Located 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, the house at 8 Circle St in the tiny, remotely-rural town of Perryopolis was the filming location for the Buffalo Bill scenes in Silence of the Lambs. This is where Jame Gumb (Ted Levine), nicknamed Buffalo Bill, lives and prepares his victims. When FBI agent Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) knocks on the front door it is the same front door guests use today to enjoy the view from the front porch. And there is much more inside this inn now owned by a cinematic art director and prop stylist, who has opened the house up to guests looking to stay in one of the most sensational locations in the world.

Dive deep into Buffalo Bill's world. Opening the door from the kitchen and heading down the steps trips a motion sensor setting the scene to life as music and sound from the film fills the basement. Enter Bill's workshop—disco ball and all—and feel free to cosplay. Guests are welcome to reenact a scene in the replica well, basket and lotion are provided!

The house has a full kitchen, complete with a fava beans poster. Throughout the house the décor is all Silence of the Lambs themed, and it is amazingly tasteful. Each room is decorated with unique items—from mantel decorations to original artwork—and stuffed Precious dogs are sitting throughout the house.

Each of the four bedrooms are themed. Kids will enjoy the Precious Room where each single bed comes with a stuffed Precious and the theme is toned down a bit. Hannibal's Room and Clarice's Room are equipped with queen beds, ceiling fans, and great views of the quiet neighborhood. Buffalo Bill's Room is the master bedroom with a king bed, ceiling fan, and dedicated AC unit where the main theme is the death's-head hawk moth.

Bill's attic is a fully equipped retro gameroom with pool table and a 65" TV with state-of-the-art sound and mood lighting—it's the perfect place to rewatch the movie while staying where it was filmed. A selection of over 400 DVDs and VHS tapes stun film fans looking to find their next favorite movie.

The 1910 Victorian home was built adjacent to a railway, and the active tracks make for added entertainment while enjoying the front porch. Out back, a caboose is ready for guests to explore! The stay is like a personal resort with many options for entertainment. A thorough list of rules and operating instructions is provided to guests. This includes how to handle the occasional sightseer looking to get a glimpse of the house. We had to turn away a friendly and understanding Silence of the Lambs fan who came to see the house during our stay.

Useful links

https://buffalobillshouse.com/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/

https://www.golaurelhighlands.com/