Edition |
Widescreen version. |
Description |
1 videodisc (122 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
Note |
Based on the novel by Anne Rice. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1994. |
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Special features: "In the shadow of the Vampire:" behind-the-scenes documentary featuring interviews with the film's stars and creators; feature-length audio commentary by director Neil Jordan; introduction by Anne Rice, Neil Jordan and Antonio Banderas; production notes; theatrical trailers. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Philippe Rousselot ; production design, Dante Ferretti ; editor, Mick Audsley ; music, Elliot Goldenthal. |
Cast |
Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, Antonio Banderas, Stephen Rea, Christian Slater. |
Summary |
The story is told by Louis de Pointe du Lac in 1991 to an interviewer about the lives of himself, Lestat and Claudia through trouble, death, curse and love over the past 200 years. Going back to New Orleans, 1791, young plantation owner Louis is unhappy with his life as a widower. That is until Lestat de Lioncourt comes into his life. The vampire Lestat, allows Louis to make the decision of either death or life as a vampire forever. Not until his decision is already made, does Louis realize what he has become. He refuses to take human life. When he is about to leave, Lestat turns a little orphan girl into a vampire to make Louis stay. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for vampire violence and gore and sexuality. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (matted, enhanced) presentation; Dolby DTS 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual-layer. |
Terms Of Use |
For private home use only. |
Language |
English (DTS 5.1, Dolby 5.1) and dubbed French (Dolby 5.1) dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
Subject |
Rice, Anne, 1941-2021 -- Film and video adaptations.
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Lestat (Vampire), 1760- -- Drama.
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Vampires -- Drama.
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Interviews -- Drama.
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Orphans -- Drama.
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Widowers -- Drama.
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Vampire films.
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Horror films.
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Film adaptations.
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Feature films.
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DVD-Video discs.
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Added Author |
Jordan, Neil, 1950-
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Woolley, Stephen, 1956-
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Geffen, David, 1943-
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Cruise, Tom, 1962-
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Pitt, Brad, 1963-
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Banderas, Antonio.
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Dunst, Kirsten, 1982-
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Rea, Stephen.
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Slater, Christian, 1969-
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Goldenthal, Elliot.
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Rice, Anne, 1941-2021.
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Geffen Pictures.
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Warner Bros. Entertainment.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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Added Title |
Interview with the vampire (Motion picture)
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ISBN |
0790749882 |
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0780662636 |
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9780780662636 |
Standard No. |
085391831327 |
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883929146017 |
Music No. |
18313 Warner Home Video |
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