Queen of the Damned (2002) movie poster

Queen of the Damned (2002)

"The mother of all vampires."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 72%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 24% (RT: 17%, MC: 30) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FantasyHorrorRomance

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Director
Michael Rymer
Runtime
1h 41m
Country
Australia, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (1,145 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
17%
Metacritic
30
Cast
Aaliyah as Akasha
Stuart Townsend as Lestat de Lioncourt
Marguerite Moreau as Jessica 'Jesse' Reeves
Vincent Perez as Marius de Romanus
Paul McGann as David Talbot
Lena Olin as Maharet
Claudia Black as Pandora
Bruce Spence as Khayman
Most people think so. 72% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,145 votes. Critics scored it lower at 24%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Vampire Lestat awakens from his slumber and becomes a rock star. But chaos strikes when his music awakens Akasha, the vampire queen, who may not rest until she makes Lestat her new king. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Aaliyah spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated fantasy films of 2002 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Queen of the Damned is a 2002 fantasy, horror, romance film directed by Michael Rymer. Vampire Lestat awakens from his slumber and becomes a rock star. But chaos strikes when his music awakens Akasha, the vampire queen, who may not rest until she makes Lestat her new king.

The film has been rated by 1,145 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a fantasy film, Queen of the Damned delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Queen of the Damned (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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