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INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE 1x07 REACTION –A BLOODBATH FULL OF TWISTS! – FIRST TIME WATCHING

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NO ONE IS SAFE NOW!! Interview With The Vampire Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! - Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 - Interview with the Vampire Ep 1 REACTION: https://youtu.be/1m8TrElAkqw - Interview with the Vampire Ep 2 REACTION: https://youtu.be/CkMVMmblFJg - Interview with the Vampire Ep 3 REACTION: https://youtu.be/noAEPW5e4hQ - Interview with the Vampire Ep 4 REACTION: https://youtu.be/iVbvBBgPpTs - Interview with the Vampire Ep 5 REACTION: https://youtu.be/TYh9nlx0v5k - Interview with the Vampire Ep 6 REACTION: https://youtu.be/Y4TEjq-I1B0 - Interview with the Vampire (1994) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/yzY40frHTh0 At last, we conclude season 1 as Greg & Roxy CONTINUE their Interview with the Vampire Reaction, Recap, Analysis, Breakdown, Commentary, & Spoiler Review! Greg Alba & Roxy Striar sink their teeth into Interview with the Vampire - their first time watching– Season 1, Episode 7, “The Thing Lay Still” — the explosive penultimate chapter of AMC’s bold adaptation of Anne Rice’s iconic novel. As tensions between Louis and Lestat finally boil over, the fragile family dynamic between them and Claudia fractures in devastating fashion. Years of manipulation, resentment, and emotional abuse culminate in a shocking confrontation that forever alters their immortal bond. Jacob Anderson (Game of Thrones, Broadchurch) continues to deliver a haunting performance as Louis de Pointe du Lac, torn between guilt, love, and his desperate need for freedom. Sam Reid (The Newsreader, Lambs of God) is magnetic and terrifying as Lestat de Lioncourt, whose charm gives way to volatility when he realizes he’s losing control. Bailey Bass (Avatar: The Way of Water) shines as Claudia, whose growing independence and fury drive the episode toward its unforgettable climax. Meanwhile, the modern-day framing narrative between Louis and journalist Daniel Molloy (played by Eric Bogosian, Uncut Gems, Talk Radio) adds another layer of intrigue, as the cracks in Louis’ retelling become increasingly apparent. From the tense dinner table sequences to the brutal, emotionally charged showdown that leaves one vampire fighting for survival, “The Thing Lay Still” is a masterclass in gothic horror and psychological drama. With operatic performances, lush cinematography, and tragic inevitability, this episode cements Interview with the Vampire as one of television’s most daring genre adaptations. #InterviewWithAVampire #Lestat #AMC #Vampire #Romance #Queer #LGBT #LGBTQ #IWTV #AnneRice #VampireSeries #AMCSeries #LouisDePointeDuLac #LestatDeLioncourt #GothicHorror #DarkFantasy #TVReaction #TVReview #Binge #Bingeworthy Sinners (2025) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/cu1bcprLdYY Heated Rivalry Episodes 1 & 2 Reaction: https://youtu.be/I-sdN9Udozk Twilight (2008) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/3JbQk1-O9rQ Bridgerton Season 1, Ep 1 & 2 Reaction: https://youtu.be/Wi8kpk9bLWc 0:00 Checking In! 1:30 Interview with the Vampire Reaction 24:21 SHOPIFY 25:51 Interview with the Vampire Review Follow *Roxy Striar* https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow *Greg Alba* https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ https://twitter.com/thegregalba Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en https://twitter.com/thereelrejects https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/prapermedia Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG PLAYLISTS: Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@MarisolFSMarysoul 2026-03-04

You are going to love the next season, promise! it is even better.

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@analismf 2026-03-04

"meet the vampire armand. love of my life." i always cringe a little hearing this😭

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@Sayonarashepss 2026-03-04

Armand was a HUGE name drop for fans of the books - I can see how it doesn't land for people unaware of the source material though!! I can't wait for S2 with y'all!

192 3 replies
@shadowseer07 2026-03-04

Imagine the rest of us who had to wait 2 years between seasons 😭

114 3 replies
@mirai9512 2026-03-04

Greg is totally on the money, this is literally the first part of the book. Season 2 is the rest of Interview with the Vampire and Season 3 is The Vampire Lestat (no way they do the full book in one season, cause it's way longer than Interview).

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@Regmuslima 2026-03-04

It was excessively violent because they were fasting. By the time the massacre happened, they were ravenous and also hated most of the people they picked. So animalistic hunger combined with repressed rage meant brutal deaths onscreen 😅

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@llamaslovedrama 2026-03-04

Y'all are correct that it feels like we're in the middle of the story, they've split the first book into two seasons (and was originally pitched as one season) Lots of good insights going into season two, I think y'all are going to love it

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@Invader_Rin13 2026-03-04

It still baffles me that tv these days only green-light 7-8 episodes for a show. Shows like these deserve to be longer.

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@skfhdsjknldgfv 2026-03-04

I loved how Louis could not truly kill Lestat and the flashback of him wailing while holding the bloodied Lestat is very powerful.

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