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You might not have seen The Silence of the Lambs for a while, but you certainly remember Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling and Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. However, you may not remember that the whole reason Starling is interacting with Lecter is to track down Jame 'Buffalo Bill' Gumb (played masterfully by Ted Levine) and hopefully rescue his latest victim, young Catherine Martin (Brooke Smith) before she herself harms his white, poodle-like puppy named Precious.
Located in a quiet neighborhood in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, this unassuming property took sensational supporting role in the 1991 smash-hit adaptation of Thomas Harris' novel, firmly cementing Hannibal Lecter's role in contemporary pop-culture. (Although Brian Cox was superior in the role in Manhunter.)
And now you can stay there, by renting it on Airbnb. The owner, Christopher, explains in the listing how you can recreate scenes and take selfies throughout the house. Start with the classic pose of Gumb peering out of the front door, then step inside the foyer where he lures Agent Starling into the house. Incidentally, the curio where Gumb searches for business cards is still there! Plus there are fictional newspaper cuttings detailing Gumb's gruesome activities and all sorts of other related movie memorabilia.
Moreover, an interactive set in the basement has been faithfully recreated, complete with a vintage singer sewing machine, the American flag, full length mirror, mannequins dressed in vintage 80’s outfits, a kimono, fully functional disco ball, and motion activated speakers playing Goodbye Horses as you enter the basement. The haunting song, by artist Q Lazzarus, is now infamous with the Buffalo Bill dance scene.
The character of Jame Gumb was loosely based on serial killer Gary Heidnik, who was every bit as twisted as the infamous movie character he inspired. He used his victims as sex slaves, forced them to torture each other, and even ground one of their bodies up and forced the other women to eat her flesh.
The house offers an impressive list of features for any visitors, including complimentary gifts like ;the best selling Buffalo Bill's House body lotion, four bedrooms with the capability to sleep up to eight, a full kitchen with every appliance imaginable and a 50in flatscreen Samsung TV.
Because much of the movie was filmed nearby and in the surrounding area, every Halloween fans flock to southwestern Pennsylvania where, at the Soldiers & Sailor's Memorial Hall, a Silence of the Lambs-themed event is held. The large freestanding cage where they attempt to contain Dr. Lecter in the movie was replicated and erected in the cavernous hall — which was also the location of his bloody escape scene.