Interview with the Vampire

San Francisco, 1991. Louis tells reporter Daniel Molloy how, in 1791, he lost his wife and child and was turned by Lestat. He hates killing and drinks animal blood. In New Orleans, during a plague, Lestat turns the orphan Claudia, who will never grow up. Years later she poisons Lestat and cuts his throat. Lestat comes back, Louis sets him on fire, and the two flee to Europe. In Paris, Armand's coven blames them: Claudia and Madeleine burn in the sun, and Louis torches the theater. In 1988 he finds a weakened Lestat and turns him down. Molloy runs off with the tape, and on the Golden Gate Bridge Lestat appears in his car, revives him with his blood and keeps driving.

1. Behind the scenesAnne Rice changed her mind on Cruise

   When Tom Cruise was cast, Anne Rice said he was no more Lestat than Edward G. Robinson was Rhett Butler. After seeing the finished film, she called him to apologize.

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2. Behind the scenesThe part meant for River Phoenix

   River Phoenix was set to play journalist Daniel Molloy but died four weeks before filming. Christian Slater took over and gave his whole salary to charities Phoenix supported. The film is dedicated to him.

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3. Behind the scenesPainted veins, upside down

   Stan Winston's team stenciled bluish veins onto the actors' faces. To make their real veins swell enough to trace, the actors hung upside down for about 30 minutes.

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4. ReferenceGuns N' Roses over the credits

   The cover of the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil" over the end credits is by Guns N' Roses. It was the band's last major release before Slash and Duff McKagan left.

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