The Silence of the Lambs
thrillercrime
159
Stimulating
Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention
Score Breakdown
Cognitive Stimulation/50
45
Educational Value/50
30
Craft & Quality/50
45
IQ = round((Cognitive × 0.4 + Educational × 0.35 + Craft × 0.25) × 4)
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The TVI Take
An FBI trainee interviews a brilliant serial killer to profile another killer. Educational about psychology and FBI procedures.
Cognitive engagement from the psychological chess. Entertainment from the horror and the cat-and-mouse dynamic.
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