This was a fantastic movie and has held a place as my favorite vampire movie since it came out in 1994. The casting is excellent and the atmosphere set by the lighting and sets make this a truly chilling story. Fans of Anne Rice will note differances from the novel (eg. the return of Lestat) however these differances are shaddowed by the fact that most of the movie is a very accurate portrail of the novel. If you are looking for a movie that will capture your interest from the very begining and keep it right to the end, I highly recomend this one.