Anne Rice Documentary Drops on Her Official Site on Thanksgiving

The documentary tells the story of Anne Rice’s life, starting with her upbringing as Howard Allen O’Brien and her later decision to adopt the name Anne. It details her marriage to poet Stan Rice, and particularly how the tragic loss of their daughter Michelle to leukemia at age six inspired her to write her debut novel, Interview with the Vampire. This novel launched the forty-year Vampire Chronicles series, and she went on to write numerous historical novels and even erotica, which proved almost as popular as her more well-known works.

As a lifelong fan, it was incredibly moving to be part of the celebration of Anne Rice’s life and work. Her son, Christopher Rice, put it beautifully – the event was truly for us, the fans. We all came together to remember his mother, to share stories, laugh, and even cry, remembering how deeply her writing touched so many lives and how much she loved New Orleans, her home. It’s amazing to see how popular her characters still are, especially with the new Anne Rice Immortal Universe on AMC. This documentary felt like the perfect way to honor the woman who started it all, nearly fifty years ago, and to keep her legacy alive.

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2025-11-27 00:33