Netflix adds film that forced author to pen apology to Tom Cruise Anne Rice's Interview With The Vampire was released in UK cinemas in 1995 and has since become a cult classic, with fans still raving about the performances of its leading men Tom Cruise in Interview With The Vampire (Image: Warner Bros ) Netflix has recently added one of the most iconic vampire films to its extensive library, making a cult classic, which first graced UK cinemas in 1995, now available for streaming. Interview With The Vampire is told from the viewpoint of a vampire named Louis de Pointe du Lac, played by Brad Pitt. He recounts his two-century-long life story to a reporter, simply known as 'the boy' and portrayed by Christian Slater. ‌ The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks, beginning from 1791 when Louis was a plantation owner in Louisiana. ‌ Read more Brooklyn Beckham fails to publicly acknowledge dad David's 50th birthday amid 'feud' After the tragic loss of his wife and child, a grief-stricken Louis wanders the streets at night, only to be attacked by a vampire named Lestat de Lioncourt, played by Tom Cruise. Lestat turns Louis into a vampire, and they become immortal companions. The film follows their life together, including their unconventional adoption of a young girl, brilliantly portrayed by an 11 year old Kirsten Dunst, according to Surrey Live, reports the Mirror. Article continues below The film is based on Anne Rice's 1976 novel of the same name, for which she also wrote the screenplay. Interestingly, Rice initially opposed Cruise's casting as Lestat and even attended a protest against it. A group of her fans gathered at an event, encouraging others to sign a petition boycotting the film. Caught up in the excitement, Rice joined in and publicly criticised Cruise's casting, labelling him too short and with a voice too high-pitched to portray Lestat. ‌ However, Anne Rice had a change of heart after watching the film, leading her to write an open letter that served as a kind of apology to Cruise. In it, she wrote: "From the moment he appeared, Tom was Lestat for me. He has the immense physical and moral presence; he was defiant and yet never without conscience; he was beautiful beyond description yet compelled to do cruel things." She continued, praising Cruise's performance: "The sheer beauty of Tom was dazzling, but the polish of his acting, his flawless plunge into the Lestat persona, his ability to speak rather boldly poetic lines, and speak them with seeming ease and conviction were exhilarating and uplifting. The guy is great." ‌ This sentiment still echoes among fans today. One viewer, who shared their opinion of the film online, posted: "Beautiful movie about vampires. Probably Tom Cruise's best performance. Who doesn't love Brad Pitt . Kirsten Dunst steals the show. Antonio Banderas looks great in a long wig." Another fan raved about the movie, saying: "They can remake this all they want. Or continue with making other adaptations of Anne Rice's other books. But they will NEVER touch this movie. It is a perfect orchestration. There is no part of it that I can complain about. Tom Cruise IS Lestat. No one can out-do him on this character. Not even come close." The film has since gained a cult following among vampire movie enthusiasts, recognised for its exploration of intricate relationship dynamics and ethical quandaries. Article continues below Fans have been vocal about their appreciation, with one stating: "By far one of the best vampire movies ever made. Sure Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt were big stars back then but a role like this could never happen again with such awesomeness! I was never a huge Cruise or Pitt fan but I got to say this is their best performances ever." Another admirer shared their love for the film, commenting: "One of the best vampire movies ever. It is right up there along side of Bram Stroker's Dracula. Tom Cruise's portrayal of Lestat was one of best performances ever. He should have gotten an Oscar for the part. Everybody that was in this movie should."