The vampire Lestat arises from a century-long slumber and launches himself into the public eye by embarking on a career as a rock musician, blissfully ignorant of the terrifying evil his actions will unleash when an ancient undead queen returns to the world. Horror, starring Stuart Townsend, Vincent Perez, Paul McGann, Lena Olin and singer Aaliyah, who died shortly before the film was released.

Vampire Lestat awakens from his slumber and becomes a rock star. But chaos strikes when his music awakens Akasha, the vampire queen, who may not rest until she makes Lestat her new king.