A vampire relates his epic life story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and dark hunger to an over-curious reporter.
Production
New Orleans and Paris sets so lush you'll want to move immediately.
Costume
Sandy Powell's 18th-century vampire wardrobe: still unmatched.
Acting
Kirsten Dunst, age 11, out-acts everyone. No notes.
Director
Neil Jordan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Anne Rice initially hated Cruise's casting so much she protested publicly; after seeing the film, she bought 300 tickets for friends.
The film's queer subtext—barely veiled in the book—became a touchstone for 90s goth culture and vampire fiction's erotic turn.
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