Question 1

Why did Christian Slater get the role of Daniel Malloy, and what did he do with his salary?

Accepted Answer

Christian Slater was given the role upon the death of River Phoenix, the original choice. Slater donated his $250,000 salary to two of Phoenix's favorite charities.

Question 2

How did author Anne Rice react to Tom Cruise's casting as Lestat, and what changed her mind?

Accepted Answer

Rice was initially livid, calling the casting "so bizarre" and "the worst crime in the name of casting." After viewing the film, she was so impressed by Cruise's performance that she wrote him a letter of apology and recorded a video endorsement.

Question 3

What unusual makeup technique created the vampires' eerie, translucent-skinned look?

Accepted Answer

Actors playing vampires hung upside down for up to thirty minutes to make blood vessels bulge in their faces. Makeup artists traced over the swollen veins, creating the look, though the process had to be repeated multiple times.

Question 4

Which major award ceremonies recognized this film in 1995?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes (USA), and Academy Awards in 1995.

Question 5

Why couldn't Kirsten Dunst watch this film when it was released?

Accepted Answer

Kirsten Dunst wasn't allowed to watch the film because her parents thought it was too scary for her. She was twelve years old at the time.

Question 6

Why did Christian Slater get the role of Daniel Malloy, and what did he do with his salary?

Accepted Answer

Christian Slater was given the role upon the death of River Phoenix, the original choice. Slater donated his $250,000 salary to two of Phoenix's favorite charities.

Question 7

How did Anne Rice react to Tom Cruise's casting as Lestat, and what changed her mind?

Accepted Answer

Rice was initially livid, calling the casting "so bizarre" and "the worst crime in the name of casting." After viewing the film, she was so impressed by Cruise's performance that she wrote him a letter of apology and recorded a video endorsement.

Question 8

What unusual makeup technique gave the vampires their eerie, translucent-skinned look?

Accepted Answer

Actors playing vampires hung upside down for up to thirty minutes to make blood vessels bulge in their faces. Makeup artists traced over the swollen veins, creating the look, though the process had to be repeated multiple times.

Question 9

Which major award ceremonies recognized 'Interview with the Vampire' in 1995?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes (USA), and Academy Awards in 1995.

Question 10

Why couldn't Kirsten Dunst watch 'Interview with the Vampire' when it was released?

Accepted Answer

Kirsten Dunst wasn't allowed to watch the film at age twelve because her parents thought it was too scary for her.

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