Sunday, December 28, 2008

Interview with the Vampire - The Vampire Chronicles



















1994

Director: Neil Jordan

Distributor: Warner Brothers

Key: Concept – Lines – Characters – Visuals – Symbolism

My Review:

Based on Anne Rice’s novel, this is probably the best vampire movie I’ve seen.

It grabs my interest in particular because I find the mythology of the vampire to be heavy with symbolism. Vampirism is a great metaphor for addiction. You live, but not really - you’re a slave to that which makes you a monster.

Louis realizes this. And it’s interesting to see his self-hatred because of it.

Trailer:



Quotes:

  • I'm flesh and blood, but not human. I haven't been human for two hundred years.
  • No words can describe it. May as well ask Heaven what it sees; no human can know.
  • I'm frightened of myself.
  • You lack the courage of your convictions sir. Do it.
  • …do not doubt: you are a killer, Louis.
  • The world changes, we do not, there lies the irony that finally kills us.
  • We belong in hell.
  • I'm going to give you the choice I never had.
Stills:

























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