--- product_id: 179442003 title: "Interview With the Vampire" price: "3478F" currency: XPF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com/products/179442003-interview-with-the-vampire store_origin: PF region: French Polynesia --- # Interview With the Vampire **Price:** 3478F **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Interview With the Vampire - **How much does it cost?** 3478F with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com](https://frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com/products/179442003-interview-with-the-vampire) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Against the backdrop of a gloomy San Francisco, the nearly two-century-old vampire, Louis de Pointe du Lac, recounts the unbelievable story of his eternal transformation and a life worse than death to the sceptic reporter, Daniel Molloy. Spanning two hundred years of cruel betrayals, extreme solitude, and unquenched thirst, Louis' grimly fascinating tale pivots around his perpetually regrettable decision to embrace the dictatorship of blood, and, above all, his maker: the seductive blonde aristocrat of death, Lestat de Lioncourt. Is Louis' mystical epic of bloodshed genuine? Is this, indeed, an interview with a vampire? Review: An unforgettable classic - The first film adaptation of Anne Rice's flagship novel never fails to impress me. Although there are a number of discrepancies from the book the movie has enough gravitas on its own to maintain staying power as an impressive storyline in its own right. The surprise performance of Tom Cruise in his portrayal of the vampire Lestat defied the expectations of both Ms. Rice and movie goers alike and is a rare instance of the actor maintaining the poise he demonstrated in "Born on the Fourth of July" as having the potential to be a legendary icon were he to maintain this level of commitment to all of his roles. This movie undoubtedly owes much of its success to Cruise who not only brings Lestat to life from the pages but also adds an air of the character's mischievous nature bordering on evil due to his full acceptance of vampiricism. There have been mixed critiques of Pitt's role, many of which allude to a belief he demonstrated the same level of apathy that led to the awkward and often considered disastrous performance in "Meet Joe Black." I disagree and tend to think this was his first truly distinguished role before "Legends of the Fall" because he faithfully captured Louis's somber and morose reluctance to embrace the necessity of nightstalking to maintain his existence once transformed. Some may consider Kirsten Dunst's performance somewhat over the top but it is a gifted casting of a promising prodigy child star. The scenery and costumes are excellent given that this movie predates CGI and its cheapening effects for bombast. The storyline is pretty easy to follow although Pitt's narration seems a bit mellow and forced during the abrupt transitions during decades. The portion focusing on a Parisian vampire troupe in Paris has a bit of a non sequitur sentiment that lacks a smooth segue, but it provides a necessary explanation of the greater existential questions of vampirism. Antonio Banderas has a very independent role as Armand that resembles the characters in Rice's series in no form or fashion but is captivating regardless, although his role as an explanatory elder lacks satisfactory completion to substantively provide the audience with more than a predictable mythos for nosferatu in general. The scenery for Spanish Colonial New Orleans is also much more engrossing than nineteenth century Paris but it isn't much of an issue for the themes in each chapter. The only real drawback of the film is that it loses most of its momentum halfway through and becomes somewhat of a lumbering philosophical account involving navel gazing and devolves into a vampire massacre with primal notions of undead justice that could be misconstrued as an attempt to liven the overly analytical storyline. This film has its share of violence, onscreen blood, and some rather explicit nudity in a few places, and much of the obscure film noir mood may be somewhat depressing for general audiences who aren't attracted to historical periods or fantasy genres involving supernatural beings. But its fairly realistic in terms of suspension of belief for "what if vampires really existed?" and does not devolve into the comic book extravagance typical of other films such as the "Dusk til Dawn" series that mirror the choreographed antics of Hong Kong martial arts action films. Mostly this movie should appeal to contemplative cerebral luminaries that like to ask questions about the meaning of things and can maintain focus on a plot that takes some time to let its audience follow it to a conclusion. Review: Good product, quick delivery! - Good product, quick delivery! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 10,186 Reviews | ## Images ![Interview With the Vampire - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HpSRAc1lL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An unforgettable classic *by J***E on May 3, 2013* The first film adaptation of Anne Rice's flagship novel never fails to impress me. Although there are a number of discrepancies from the book the movie has enough gravitas on its own to maintain staying power as an impressive storyline in its own right. The surprise performance of Tom Cruise in his portrayal of the vampire Lestat defied the expectations of both Ms. Rice and movie goers alike and is a rare instance of the actor maintaining the poise he demonstrated in "Born on the Fourth of July" as having the potential to be a legendary icon were he to maintain this level of commitment to all of his roles. This movie undoubtedly owes much of its success to Cruise who not only brings Lestat to life from the pages but also adds an air of the character's mischievous nature bordering on evil due to his full acceptance of vampiricism. There have been mixed critiques of Pitt's role, many of which allude to a belief he demonstrated the same level of apathy that led to the awkward and often considered disastrous performance in "Meet Joe Black." I disagree and tend to think this was his first truly distinguished role before "Legends of the Fall" because he faithfully captured Louis's somber and morose reluctance to embrace the necessity of nightstalking to maintain his existence once transformed. Some may consider Kirsten Dunst's performance somewhat over the top but it is a gifted casting of a promising prodigy child star. The scenery and costumes are excellent given that this movie predates CGI and its cheapening effects for bombast. The storyline is pretty easy to follow although Pitt's narration seems a bit mellow and forced during the abrupt transitions during decades. The portion focusing on a Parisian vampire troupe in Paris has a bit of a non sequitur sentiment that lacks a smooth segue, but it provides a necessary explanation of the greater existential questions of vampirism. Antonio Banderas has a very independent role as Armand that resembles the characters in Rice's series in no form or fashion but is captivating regardless, although his role as an explanatory elder lacks satisfactory completion to substantively provide the audience with more than a predictable mythos for nosferatu in general. The scenery for Spanish Colonial New Orleans is also much more engrossing than nineteenth century Paris but it isn't much of an issue for the themes in each chapter. The only real drawback of the film is that it loses most of its momentum halfway through and becomes somewhat of a lumbering philosophical account involving navel gazing and devolves into a vampire massacre with primal notions of undead justice that could be misconstrued as an attempt to liven the overly analytical storyline. This film has its share of violence, onscreen blood, and some rather explicit nudity in a few places, and much of the obscure film noir mood may be somewhat depressing for general audiences who aren't attracted to historical periods or fantasy genres involving supernatural beings. But its fairly realistic in terms of suspension of belief for "what if vampires really existed?" and does not devolve into the comic book extravagance typical of other films such as the "Dusk til Dawn" series that mirror the choreographed antics of Hong Kong martial arts action films. Mostly this movie should appeal to contemplative cerebral luminaries that like to ask questions about the meaning of things and can maintain focus on a plot that takes some time to let its audience follow it to a conclusion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product, quick delivery! *by Z***. on April 5, 2026* Good product, quick delivery! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So Good, Even After All These Years. *by K***. on October 1, 2025* What is there to say that hasn't already been said? It is perhaps one of Brad's best roles, and Tom Cruise, say what you will, but he can really knock out a performance. Excellent excellent movie with superb one liners. It's almost appropriate for kids under 15, with the exception of one scene involving a young girl in Louisiana who drinks too much and touches herself inappropriately. Other than that - I think it is okay to watch with teens - I just really don't like the sexual parts in early in the movie. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com/products/179442003-interview-with-the-vampire](https://frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com/products/179442003-interview-with-the-vampire) --- *Product available on Desertcart French Polynesia* *Store origin: PF* *Last updated: 2026-10-12*