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Lecter’s hockey-mask maker, Gumb’s house sale, serial-killer inspirations, Brooke Smith’s preparation, Francis Bacon imagery, and the Bahamas finale
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- Lecter’s mask was reportedly made by New Jersey hockey-goalie mask maker Ed Cubberly. — Bill Simmons
- The Gumb house in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania reportedly listed for $300,000 in 2015 and sold for $195,000 in 2016. — Bill Simmons
- Gumb’s skin suit is linked to Ed Gein and the basement pit to Gary Heidnik. — Bill Simmons
- Brooke Smith reportedly gained 25 pounds and became friendly with Ted Levine during production; a prop worker later sent her the lotion bottle with a Gumb note. — Bill Simmons
- Boyle’s staged body was reportedly inspired by Francis Bacon. — Bill Simmons
- Lecter’s final scene was filmed on North Bimini Island in the Bahamas. — Bill Simmons