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Interview with the Vampire - BBC 2 tonight - 12th October

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PinkCosmos Thu 12-Oct-23 16:24:46

A serialised version of Ann Rice's book is starting on BBC 2 tonight. I think it will also be on IPlayer for those who want to binge watch.

The film version with Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt is one of my all time favourite films. I thought it was exceptional well done. Tom Cruse was quite a surprise as Lestat. I seem to recall Anne Rice not being keen on Tom Cruise playing the part initially but she changed her mind when she saw the film.

I have always had a soft spot for vampires smile and grew up with the Hammer Horror Dracula films starring the wonderful Christopher Lee.

Anybody else looking forward to watching this?

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Ilovecheese Thu 12-Oct-23 16:37:31

Yes, this is one of my favourite books. I enjoyed the film, particularly Tom Criuse it will be interesting to see this series. One tiny criticism of the film, although hardly worth mentioning, it wasn't his wife he lost but his brother.

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Grandmabatty Thu 12-Oct-23 16:38:26

I particularly liked Antonio Banderas in the film too. I'll probably binge watch it nearer to Halloween

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Grannmarie Thu 12-Oct-23 22:08:14

Grandmabatty, I particularly like Antonio Banderas...🤣💙

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GrandmaKT Thu 12-Oct-23 22:37:38

Enjoyed it, I thought it was very well made.

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PinkCosmos Fri 13-Oct-23 08:58:05

Well, I watched the first three episodes last night and was very impressed.

Apparently, it is based on Anne Rice's books but this series is not always close to the original IWTV. It starts 200 years later and has been updated to mention the pandemic. Anne Rice is an executive producer.

The settings and the clothes were fantastic. I wasn't sure about the actor playing Lestat at first but he has definitely grown on me. I don't recognise any of the actors, which makes a refreshing change.

There is a lot of talking in it, some of which I didn't quite catch.

It's a bit gory in parts but I suppose that is to be expected since it is about vampires.

I'm planning to watch the rest tonight and over the weekend.

I read online that there is going to be a second season.

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Smileless2012 Fri 13-Oct-23 09:05:33

Love the Tom Cruise film so was very pleasantly surprised when I watched the first episode last night; brilliant smile.

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Oreo Fri 13-Oct-23 09:06:06

I’ll look forward to watching it.

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