Well, I think what scares people is so subjective. I personally only got scared/creeped out by one episode, but that's because I find the visual image of a Glasgow smile, and the way I associate it with the Black Dahlia, to be so scary; but it didn't bother my sister at all.
I would put Hannibal the show on par with Silence of the Lambs. Some disturbing imagery, for sure, and generally pretty dark, but it doesn't really go for cheap spooks or jumps. It doesn't bother me to watch it, and nothing really stuck with me afterwards (in that, "I heard a noise, something's in my house and it's going to kill me" late-night way), but I'm generally not very scared by true crime/serial killer stuff.
Like with The Americans, I'd say if you're interested, take a look at the pilot. If that particular episode isn't your cup of tea, then I'd skip the show, because both shows really don't depart from the tone/style established in their pilots much if at all.
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Date: 2014-02-07 11:34 pm (UTC)I would put Hannibal the show on par with Silence of the Lambs. Some disturbing imagery, for sure, and generally pretty dark, but it doesn't really go for cheap spooks or jumps. It doesn't bother me to watch it, and nothing really stuck with me afterwards (in that, "I heard a noise, something's in my house and it's going to kill me" late-night way), but I'm generally not very scared by true crime/serial killer stuff.
Like with The Americans, I'd say if you're interested, take a look at the pilot. If that particular episode isn't your cup of tea, then I'd skip the show, because both shows really don't depart from the tone/style established in their pilots much if at all.