Queen of the Damned (2002) — Widescreen DVD
The vampire Lestat awakens from a long slumber and reinvents himself as a charismatic rock star, using his music to reveal the existence of vampires to the world. His provocative performances awaken Akasha, the ancient and terrifying Queen of the Vampires, whose plans threaten both the living and the undead. Based on Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, this gothic horror fantasy combines supernatural mythology, dark romance, and an industrial-rock soundtrack.
Cast & Characters
- Stuart Townsend — Lestat de Lioncourt
- Aaliyah — Queen Akasha
- Marguerite Moreau — Jesse Reeves
- Vincent Perez — Marius de Romanus
- Lena Olin — Maharet
- Paul McGann — David Talbot
- Christian Manon — Mael
- Claudia Black — Pandora
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
Aaliyah's legacy: The R&B star and actress portrays the formidable Queen Akasha. The film was released after her tragic death in 2001; she had also starred in Romeo Must Die (2000).
Anne Rice's vampires: The film draws on Rice's novels The Vampire Lestat and The Queen of the Damned. Lestat had previously been portrayed by Tom Cruise in Interview with the Vampire (1994), while Sam Reid later played him in the television adaptation Interview with the Vampire.
Stuart Townsend: Lestat's actor later appeared in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and the television series Betrayal.
Rock soundtrack: Korn frontman Jonathan Davis collaborated on Lestat's original songs, while vocal performances for the soundtrack involved prominent alternative-metal singers. Featured artists include Disturbed, Static-X, and Marilyn Manson.
Director Michael Rymer: Rymer later directed episodes of the acclaimed science-fiction series Battlestar Galactica.
Claudia Black: The actress playing Pandora is also known for Farscape and Stargate SG-1.
Paul McGann: The actor behind David Talbot portrayed the Eighth Doctor in Doctor Who.
Product Details
- Title: Queen of the Damned
- Year: 2002
- Director: Michael Rymer
- Genre: Horror / Fantasy / Vampire
- Rating: R
- Format: Widescreen DVD
- Condition: Used / Pre-owned
- UPC: 085392330423
Condition: Pre-owned DVD; disc and packaging may show normal handling or shelf wear.
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