The Simpsons' Gruesome Parody: Silence of the Lambs Unleashed

The Treehouse of Horror episodes are among the most iconic of The Simpsons. In this installment, the animated family parodies Silence of the Lambs.

Despite The Simpsons debuting in 1989, the Halloween-themed Treehouse of Horror episode didn't appear until Season 2 in 1990.

A year later, the film Silence of the Lambs was released, featuring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster in its cast. The film revolves around Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee who teams up with Hannibal Lecter, a psychopathic serial killer and former psychiatrist, to capture another murderer targeting female victims.

In an unexpected twist, the latest episode of Treehouse of Horror seems to bring together these two distinct fictional universes in a seemingly perfect combination.

The Simpsons take on Silence of the Lambs in new Treehouse of Horror parody

The Simpsons are set to take on Silence of the Lambs in their latest Treehouse of Horror Halloween parody – and at first glance, things are looking gruesome.

In the two preview images shared by FX, we catch a glimpse of an older Lisa Simpson standing alongside a security guard bearing a striking resemblance to a grown-up and weary Nelson Muntz. The floor below them is splattered with gore, forming the words "Hi Lisa!"

Adult Lisa is seen in a second photo, sitting at a table opposite Sideshow Bob, who appears to still be incarcerated at Springfield Penitentiary. As anticipated, time has also visibly affected Bob. Unsurprisingly, the combination of The Simpsons and Silence of the Lambs has garnered significant interest among the show's fanbase.

On X/Twitter, one user expressed their surprise about the delayed release of Silence of the Lambs by stating, "It's about time they made Silence of the Lambs. The Simpsons Halloween specials are always enjoyable. I have high hopes for this one." Another user emphasized the necessity of watching Treehouse of Horror, adding, "Treehouse of Horror is always a must-see." Meanwhile, a third user eagerly anticipated the release, expressing their excitement by stating, "I'm so excited for this to come out. I always look forward to all the Simpson Specials."

One disgruntled fan raised their concerns about the decision made by Fox to air the content the week after Halloween instead of the week of.

Another fan chimed in, expressing their belief that in previous episodes or treehouse of horror specials, movie parodies were done by using the movie as a foundation and then creating something new from it. However, it now appears that the show is opting for a scene-for-scene remake, similar to what was done with Parasite.

“The rare case where Family Guy did this first,” a third noted.

Does the fanbase care? Probably not. “Silence of the Lambs?!?!?! I’m ready!” one excitedly posted.

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