The vampire series Interview with the Vampire is now streaming on BBC iPlayer, and while it has captivated viewers, some admit they find it "gory" and often cover their eyes during intense scenes.
Plot and Cast
The show follows the relationship between vampires Louis de Pointe du Lac and Lestat de Lioncourt. It began in 2022, with Jacob Anderson as Louis and Sam Reid as Lestat. Three seasons have kept fans hooked, though reactions are mixed on the graphic content.
One viewer confessed on Reddit: "I do find it gory... I cover my eyes for most of the gory scenes." Another said, "Honestly I didn't watch this for the longest time because I was worried about it being too scary... It's more psychological horror."
Viewer Reactions
Some viewers noted specific scenes that were hard to watch. One commented, "I think I had to close my eyes for like one church scene in season one and the rest was good." Another advised, "If you're super sensitive to gore I would probably not recommend watching!"
Referring to a particular moment, someone else said: "My worst scene (still magnificently done, but I have trouble looking at the screen) are Lestat dragging Louis by his throat and Louis ripping the jaw off that one guy."
Additional Cast and Background
The cast also includes Eric Bogosian, Bailey Bass, Assad Zaman, and Jennifer Ehle as Gabriella de Lioncourt. Joseph Potter appears as a former associate of Lestat, and Kalyne Coleman plays Grace de Pointe du Lac Freniere, Louis' recently married sister.
The story is based on Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles books. It was previously adapted into a 1994 film starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, Christian Slater, and Kirsten Dunst. Cruise played Lestat, Pitt played Louis, and Dunst, then 11, played Claudia, which became her breakout role.
Interview with the Vampire is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
