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The Most Beloved Vampire Movie Of All Time Is Now Streaming On Max
By Britta DeVore
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Before Twilight fever swept over the nation, another group of cinematic vampires brought the world to its knees in the mid-90s thanks to Neil Jordan’s cinematic adaptation of Interview with the Vampire. Featuring several of the biggest names of the decade, the movie saw the career powerhouses of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt collide and cross paths with Antonio Banderas, Christian Slater, and a very young Kirsten Dunst. Now, Max subscribers are invited to turn the clock back and take a bite out of the beloved movie as it’s currently available on the streaming platform.
Based On Anne Rice’s Best Selling Novel
Geniusly taking the story first penned by legendary author Anne Rice in her 1976 novel of the same name and transferring it onto the big screen, filmmaker Neil Jordan struck gold with Interview with the Vampire. Sticking close to the source material, the movie follows a centuries-old vampire named Louis (Brad Pitt) who, in the present day, is recalling his extraordinary life, death, and afterlife to a reporter (Christian Slater) in San Francisco.
Wrapped up in his tales are names like his sire and longtime companion, Lestat (Tom Cruise), and Claudia (Kirsten Dunst), whom the pair turned into one of their kind, for better or for worse.
Released by Warner Bros., Interview with the Vampire was one of the year’s most celebrated arrivals, garnering largely positive reviews and earning more than $223 million at the box office against its $60 million production budget. That year, the vamps headed to the biggest night in Hollywood, as the movie was up for Best Art Direction and Best Original Score at the Academy Awards, proving that there was much more to the project than its star-studded cast.
The Not-So-Popular Sequel
As is so often the case when a hit like Interview with the Vampire rolls along, it didn’t take too long for the studio to spot a possible goldmine and attempt to tap into it. This would happen less than a decade later when Queen of the Damned was released. While not a direct sequel, the Aaliyah-led movie featured characters from the original film just played by different actors. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t see the same success that Interview with the Vampire did at the box office, considered to largely be a flop.
The New Interview With The Vampire Series
That being said, if you do check out Interview with the Vampire while it’s streaming on Max, it’s also worth hopping over to AMC+ to watch the series version of the story. Now moving into its third season, the show has been a hit with audiences and critics alike, sticking much closer to the original story penned by Rice. In fact, the show has been such a success for the network that they’ve expanded on what’s now been dubbed Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, with other titles including Mayfair Witches and an upcoming project about the secret society known as the Talamasca in development.
When you look back on how we view vampires in cinema, obviously classics like Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula and F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu left their heavy marks on the beloved horror characters. But, it’s with Interview with the Vampire that an entirely new generation discovered the literary writings of Anne Rice and fell in love with a much more romanticized gothic tale. Check it out for yourself now on Max.
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Mike Flanagans Carrie gets its first trailer ahead of Oct. release
Horror’s favorite It girl is getting her television series debut, with the first trailer now out for Mike Flanagan’s (The Haunting of Hill House) adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie.
The eight-episode miniseries follows Carrie White as she endures bullying at school and abuse at home from her fanatically religious mother, Margaret — all while discovering she has telekinetic powers. As the trailer shows, Flanagan’s version drags King’s 1974 novel into the present day, trading its original setting for a story steeped in social media and viral humiliation. The 2013 film adaptation made a similar leap into modern times, so here’s hoping this take sticks the landing.
It’s worth noting that technically, this isn’t Carrie‘s first trip to TV. A 2002 television movie, directed by David Carson and written by Hannibal‘s Bryan Fuller, starred Angela Bettis (Girl, Interrupted) in the title role — though Flanagan’s series marks the story’s first full episodic adaptation.
Summer H. Howell leads the new cast as Carrie White, alongside Samantha Sloyan as Margaret, Siena Agudong as Sue Snell, and Matthew Lillard as Principal Grayle, with Alison Thornton, Thalia Dudek, Amber Midthunder, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, and Joel Oulette rounding out the ensemble. Flanagan serves as writer, showrunner, and director on four of the eight episodes.
Carrie premieres on Prime Video October 7.
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Ryan Gosling to star in MCUs Ghost Rider film
After years of rumors and on-again, off-again flirtation between Ryan Gosling (Project Hail Mary, Barbie) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s now confirmed: the actor will play Johnny Blaze, aka Ghost Rider, in an upcoming film.
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For those unfamiliar with the character, Ghost Rider is the demonic alter ego of stuntman Johnny Blaze, who strikes a deal to sell his soul to the demon Mephisto in order to save his father’s life. Blaze’s soul is then bonded to Zarathos, the Spirit of Vengeance, transforming him into a leather-jacketed, motorcycle-riding, flame-skulled avenger. Thus, Blaze is forced to punish the wicked and evil whenever Mephisto needs him to.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige introduced Gosling to a packed Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con to roaring applause. The titular film will be directed by Shawn Levy, who previously helmed Deadpool & Wolverine, and is slated for release in 2028. It marks the first film adaptation of the supernatural antihero since 2007’s Ghost Rider, starring Nicolas Cage, and its 2012 sequel, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.
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On the television side, Gabriel Luna played the Robbie Reyes variant of Ghost Rider in the fourth season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. That appearance was meant to lead into a solo spin-off slated for 2020, but a “creative impasse” in late 2019 led to the project’s cancellation.
Gosling and Levy are already collaborators. The two are currently working together on Star Wars: Starfighter, due out in May 2027, and reportedly spent downtime on that set trading ideas for a Ghost Rider film.
Alongside the reveal of Gosling at Hall H, Feige also announced Black Panther III as a part of the MCU’s 2028 slate. The film will star David Jonsson (Alien: Romulus, Industry) as the titular Black Panther, aka T’Challa II. The last we saw of T’Challa II was his introduction as a small boy in Wakanda Forever, revealed to be the son of Chadwick Bosman’s T’Challa with Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o).
Not much is known about the plot for Ghost Rider, but given the character’s ties to Mephisto, it won’t be a surprise to see Sacha Baron Cohen reprise the role from Ironheart.
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Get lifetime ad blocking for up to 9 devices for $11
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The Family Plan is designed specifically for households rather than individual users. In addition to blocking intrusive ads across supported devices, it helps reduce online tracking, warns about phishing sites, and adds another layer of protection against malware. That means fewer distractions while browsing and more peace of mind when the whole family is online.
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One great feature is the parental controls. Parents can restrict access to inappropriate or adult content while still giving kids access to the sites and apps they know and love. Combined with privacy protection that helps hide browsing activity from trackers, the plan focuses on creating a safer online experience for everyone using the family’s devices.
The Family Plan works across desktop and mobile platforms, making it easy to protect laptops, phones, and tablets under a single subscription. Since it’s a lifetime plan, you won’t have to worry about monthly renewals or annual subscription costs after the initial purchase.
This offer is available to new users only, it covers up to nine devices, and you have to redeem your code within 30 days of purchase.
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If you’re looking for an easy way to protect multiple devices without juggling separate subscriptions, the AdGuard Family Plan Lifetime Subscription is price-dropped to $11 (reg. $169.99) through July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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