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Interview with the Vampire

(1994, Rated R, Horror, Starring Antonio Banderas, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Entertaining but gruesomely gory vampire tale.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    While some of the vampire characters feel guilty about killing others, more of them crave and love it.
  • Violence:

    The action is graphic and gory.
  • Sex:

    Female nudity, references to prostitutes and incest, as well as strong sexual overtones.
  • Language:

    Some.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    One of the main characters drinks alcohol in order to get drunk, though consequences are depicted.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Interview with the Vampire

Parents need to know that this is a violent, bloody movie about vampires. Death and murder are main themes and are depicted with a great deal of graphic violence and gore. Because the film is based on a bestselling fiction series and features popular actors Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Kirsten Dunst, kids may be familiar with the movie and want to see it.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the various vampires react to killing others. Why does Louis feel guilty while Lestat does not? Which character do you most identify with? The depictions of slaves can give families an opportunity to talk about stereotypes of black characters in film. Why are the female slaves depicted as sexpots? How are their religious beliefs characterized?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

  2. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Perfect Movie for an Older Audience

    Very suspenseful horror movie/drama. There is LOTS of full nudity of females in the movie as well as gore and violence. 4.5 :)

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Iffy for 9 and under

    Lots and lots of nudity, saw it when i was 9, iffy.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  5. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 5.0

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Very Interesting!!!

    Interview with the Vampire, based on the proclaimed novel by Anne Rice, is NOT appropriate for most kids. For mature teenagers at least over 14. There are two scenes with completely nude women. Nothing is covered up, but they are not doing anything. There are a few mildly scary scenes, such as the slashing of a throat, which is bloody. There are also a few slashings of bodies. It can also be depressing,as it is very sad. But it is a worthwile movie to watch if you love vampires!

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Anne Rice is a genius

    Though it has Tom Cruise and nudity, this movie isn't that horrific. It is far from being as good as the book, but is still interesting. I was surprised to see sex was shown as an issue since though sensual, the point is made clear, vampires don't have sex...blood is more to their fancy. Marvelous. It should only be shown to kids mature enough to handle, and most likely limited to those familiar with the book.

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