Interview with the Vampire is a gothic horror and vampire novel by American author Anne Rice, published in 1976. It was her debut novel. Based on a short story Rice wrote around 1968, the novel centers on vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac, who tells the story of his life to a reporter. Rice composed the novel shortly after the death of her young daughter Michelle, who served as an inspiration for the child-vampire character Claudia. Though initially the subject of mixed critical reception, the book was followed by many widely popular sequels, collectively known as The Vampire Chronicles. A film adaptation was released in 1994, starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, and the novel has been adapted as a comic three times.
| Author | Anne Rice |
| Series | The Vampire Chronicles |
| Published | May 5, 1976 |
| Publisher | Knopf |
| Followed by | The Vampire Lestat |
About Interview with the Vampire
A bi-centennial vampire, Louis, tells the story of his life that includes, love, betrayal, hunger, death, and immortality. The film is based off the novel of the same name by Anne Rice, who also wrote the screenplay.
Achievement of Interview with the Vampire
The actors playing vampires had to be hung upside down for their makeup to be done. The movie was filmed in Louisiana, Paris, San Francisco, and England.
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Latest information about Interview with the Vampire updated on July 28 2021.
