One of the top acting performances ever!

Rating: 9/10 (16 January 2002)

Anthony Hopkins gives the performance of his career,not to mention one of the best ever.I rank it second only Dustin Hoffman's acting performance in Rain Man.Not since Bela Lugosi's turn in 1931's Dracula has there been such an intimidating presence on screen. The stare,the mannerisms,the "I just might come out of here and get you" personality displayed here was enough,and still is enough to make my blood curdle when I view it.This film is gory,it is disturbing,but it is excellent in every since of the word.Bravo to everyone involved,and this one should take a prominent place in the thriller section of anyone's home library.