The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

The Silence of the Lambs (1991) stands alone as only the third film ever to sweep all five major Academy Awards—Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay—a feat that outperforms #9 The Exorcist, which won only two Oscars. Anthony Hopkins's haunting 16-minute performance as Hannibal Lecter, produced on a $19 million budget, generated a staggering $273 million worldwide gross, making it cheaper than the typical horror blockbuster by over 50%.