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Phoenix Cinema
London, UK
The cinema interior seen in the film is the Phoenix Cinema, located at 52 High Road in East Finchley, north London. Built in 1910 as āThe East Finchley Picturedrome,ā it claims to be the oldest purpose-built cinema in continuous use in the UK. The Phoenix, a listed building, has been featured in other films, including Neil Jordan's The End of the Affair.
Oak Alley Plantation
New Orleans, USA
Louis' estate in the film is the Oak Alley Plantation, a historic antebellum mansion located in Vacherie, Louisiana. Built in 1839, Oak Alley is known for its avenue of 28 oak trees leading up to the mansion. The plantation is open to the public on most days, and it has also been featured in other films and TV shows, including the 1985 TV version of The Long, Hot Summer and the 2009 TV movie Midnight Bayou.
Place de l'OpƩra
Paris, France
The grand Parisian hotel where Louis and Claudia (Kirsten Dunst) stay is the Palais Garnier, home of the OpƩra National de Paris. Located at Place de l'OpƩra in Paris, the opera house, described as an elaborate masterpiece, is famous for its opulent architecture. It is also the opera house that inspired Gaston Leroux's novel Phantom of the Opera.
St Martin's Hotel
San Francisco, USA
The 'St Martin's' hotel, where Louis (Brad Pitt) recounts his story to journalist Daniel Malloy (Christian Slater), is not an actual hotel. The building used in the film is located on Market Street in downtown San Francisco at the corner of Golden Gate Avenue and Taylor Street. Unfortunately, fans won't be able to book a room at this fictitious establishment, but they can visit the filming location.
Interview With The Vampire
1994
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