Queen of the Damned
A visually striking and darkly romantic horror film, *Queen of the Damned* reimagines the vampire mythos through a late 90s lens of industrial rock and gothic subculture. The story unfolds as Lestat, a centuries-old vampire, inadvertently awakens Akasha, the original vampire and a being of immense, terrifying power, through a public performance of his music. Unlike traditional vampire narratives focused on predation, this film centers on a desperate longing for connection and the catastrophic consequences of answering a call across millennia. Akasha's vision of a new world order, fueled by both adoration and ruthless control, unleashes a primal, destructive force, pitting ancient rivalries against a modern backdrop of burgeoning vampire societies. The film explores themes of worship, control, and the corrupting influence of absolute power, delivered with a kinetic energy that prioritizes atmosphere and spectacle over nuanced character development.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Michael Rymer
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 2002-02-10
- Looptyd
- 101 min
- Gradering
- 6.1 / 10 (1188)
Rolverdeling
- Aaliyah
- Stuart Townsend
