better than expected...

    This is a weird series of films, it starting with Silence of the Lambs in 91, then progressing to Hannibal in 2001, only to go back to Red Dragon (billed as the first chapter in the Lechter story) in 2002, and now we go back further to the very start, the forming of Lechter from child to monster.

    We were told to avoid this at all costs, but having enjoyed the previous outings, thought we would give it a go. I don't see why it has been given such poor reviews.

    Ok it is not as tense or psychologically worrysome as the previous encounters we have had with Lechter. But I think people are missing the point that this is the start of his strange ways, so being such could not delve into his latter oddities to far, as he is still developing his 'kinks'. It is still a very well made film, the locations and atmosphere are spot on, and it does set out the early years and plans for revenge of Mr Lechter very well indeed. I would definately recommend it as a title to rent.

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    Rated - 4 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Hannibal Rising

    This was really not a good film to watch while I was having my dinner! That being said I did enjoy the film and to a certain extent felt some sympathy towards Hannibal! Am always a little wary about prequels and sequels but on the whole all of the Hannibal films have been very good. Would definately recommend this film.

      • Keeley Andrews from Wickford, Essex
      • Posted 15 Oct 2007 13:03

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