But after various screen tests, Lugosi refused the part, and Universal chose Britisher James Whale to direct.6 million revenue).Plot SynopsisDuring the opening credits, there were beautiful travelogue-like coastal views (via helicopter) of Monterey Bay near the picturesque town of Carmel, California.A prequel toThe Silence of the Lambs (1991).The film""s original title might have been misinterpreted as a kung-fu movie, so it was renamed with the bland title ofManhunter.James came to his brother""s defense, but both were sentenced to die before a firing squad.They survived the execution ("Wake me when it""s over"), and afterwards were placed in a cell, and considered "freaks" and "animals" by guards.