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References in Movies

Bowfinger (1999)

(on filming someone without their permission)
Robert K. Bowfinger: Did you know that Tom Cruise didn't know he was in that vampire movie until three months later?

Enchanted

The poster for the Lestat musical can be seen in the backround during the trailer. See picture.

The First Wives Club (1996)

(at Cynthia's funeral, as Cynthia's ex-husband and his girlfriend arrive)
Brenda: The vampire Lestat. And Louis.

I am Legend

The poster for the Lestat musical appears in the beginning of the movie. See picture.

Raising the Stakes

Steve: Just look at Tom Cruise: you know, first he played Lestat and then he got to bang Penelope Cruz.

References in Songs

Concrete Blonde's song "Bloodletting (the Vampire Song) is based on The Vampire Lestat novel. Lyrics

The Damned's song "The Dog" is based on Claudia from Interview with the Vampire. Lyrics

Sting's "Moon over Bourbon Street" is inspired by Interview with the Vampire. Lyrics

Line in Atreyu's "The Crimson": "..with blood tears in my eyes I'm an Anne Rice novel come to life."

References in TV Shows

American Dad!: (The American Dad After School Special)

Roger dresses up as Lestat to meet up with Steve's goth girlfriend. See transcript & screencaptures

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Buffy vs Dracula)

Buffy: So let me get this straight. You're... Dracula, the guy, the Count?
Dracula: I am.
Buffy: And you're sure this isn't just some fanboy thing? 'Cause I've fought more than a couple pimply, overweight vamps that called themselves Lestat.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: (The Harsh Light of Day)

Harmony: Is Antonio Banderas a vampire?
Spike: No.
Harmony: Oh. Can I make him a vampire?
Spike: No. Wait, on second thought, yeah, go do that. Take your time. Do Melanie and the kids as well.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: (School Hard)

Spike: Yeah. Come up against this Slayer yet?
Angel: She's cute. Not too bright, though. Gave her the puppy dog "I'm all tortured" act. Keeps her off my back when I feed.
Spike: People still fall for that Anne Rice routine? What a world!

The Critic: (All the Duke's Men)

Does a spoof/sequal of Interview with the Vampire called 'A Few Good Munsters'. See transcript & screencaptures

The Critic: (Sherman, Woman And child)

Jay Sherman: Tonight the people who gave us Tom Cruise as a vampire, now bring us AL Pacino in 'Scent of a Wolfman'.

The Critic: (Siskel & Ebert & Jay & Alice)

The movie critics sing a song at the Oscars that begins:
"We saw every movie last year.
We rated every kiss & every tear.
We saw Tom Cruise sucking blood,
Meg Ryan hit the booze."

Fresh Prince of Bel Air. (Will Steps Out)

Carlota: Will I don't know why you wanted to see Interview with the Vampire. I get scared so easily.
Will: Oh well baby, it wasn't about the movie for me. I just wanted to see you jump. Girl you got BOUNCE.

(Will attempts to kiss her, but instead sees his girlfriend giving him a nasty look. He jumps up.)
Carlota: What is it? Are you ok?
Will: Uhh, oh No nah. I was-I was just thinking about how they made Tom Cruise..even whiter! Heh.

House of Buggin'

Does a bit intitled 'Job Interview with the Vampire'. See video posted on youtube or transcript & screencaptures.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 (Samson vs. the Vampire Women)

One of the bots asks: "Which one is Brad Pitt?" during a scene where there are several male vampires.

The Simpsons: (The Otto Show)

Marge: Otto, you can't watch TV all day.
Otto: You're right. I should do some reading. You got any Where's Waldo books?
Marge: No.
Otto: A book from a vampire’s point of view?
Marge: No.
Otto: Anything where guys send in naked pictures of chicks?
Marge: Otto, I think you should get a job.

Saturday Night Live - 11/12/94

SNL screen capture

Norm MacDonald: "Well, Tom Cruise got ready for the premiere of his new movie "Interview with the Vampire" by sucking all the blood out of wife Nicole."

Saturday Night Live - 1994

(Doing a 'Men on Film' style skit:)
Roger Ebert: (Chris Farley) Thank you. Next up, Interview With the Vampire, starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Christian Slater. Talk about a dream team. They're the hottest young actors working in film today. My body quivered when I saw all three of them on screen at one time. Did I say that? What the hell was that thing? I'm Roger Ebert!
Blaine Edwards: (Damon Wayans) It's okay, it's okay, just let it go! Just go with it!
Roger Ebert: I'm scared! This is so new!
Blaine Edwards: It's okay, we're all scared at first. You just take a deep breath and then you just go.

Saturday Night Live - 1994

Norm MacDonald: And now, it's time for Weekend Update's movie reviews. This week, I saw "Interview with the Vampire." And here's - here's my review, um: "Not gay enough!"

Saturday Night Live - 5/10/2003

Jimmy Fallon interviews Horatio Sanz as Elton John, discussing his songs in the Lestat musical which are revealed as older Elton John songs with the lyrics changed. See Transcript & picture.

References Elsewhere

Cracked Magazine spoofs Interview with the Vampire in it's MONSTER PARTY #27 (Spring 95') issue. See scans

Mad Magazine does a parody of Interview with the Vampire called 'Intravenous With the Vampire' in issue #335. See scans.

Porn movies that spoof the IWTV title include: Intercourse With The Vampire, Intercourse With The Vampire Part 2, Interview With A Vamp & Interview With the Vibrator. (links are to an adult website with descriptions - you have been warned)