Precious Moments at Buffalo Bill's House
Guided House Tours, Autograph Signings, Exclusive Film Screening
PERRYOPOLIS, PA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In honor of the 35th anniversary of the legendary motion picture “The Silence of the Lambs,” Brooke Smith—the actress who memorably portrayed abducted victim Catherine Martin in the five‑time Academy Award‑winning film—will come back to Buffalo Bill’s House, the authentic movie location where the story’s climax was filmed.
This stands as the sole 35th anniversary event Brooke is participating in this year connected to the film, making it an exceptionally unique occasion. The movie originally premiered on February 14, 1991.
For the very first time, “The Silence of the Lambs” will be shown on the property of the house, accompanied by a live question‑and‑answer session featuring Brooke Smith. The screening is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM and will be held for one night only. Chris Rowan, proprietor of Buffalo Bill’s House, will moderate the Q&A with Brooke in the outdoor area, accepting audience questions for her to respond to.
Fans can also secure autographs and photographs during a meet‑and‑greet with Brooke Smith throughout the weekend of September 18–20 (multiple time slots are offered). Every guest will be given a full guided tour of Buffalo Bill's House along with the chance to meet actress Brooke Smith. Brooke will be signing 8×10 autographs and memorabilia and posing for pictures with tour attendees (an extra fee applies). There will also be an exclusive add‑on with Brooke for “Silence” superfans who desire an ‘in the well’ photo with Brooke dressed as her character Catherine Martin.
Tours will be personally led by Buffalo Bill’s House owner Chris Rowan. During these exclusive tours, small groups of guests can explore the entire home as well as the expansive grounds. Each tour lasts around two hours.
Guided house tours with Brooke Smith are scheduled throughout the weekend of September 18–20, 2026 at these times:
FRIDAY 9/18: 3 GUIDED TOURS WITH BROOKE
10am–12pm
1pm–3pm
4pm–6pm
SATURDAY: 9/18: 3 GUIDED TOURS WITH BROOKE
SAT 9/18 TIMELINE:
9am–11am
12pm–2pm
3pm–5pm
SUNDAY 9/20 – 3 GUIDED TOURS WITH BROOKE
10am–12pm
1pm–3pm
4pm–6pm
A special VIP ticket is also available that includes both the guided house tour and the film screening plus Q&A with Brooke.
EVENT DETAILS:
Fans can purchase tickets individually OR select the VIP option:
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
*VIP exclusively comes with a BBH merch filled goodie bag.
Tickets available at buffalobillshouse.com
“We are so excited to welcome Brooke Smith back to Buffalo Bill’s House to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the release of the film,” said Chris Rowan, owner of Buffalo Bill’s House. “We are honored to be able to bring this meet & greet opportunity with Brooke for our guests to enjoy. As huge cinephiles ourselves, we know this ultra‑exclusive, intimate experience is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity.”
For complete Brooke Smith Special Weekend event details, please click the link https://buffalobillshouse.com/
Halloween weekend regular house tours are also available October 23–25. For regular tour details: https://buffalobillshouse.com/film-location-tours
Guests who book the Brooke Smith Special Weekend tour at Buffalo Bill’s House will be delighted by the interactive well set, located in the basement of the house. The well is a replica of the infamous well in the movie, and is uncannily realistic. Constructed of real granite, the well includes gruesome movie details such as the bloody fingernail scratches along the wall. Guests can also purchase a one‑of‑a‑kind “in the well” photo opportunity with Brooke (for an additional charge) who will be dressed in a “hostage” costume, similar to the outfit she wore as the famous movie hostage, Catherine Martin, in the iconic film.
The well itself was built in partnership with legendary special make‑up effects artist, and lifelong Pittsburgh resident, Tom Savini. Tom commissioned the Douglas Education Center, where he runs Tom Savini’s Special Make‑Up Effects Program, to create the incredible well, which was built by both faculty and students of Savini’s program.
‘Buffalo Bill’s Workshop of Horrors,’ also located in the basement of the house, is where owner Rowan (an art director and prop stylist by profession) has re‑created the famous Buffalo Bill’s dance set from the film complete with vintage Singer sewing machine, disco ball, four female mannequins dressed to resemble the ones in the movie, as well as a full length mirror and Buffalo Bill style kimono for guests’ use, designed to help fans “get their tuck on.”
In the attic, guests will find ‘Buffalo Bill’s Playhouse,’ a retro‑inspired game room that features a large screen TV complete with an 800+ library of select 70’s, 80’s and 90’s films on DVD and VHS. The Playhouse is tricked out with a host of full‑sized classic arcade video games including Asteroids, Pac Man, Super Street Fighter, Terminator 2, Galaga, NBA Jam and Crazy Taxi, Mortal Kombat, The Simpsons, Centipede and Final Fight.
Souvenirs are also available for purchase with branded items including T‑Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts, ‘Skin Suit Soft’ Body Lotion, Coffee Mugs, Beanies, Trucker Hats, ‘Precious’ plush dogs, Enamel Pins, ‘Clarice Cherry’ Lip Balm, Magnets, Keychains, Tote bags and ‘Get Your Tuck On’ Bumper Stickers. For the serious collector, there are a limited number of real taxidermy Death’s‑Head Moths set in a gilded frame with a Buffalo Bill’s House backdrop.
Buffalo Bill’s House is currently running a Summer Sale on overnight stays. A 20% OFF discount is automatically applied for a two‑night or more stay. Please call 1.833.BUFFBILL or email stay@buffalobillshouse.com to claim your discounts.
Buffalo Bill’s House, the boutique accommodation and cinematic destination, features a beautiful, three‑floor, four‑bedroom Queen Anne Victorian home situated on two acres of lush riverfront property. Nestled in a bucolic town in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, just 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, Buffalo Bill’s House is a private rental where booked guests get exclusive use of the entire house (maximum guest number is eight).
Dawn Williams
Buffalo Bill's House, LLC
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