Streaming and Screaming: Interview With the Vampire
by Tito W. James
Interview With the Vampire is a TV series based on the novels by Anne Rice, in which a vampire tells his epic story of love, blood, and the perils of immortality to a journalist. I believe there are many audience members like myself who are late to the Anne Rice party. She was blending romance with the supernatural and literary fiction before vampires took over pop culture in the 2000s. For those who have an allergic reaction to Book-tok Romantasy, I urge you not to skip Interview With the Vampire.
The TV series cleverly remixes elements from the novels into a story that feels sharp and contemporary. The queer themes and challenges of an interracial relationship during segregation add a richness to the overall narrative. Smart, mature, and riveting, fans of Castlevania are sure to enjoy it.
Episodes of Interview With the Vampire are now streaming on Netflix and AMC+
