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Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles
Drink From Me And Live Forever
( Drama / Horror )


Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles Poster

MPAA Rating:
R

US Runtime: 123 min

Premiere Date:
Nov 11, 1994   [USA]
 
Director: Neil Jordan
 
Writers: Anne Rice   [novel]
Anne Rice   [screenplay]
 
Cinematography: Philippe Rousselot
 
Edited by: Mick Audsley
Joke van Wijk
 
Production Company: Geffen Pictures
 


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Miscellaneous Companies:

Lee Lighting Ltd.
grip and lighting equipment
 
 

Special Effects Department:

Digital Domain
visual effects
Effects Associates Ltd.
Naples miniature
Hunter/Gratzner Industries Inc.
 
Stan Winston Studio
vampire makeup and effects
Stetson Visual Services Inc.
miniatures design and fabrication
The Computer Film Company
wire removal
 
 

Filming Locations: (Now With Clickable Links To Location On Google Maps)

 

Tech Info:

Budget:
$50,000,000 (USA)
Color Info:
Color (Technicolor)
Laboratory:
Technicolor
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
Cinematographic Process:
Spherical
Film Negative Format:
35 mm
Printed Film Format:
35 mm
Shooting Dates:
18 Oct 1993 - Apr 1994

Quotes:

  • Lestat: Evil is a point of view. God kills indiscriminately and so shall we. For no creatures under God are as we are, none so like him as ourselves.
     
  • Lestat: Evildoers are easier, and they taste better.
     
  • Lestat: You are a vampire who never knew what life was until it ran out in a big gush over your lips.
     
  • Lestat: Your body's dying. Pay no attention.
     
  • Armand: The world changes, we do not, there lies the irony that finally kills us.
     

Trivia:

  • Tom Cruise wanted a private set, and hence tunnels were built to escort the actors to and from the set. This was done so that the vampire's makeup effects would remain a secret.
     
  • Stephen Rea (Santiago) makes regular appearances in Neil Jordan's films.
     
  • The river scenes were done by removing such modern items as the Greater New Orleans Bridge and radio towers and replacing them with 18th century sailing vessels in post-production.
     
  • The scenes set on the riverfront in New Orleans (including the infamous "Chat Noir") were filmed on a false front built on the levee downriver from the actual French Quarter. The entire set was constructed around the old section of Jackson Barracks, a National Guard post.
     
  • River Phoenix was cast as The Interviewer, but died before filming began. Leonardo DiCaprio was approached to play his role, but Christian Slater eventually got the part and donated all of his earnings from the film to Phoenix' favorite charities.
     

Credits Fun:

  • Dedicated to River Phoenix 1970-1993
     

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