Dr. Hannibal Lecter is easily one of the most controversial fictional characters. Created by author Thomas Harris for his crime novels, Lecter has also appeared in several movies and TV ...

In early 1999, the Oscar-winning screenwriter Ted Tally made a trip to Miami, where he visited the author Thomas Harris. They were celebrating: Harris had finally completed his third Hannibal Lecter ...

He will have you for dinner: what is it about an unapologetic cannibal that so captured readers and audiences? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Brian Raftery about his new book, "Hannibal Lecter: A Life." ...

I know it's a little early in the day, but think about having an old friend for dinner tonight, with fava beans... (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS") ANTHONY HOPKINS: (As Hannibal Lecter) ...