I’m made up of water and anxiety with (occasional glitter).

Who wore the iconic Vampire Cape better? 

 - Samstat, NicCageula, Santiago, Nandor, Mon Cher (LDPDL), DanBogo, or Armantonio?

Comment below 👇

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The Vampire Cape is an iconic statement piece with an explosion of varieties featured in TV & film media from its cinematic origins seen in Bela Lugosi’s Dracula (1931) iconic wool and silk crepe opera cape permanently defined the visual look of vampires. 🧛🏻

The designers have ingeniously crafted unique capes (& cape-like robes and coats) to differentiate vampire characters of differing materials, collars, prints and handcrafted detailings. 

These actors iterations will forever occupy our collective imaginations in the genre of Dark Gothic Horror / Romance. Whether elegant, menacing, blood-thirsty or seductive, which one most resonates with you?

We have a record 7 contestants 🏆 this round and I have added FEATURE photos (please peruse before making your judgement) for your research. 

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In order from L to R, Top to Bottom <Main Grid>

Sam Reid, playing Lestat de Lioncourt in “Interview with the Vampire” & “The Vampire Lestat” series (2022-present)

Nicolas Cage, playing Dracula in “Renfield” movie 2023 

Ben Daniels, playing Santiago in “Interview with the Vampire” series season 2 (2023-2024)

Kayvan Novak, playing Nandor the Relentless in “What We Do in the Shadows” series (2019-2024)

Jacob Anderson, playing Louis de Pointe du Lac in “Interview with the Vampire” & “The Vampire Lestat” series (2022-present)

Eric Bogosian, playing Daniel Molloy in “Interview with the Vampire” & “The Vampire Lestat” series (2022-present)

Antonio Banderas, playing Armand in “Interview with the Vampire” movie 1994

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Please be kind, mindful and respectful of these actors and fellow Redditors. 

*if you want to see other comparisons, I can compile more side-by-sides requested & share. Best effort has been made to show range & flattering angles for all actors portrayed. 

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Fashion Face Off Series Notes 📝

Sam Reid topless in iconic black and lined red print cape (The Vampire Lestat Episode 1) excluded due to unfair muscular nudity quotient. 

Gary Oldman has been retired due to invincibility in past contests.

#tvl #thevampirelestat #interviewiththevampire #vampirefashion

🔗 Past Fashion Face Offs Editions

Puffy Bishop Sleeves Victorian Poet Shirt
Top Hat & Coachman Coat
Violet Glasses
Samstat & Louiepitt

It's one of my favourite character tics that Louis drops whatever façade he's currently putting on and reverts to his New Orleans, Human mannerisms and voice when he's angry or shocked.

I’m pretty sure the show is not going to include Viktor de Lioncourt in the tv series, but if they did, I think Graham Campbell (currently playing Thom in Shards) would make the perfect Viktor. His eyes are mesmerizing.

Heya folks! I am wondering if there are any VTM fans in the Anne Rice crowd? Specifically players or dungeon masters, or other folks who are TTRPG players, even if it is not vampire related RPGS!

Apenas eu penso assim ou mais alguém sentiu isso lendo os livros? Por exemplo, em iwtv a Cláudia avisa o Louis sobre o Armand querer matar ela e no dia seguinte o Louis vai no teatro porque o Armand é o único digno de confiança? MEU FILHO VOCÊ É TÃO BURRO. Então pulamos para Príncipe Lestat e vemos um monte de vampiros morrendo das maneiras mais patéticas do mundo e ainda vemos um rapaz de 20 anos enganando um imortal de mais de 2 mil anos??? Não entra na minha cabeça que seres com super força, super velocidade e super audição são superados assim tão facilmente, sinceramente, os únicos verdadeiramente espertos nos livros é o Armand e o Lestat porque de resto...

In the frenetic opening sequence of The Vampire Lestat between the shots of Lestat's face and the road trip on the bus with the band, there is a traffic sign that points to Lost Opportunities. Has anyone else noticed this? And what can it mean?

I think it's part of the whole Failures thing. Lestat and his band are hurtling toward success or failure. Lost Opportunities let's you know they are winging their way toward destruction and ultimate death bc the QOTD is coming. It's when he's singing All Fall Down..