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Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles

  • 19941994
  • RR
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Tom Cruise in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
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  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Horror
A vampire tells his epic life story: love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger.A vampire tells his epic life story: love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger.A vampire tells his epic life story: love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
317K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
729
39
  • Director
    • Neil Jordan
  • Writer
    • Anne Rice(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Brad Pitt
    • Tom Cruise
    • Antonio Banderas
Top credits
  • Director
    • Neil Jordan
  • Writer
    • Anne Rice(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Brad Pitt
    • Tom Cruise
    • Antonio Banderas
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 513User reviews
    • 74Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 24 wins & 36 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:29
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    What Roles Did Brad Pitt Miss Out On?
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    Tom Cruise in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
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    Kirsten Dunst in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
    Brad Pitt and Christian Slater in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
    Brad Pitt in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
    Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, Kirsten Dunst, and Sara Stockbridge in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
    Tom Cruise and Helen McCrory in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
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    Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and Kirsten Dunst in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
    Brad Pitt in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
    Brad Pitt in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
    Tom Cruise in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)

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    Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt
    • Louisas Louis
    Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    • Lestatas Lestat
    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • Armandas Armand
    Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst
    • Claudiaas Claudia
    Christian Slater
    Christian Slater
    • Malloyas Malloy
    Virginia McCollam
    • Whore on Waterfrontas Whore on Waterfront
    John McConnell
    John McConnell
    • Gambleras Gambler
    Mike Seelig
    • Pimpas Pimp
    Bellina Logan
    Bellina Logan
    • Tavern Girlas Tavern Girl
    Thandiwe Newton
    Thandiwe Newton
    • Yvetteas Yvette
    • (as Thandie Newton)
    Lyla Hay Owen
    • Widow St Clairas Widow St Clair
    Lee E. Scharfstein
    Lee E. Scharfstein
    • Widow's Loveras Widow's Lover
    • (as Lee Emery)
    Indra Ové
    Indra Ové
    • New Orleans Whoreas New Orleans Whore
    • (as Indra Ove)
    Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory
    • 2nd Whoreas 2nd Whore
    Monte Montague
    • Plague Victim Beareras Plague Victim Bearer
    Nathalie Bloch-Lainé
    • Maidas Maid
    • (as Nathalie Bloch)
    Jeanette Kontomitras
    • Woman in Squareas Woman in Square
    Roger Lloyd Pack
    Roger Lloyd Pack
    • Piano Teacheras Piano Teacher
    • Director
      • Neil Jordan
    • Writer
      • Anne Rice(screenplay) (novel)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      All the actors playing vampires were required to hang upside down for up to thirty minutes at a time during make-up. This would force all the blood in their bodies to rush to their heads, causing the blood vessels in their faces to bulge. The make-up artists would then trace over the swollen veins, creating the eerie, translucent-skinned look. Unfortunately for the actors, they would have to repeat the process several times over, as the blood would quickly drain from their heads. This, in part, accounts for the lengthy make-up process.
    • Goofs
      (at around 22 mins) When Louis kisses Widow St. Claire, he gets some lipstick stain on his nose and in the next shot it's gone.
    • Quotes

      Lestat: Don't be afraid. I'm going to give you the choice I never had.

    • Alternate versions
      Reportedly, in original screenings of the film there was extra footage in the scene where Louis finds the burnt bodies of Madeleine and Claudia. In this version, after the bodies crumple to ashes, Louis takes Madeleine's locket that has the picture of the little girl who resembles Claudia.
    • Connections
      Edited into L'isola dei morti viventi (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Terpsichore and Harp Concerto in B Flat
      Written by George Frideric Handel (as George Frederick Handel)

      Adapted by George Fenton

      Performed by The King's Consort

    User reviews513

    Review
    Top review
    Swooping In.
    A man (Brad Pitt) who turned into a vampire way back in 18th century New Orleans tells his life (and afterlife) story to a skeptical modern-day journalist (Christian Slater) in novelist Anne Rice's unique take on the famed supernatural creatures of the night. Pitt goes into major details on how he became a vampire (thanks to vampire loon Tom Cruise in a wickedly wild over-the-top turn) and his run-ins with others like him (a very young Kirsten Dunst and a then-unknown Antonio Banderas). Opulently realized schizophrenic exercise that has a little bit of something for most audiences. Pitt is focused, Cruise is unbound and Dunst arguably does the work of her life. Director Neil Jordan (who is best known for films of similar style like "The Crying Game") knows exactly which buttons to push and when to push them. While flawed in many areas, "Interview With the Vampire" is still nevertheless a fun and entertaining venture that definitely has blood, teeth and wings. 4 stars out of 5.
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    FAQ22

    • Is "Interview with the Vampire" based on a book?
    • In what order should one read "The Vampire Chronicles"?
    • In what year was Louis made into a vampire?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Interview with the Vampire
    • Filming locations
      • Oak Alley Plantation - 3645 Highway 18, Vacherie, Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • Geffen Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $105,264,608
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $36,389,705
      • Nov 13, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $223,664,608
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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