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Interview With the Vampire

Interview With the Vampire (1994) - Jumpscare Guide

19942:03:00
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7.5
R

Plot

A vampire relates his epic life story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and dark hunger to an over-curious reporter.

Director

Neil Jordan
Neil Jordan

Cast

Tom Cruise
Tom CruiseLestat
Brad Pitt
Brad PittLouis
Antonio Banderas
Antonio BanderasArmand
Christian Slater
Christian SlaterMalloy
Stephen Rea
Stephen ReaSantiago
Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten DunstClaudia
Domiziana Giordano
Domiziana GiordanoMadeleine
Thandiwe Newton
Thandiwe NewtonYvette
Laure Marsac
Laure MarsacMortal Woman on Stage
John McConnell
John McConnellGambler
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Does Interview With the Vampire Have Jump Scares?

YesInterview With the Vampire (1994) has 6 jump scares (2 major, 4 minor)

First scare: 00:04:43 | Last scare: 01:56:05

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
C

Moderate Jumpscares

Short: Moderate scare frequency with mixed intensity levels. Prepare for some startling moments.

With a C rating, Interview With the Vampire delivers a balanced horror experience featuring moderate jumpscare sequences distributed evenly across the narrative. The scares strike equilibrium between suspense and sudden shock, combining measured visual intensity with strategic audio punctuation. Well-suited for viewers seeking traditional horror pacing.

Analysis:

Total: 6Major: 2Minor: 4Intensity: 8

Contains 2 major jumpscares and 4 minor jumpscares.

2.1/10
GATEWAY
Scary enough to feel accomplished after watching, mild enough to sleep that night.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway
Gore/BloodBody HorrorDomestic ViolenceChild AbuseAnimal DeathSuicideSelf HarmTortureFireGaslightingStalking

Common Questions About Interview With the Vampire

Total Jumpscares: 6

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 02:03:00
3 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:04:43
Minor

Louis flips the switch. Light floods the room, instantly c3RvbG revealing a monstrous figure now filling the space Louis just vacated, looming over Daniel.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

00:11:48
Major

Lestat lunges, fangs sinking into Louis's neck.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:05:33
Major

Louis opens the door to an empty threshold. As he turns to close it, a cadaverous Lestat lunges from the shadows, seizing him by the throat.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:34:13
Minor

Mid-kiss, a horde of vampires violently erupts onto the balcony.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:54:18
Minor

As Daniel speaks, Louis abruptly c291cm seizes his throat, lifting him off his feet.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

01:56:05
Minor

Daniel listens to the tape in the car and says “good stuff” before Lestat’s hand reaches out to grab him.

Submitted by: Lisa_Marie

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