Queen of the Damned (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Queen of the Damned is a 2002 fantasy horror film directed by Michael Rymer, starring Stuart Townsend and Aaliyah. It is partly based on The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $45.5 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 30 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Michael Rymer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $35M
- Based on
- The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Queen of the Damned About?
The premise of Queen of the Damned without spoilers, adapted from The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic vampire named Lestat rises to prominence as a rock star, inadvertently awakening Akasha, the ancient and powerful Queen of the Damned. Her influence threatens all immortal beings, forcing vampires to band together to stop her. A mortal woman becomes entangled in Lestat's world, drawn to the allure of the supernatural and sparking a dangerous connection between the living and the undead as they confront Akasha’s growing dominion.
Queen of the Damned Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vampire
- rock star
- world domination
- brutality
- bar
- love triangle
- obsession
- heart ripped out
- showdown
- massacre
- secret room
- time lapse photography
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- rock music
- flying
- exploding body
- self sacrifice
- resurrection
- drinking blood
- death valley california
- anti hero
- 2000s
- villainess
- 1780s
- fatal attraction
- evil queen
- rock band
- singer
- supernatural power
- secret organization
- femme fatale
- female vampire
- star died before release
- person on fire
- flashback
- island
- concert
- heart in hand
- sequel
- rock concert
- decapitation
- immortality
- secret society
- press conference
- diary
- violin
- based on novel
- statue
- violinist
- altered version of studio logo
- prologue
Queen of the Damned Cast
Stuart Townsend leads the cast, with Aaliyah. Directed by Michael Rymer.
- Director Michael Rymer
More from Michael Rymer
More films directed by Michael Rymer, best-rated first: In Too Deep, Face to Face, Perfume and Angel Baby.
Queen of the Damned Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Queen of the Damned 30 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 30 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 61% User score
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Queen of the Damned Plot Summary
What happens in Queen of the Damned from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the powerful sounds of a nu metal band surge through the atmosphere, the ancient vampire Lestat de Lioncourt awakens from an extended slumber, his slumber interrupted by the vibrant beats that pull him back to life. Driven by an irrepressible desire for artistic expression, he steps into the role of lead vocalist, forming a band known as The Vampire Lestat. With their rapid rise to fame across the globe, Lestat’s lyrics unintentionally expose the existence of vampires, leading him to provocatively challenge his fellow creatures of the night during a daring interview to promote his much-anticipated concert.
Full summary
The whole story of Queen of the Damned, scene by scene
Queen of the Damned Box Office & Budget
Queen of the Damned grossed $45.5 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $30.3 million came from the US and Canada and $15.1 million (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$45.5M
1.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $30.3M
- International
- $15.1M
- Budget
- $35M
Queen of the Damned Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Queen of the Damned (2002) Teaser (VHS Capture)
How Well Do You Know Queen of the Damned?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who awakens Lestat from his slumber?
Cars in Queen of the Damned
4 cars on screen, including the 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the 1990 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1980 Austin Allegro 3 Background role -
Optare Excel Background role
Queen of the Damned Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “A kárhozottak királynője” and “The Vampire Chronicles 2 - Queen of the Damned”.
- Also known as
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- A kárhozottak királynője
- The Vampire Chronicles 2 - Queen of the Damned
- Die Königin der Verdammten - Herrin aller Vampire
- La reine des damnés
- La reina de los condenados
- Η Βασίλισσα των Καταραμένων: Η Μητέρα του Σκότους
- The Queen of the Vampire
- クイーン・オブ・ザ・ヴァンパイア
- Lənətlilər Kraliçası
- Die Königin der Verdammten
- Королева проклятых
- Lanetliler Kraliçesi
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- La regina dei dannati
- Kadotettujen Kuningatar
- Królowa potępionych
- A Rainha dos Malditos
- De fördömdas drottning
- 吸血鬼女王
- Královna prokletých
- מלכת הארורים
- Regina blestemaților
- A Rainha dos Condenados
- La reina dels condemnats
- Кралицата на прокълнатите
- 퀸 오브 뱀파이어
- Королева проклятих
- 屍纏妖后
- Vampyrų karalienė
- ราชินีแวมไพร์ กระหายนรก
- Kráľovná prekliatych
- Kraljica prokletih
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Movies Like Queen of the Damned
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kiss of the Damned, Fangs of the Living Dead and Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.
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Kiss of the Damned 2013 -
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Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles 1994 -
The Damned 2006 -
Vamps 2012 -
Lust for a Vampire 1971 -
Vampyres 1974 -
Vampire Killer Barbys 1996 -
Gothic Vampires from Hell 2007 -
Way of the Vampire 2005 -
Rockula 1990 -
The Erotic Rites of Countess Dracula 2001
Queen of the Damned FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Queen of the Damned, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Queen of the Damned?
Queen of the Damned runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Queen of the Damned released?
Queen of the Damned was released on February 22, 2002.
Who directed Queen of the Damned?
Queen of the Damned was directed by Michael Rymer.
More films by Michael Rymer Who is in the cast of Queen of the Damned?
Queen of the Damned stars Stuart Townsend and Aaliyah.
How much did Queen of the Damned make at the box office?
Queen of the Damned grossed $45.5 million worldwide ($30.3 million domestic, $15.1 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is Queen of the Damned rated?
Queen of the Damned has 30 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Is Queen of the Damned based on a book?
Yes. Queen of the Damned is partly adapted from The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice.
Does Queen of the Damned have a post-credit scene?
No. Queen of the Damned has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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