What cinematic universe includes the characters Clarice Starling, Hannibal Lecter and Buffalo Bill?

The Hannibal Lecter universe, based on the novels by Thomas Harris, includes films such as 'The Silence of the Lambs' (1991), where Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) seeks the help of the brilliant psychiatrist and cannibal Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) to catch the serial killer Buffalo Bill. The franchise includes prequels, sequels and an acclaimed television series, exploring the fascinating psychology of the sophisticated and lethal Dr. Lecter.