For one weekend, Sept 18-20, Brooke Smith, the actress who played victim Catherin Martin in the five-time Academy award winning film, The Silence of the Lambs, will return to “Buffalo Bill’s House,” to meet fans to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the film. Brooke, the “girl in the well” in the movie, filmed her specific scenes on location at the house in Perryopolis, PA.
Chris Rowan, owner of Buffalo Bill’s House, will be conducting a live Q&A with Brooke on Saturday, Sept. 19th at the house where the original film will be screened outside for a one night only ticketed event.
MEET & GREET: “THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS” STAR BROOKE SMITH
RETURNS TO BUFFALO BILL’S HOUSE FOR A FILM SCREENING & GUIDED TOURS FOR ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY AT THE HISTORIC FILM LOCATION
Location: Fayette County, Perryopolis, PA — In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the iconic film, “The Silence of the Lambs,” Brooke Smith, the actress who infamously played the unforgettable role as captured victim, Catherine Martin, in the five-time Academy Award winning film, will return to visit Buffalo Bill’s House, the real film location where the climax to the iconic film was shot. The house is located in Fayette County in the heart of Perryopolis, PA.
This is currently the ONLY 35th anniversary event that Brooke is doing this year in relation to the film, making it an extra special one-of a-kind event. The film was released on February 14,1991.
WHAT: For the first time, “The Silence of the Lambs” will be screened on the grounds of the house, along with a LIVE Q&A with Brooke Smith. Chris Rowan, owner of Buffalo Bill’s House, will host the Q&A with Brooke in the yard, and take questions from the fans for her to answer.
WHEN: The screening will take place on Saturday, September 19th from 6:30PM-9:30pm and is one night only.
WHERE: Buffalo Bill’s House, 8 Circle Street, Perryopolis, PA 15473
NOTE: This is a ticketed-only event. The house is located on private property. Please secure a ticket online in advance of the event. (Very limited day of tickets may be available.)
The outdoor event is rain or shine. Guests must bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to watch the movie.
Fans are also able to purchase autographs & photos during a meet and greet with Brooke Smith throughout the entire weekend of September 18 – 20 (multiple time slots are available). All guests will receive a full guided tour of Buffalo Bill’s House and the opportunity to meet actress Brooke Smith, who played Buffalo Bill’s captured victim Catherine Martin. Brooke will be signing 8×10 autographs & memorabilia and taking pictures with tour guests (for an additional fee). There will even be a special add-on with Brooke for the “Silence” superfan who wants an ‘in the well’ photo with Brooke dressed as her character Catherine Martin.
Tours will be personally conducted by Buffalo Bill’s House owner, Chris Rowan. During the exclusive tours, intimate groups of guests will be able to visit the home in its entirety as well as the sprawling property. Tours will last approximately two hours in length.
Guided house tours with Brooke Smith throughout the weekend of September 18-20th, 2026 at the following times:
FRIDAY 9/18: 3 GUIDED TOURS WITH BROOKE
10am-12pm
1pm-3pm
4pm-6pm
SATURDAY: 9/19: 3 GUIDED TOURS WITH BROOKE
9am-11am
12pm-2pm
3pm-5pm
SUNDAY 9/20 – 3 GUIDED TOURS WITH BROOKE
10am-12pm
1pm-3pm
4pm-6pm
There is also a special VIP ticket which includes both the guided house tour AND the film screening plus Q&A with Brooke.
EVENT DETAILS:
Fans can purchase tickets a la carte OR select the VIP:
Purchase only the tour with Brooke
“In the Well” photo opportunity with Brooke Smith (Additional charge)
Purchase only the “Silence” screening with Brooke Q&A
Purchase VIP which includes the tour AND the screening with Q&A
(very limited)
*VIP exclusively comes with a BBH merch filled goodie bag.
To purchase tickets to the Brooke Smith Special Weekend please click the link https://buffalobillshouse.com/
Tickets are extremely limited and will sell fast.
Halloween weekend regular house tours are also available October 23-25. For regular tour details: https://buffalobillshouse.com/film-location-tours
Media inquiries please contact: dawn@buffalobillshouse.com