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Interview With the Vampire

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Born as an 18th-century lord, Louis is now a bicentennial vampire, telling his story to an eager biographer. Suicidal after the death of his family, he meets Lestat, a vampire who persuades him to choose immortality over death and become his companion. Eventually, gentle Louis resolves to leave his violent maker, but Lestat guilts him into staying by turning a young girl -- whose addition to the "family" breeds even more conflict.
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Despite lacking some of the book's subtler shadings, and suffering from some clumsy casting, Interview with a Vampire benefits from Neil Jordan's atmospheric direction and a surfeit of gothic thrills.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) Feb 16, 2024
4/5
Only 11 at the time, [Dunst's] range is extraordinary, and she easily outclasses her adult male co-stars in every scene. Go to Full Review
Peter Bradshaw Guardian Feb 15, 2024
5/5
Horribly exciting, shocking and funny. Go to Full Review
Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune Aug 23, 2017
3.5/4
Director Neil Jordan has always had an affinity for underdogs, and he has created a film that can be viewed as empathetic to any oppressed group. Homosexuals may claim it as their emotional story Go to Full Review
Steve Crum Crum on Showbiz Mar 11, 2026
B+
Dunst’s performance is Oscar caliber. Go to Full Review
Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk Dec 4, 2025
10/10
A lot of stars aligned with this film and I still think it stands the test of time. If you want to watch a bunch of sexy vampires almost kissing, this is the movie for you. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Oct 28, 2025
4/4
Interview with the Vampire treats vampires not as folkloric monsters or Gothic aristocrats who corrupt traditional values, but as romantic figures of transgressive and alluring desire who subvert conventional definitions of sexuality, gender, and family. Go to Full Review
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MG_Claymore C @Claymore 1 day ago The first half of the film I kind of enjoyed. This film oozes vampire. Lots of talent here and Kirsten Dunst has amazing skill for her age. I like Tom Cruise as a vampire and Pitt's struggle between his morality and his new vampire urges. Always nice to see Banderas in anything but that was about the only part of the second half of the film i enjoyed. The rest was somewhat boring. It just didn't hold me as much as the style of the creole south east setting of late 18th century Louisiana. I did like the very ending which was a nice touch, but nothing that would blow you away. all in all, its okay. See more Dennis F @dwfee1 6 days ago This movie oozes with style. Lots of nudity, neck biting, and sexual tension between characters. There are definitely some interesting themes explored and many scenes that are unique and have that classic gothic style mixed with sometimes goofy interplay between characters. Kristen Dunst’s character was the most interesting, and she acted the part flawlessly, Over time, the movie dragged on a bit too long and the plot seemed somewhat aimless, which is why I dock it a bit. But overall was worth the watch, if not also to see a young Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and Antonio Banderas in one movie. See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 3, 2026 What a great movie staring the Vampire Lestat See more SurvivorAlways 7 @MyLife4Me79 Sep 2, 2026 This was my favorite movie all through my teen years and still one of my favorite movies ever because the source material is just so lush with meaty story telling and also because the set design, costumes, make up, script and score were so very masterfully done. Tom Cruise did a great job as Lestat which was shocking because this role was so far from anything he had previously done until this point. But it was Kristen Dunst that really stood out and shined so bright in this movie! While Sam Reid & Jacob Anderson have both taken these roles in the tv series and surpassed the movie with their portrayals…. Kristin Dunst however, will forever go down as the greatest Claudia there will ever be. The fact that an actual little girl could play a 70 plus year old woman in a tiny body and do it so convincingly was and continues to be, wild! This movie made me love Anne Rice and her vampires and it’s still an absolutely visually gorgeous film to experience. See more Madie R @MRoss94 Sep 1, 2026 "Oh Louis, Louis. Still whining, Louis. Have you heard enough? I've had to listen to that for centuries." Verdict: A beautifully excessive gothic masterpiece anchored by three unforgettable performances. Tom Cruise steals the show, Brad Pitt brings the melancholy, and Kirsten Dunst is astonishing. Dark, decadent, dramatic, and utterly hypnotic. See more Fantazynerd 1 @RT48179632 Jul 4, 2026 Fun and interesting See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Born as an 18th-century lord, Louis is now a bicentennial vampire, telling his story to an eager biographer. Suicidal after the death of his family, he meets Lestat, a vampire who persuades him to choose immortality over death and become his companion. Eventually, gentle Louis resolves to leave his violent maker, but Lestat guilts him into staying by turning a young girl -- whose addition to the "family" breeds even more conflict.
Director
Neil Jordan
Producer
David Geffen, Stephen Woolley
Screenwriter
Anne Rice
Distributor
Warner Bros., Warner Home Vídeo
Production Co
Geffen Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 11, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$104.7M
Runtime
2h 2m
Sound Mix
Stereo, SDDS, Dolby Digital, Surround
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