TheQueenOfTheDamned Akasha'sDance

[@JordanVanRyn]

Aaliyah really embodied one of the most iconic performances in vampire filmmaking. It still breaks my heart that she's gone. She is irreplacable.

[@tbentley150]

I completely agree, although they DID replace her technically with her brother to finish up non- close-ups since she sadly passed during filming 😿

[@alicewaters4324]

cun

[@alicewaters4324]

CuD

[@govetter]

Sometimes. She just fixes it ALL!

[@tashadent150]

She moved like a black panther which made her performance as Ahaska so legendary

[@caleb700]

Queen of the Damned and Underworld were the epitome of Goths aesthetic in the early 2000's we ATE this shit up. Still do.

[@jjohnsengraciesmom]

I have questions. If she has been dead for 6000 years, is that when human settlements and language started? And exactly what region is she from? How did the language she spoke at the time spund? I will read the bokk.

[@freddyrodriguez4732]

Hey fellow ex-90s goth comrade! Correct indeed! 🖤💿💀 💿💀💿💀 💿🖤

[@kharnthebetrayer1575]

@@jjohnsengraciesmomshe would be from Egypt IF I remember the books correctly.

[@meierandre1313]

@@jjohnsengraciesmom Human settlements started some 10000 years ago, language is most likely much older. She is from ancient egypt. No idea and isn't addressed in the book. I guess nobody knows, at least not for sure, how it sounded.

[@DethklokMinion]

Truuueee

[@your_request-madam]

She was the best queen vampire.. but imagine back then films were so fricking amazing no cgi. Just pure talented directors and actors.

[@izzyjones7108]

It still exists. Practical effects. Actual stunts. It just is harder to find ..(& not going to be shoved in your face everywhere)

[@inqui5ition]

this movie has a lot of CGI in it tho...

[@user-nc5nl3yw6s]

И сценарии были не несгеренированы?

[@JeantheSecond-ip7qm]

Lol. The movie isn’t that old. And Queen of the Damned used CGI.

[@biasoares1523]

Exactly

[@missyrabbit5250]

I remember watching this in movie theater. When she stepped onto that dance floor, some guy yelled out "HOT DAMN!" and everyone busted out laughing. She totally killed it.

[@genesmolko8113]

@@Tyrell_Corp2019 yeah no

[@LeaderDesslok]

She exuded sex. That girl was perfect for the roll. HOT DAMN!

[@nicoleraheem1195]

😅

[@deaddudegaming]

Yea and they got the character all wrong. Akasha in the book is not overly sexualized. She was one of the first Vampires but more importantly she was a Queen and that is how she acted. In the film she was protrayed more like a slut then like a Queen. Queen of the Damned is my second favorite book next to the The Vampire Lestat. I didn't even make it 20 min in to the film before I walked out it was so bad. They didn't even try to stick to the books or get any of the characters right.

[@genesmolko8113]

Nothing wrong with being sexual, Aaliyah's Akasha is stunning and powerful. I don't care that it wasn't 100% faithful to the book, I love that movie. There is no rule which says a movie has to be 100% faithful to it's source material. @@deaddudegaming

[@wyvvernstone]

The sheen of gold on her skin makes the outfit complete.

[@thegazetteyt]

In the book she is gray because she looks like marble. This is the film version of that without painting her white.

[@wyvvernstone]

@@thegazetteyt Alabaster I thought?...Her and Enkil looked like statues. Except for when they got a tan in a failed assassination attempt.

[@joaquinblas1611]

​@@wyvvernstone. Exactly, when they slept they turned to statues, that still needed the upkeep of being clothed and bathed in their slumber. A while being being awhere of their surroundings.

[@velvetxskyx]

Immortality

[@DethklokMinion]

She was drop dead gorgeous, I would have let her bite me anytime

[@taradaniels6157]

Only Aaliyah could wear an outfit like this, and look absolutely gorgeous in it..

[@lesleyrussell8200]

, Ingrid pitt is better and some other vamps of hammer,....

[@govetter]

R.I.P.!

[@slickchick5811]

honestly it looked overwhelming on her like it was too big. the design was great though.

[@govetter]

Absolutely Gorgeous! Well said Tara.

[@llCoupDEtatll]

Everytime I watch this movie I am reminded of just what a horrible loss it was for such a talented young woman to pass so early.

[@ja-quellejohnson8365]

I agree with you, I born on March 2001 and she died in 2001. It's really sad that she passed away really young.

[@brinklyn-nechell]

I miss her😫

[@ja-quellejohnson8365]

@@brinklyn-nechell me too

[@ihanakaunotar2741]

What? No wonder I never saw her in other movies. What Happened?

[@ja-quellejohnson8365]

@@ihanakaunotar2741 On August 25, 2001, at the age of 22, Aaliyah was killed in an airplane accident in the Bahamas along with eight other people on board, when the overloaded aircraft she was traveling in crashed shortly after takeoff.

[@squarebear619]

To have this sort of power. She never acknowledged any of their presences until ol boy slipped up. I'm sure some older smarter vamps vacated the premises upon her arrival. So elegant, regal, and deadly!😍 Had Aaliyah survived they definitely would have made a better movie featuring Akasha, perhaps about her past and how she came to be. Sad we don't get to see it in this reality.😭

[@hazelbrown5581]

Beautiful 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@aaronhumphrey2009]

Read Anne Rice's other vampire novels. Ramses the Damned.Interview with a Vampire. Queen of the Damned was impressive..very tragic that lovely Alliya died so young and needlessly.. Her plane crashed trying to take off because it was overloaded..RIP..

[@squarebear619]

​​​@@aaronhumphrey2009I've read Anne Rice's books, both her vampire and outside novels. I was strictly addressing this trash movie, and Aaliyah being the sole reason it is good. I did not like that Rice was not called for the screenplay for this, unlike IWTV, which is why it is a far superior movie. Perhaps had Aaliyah lived, they could have gotten Rice on-board for a prequel of Akasha. Right actor, wrong writers.

[@tinabelcher7675]

Yes. Only Akasha Movie

[@jpmanning2966]

I definitely feel like some older vampires shook from the scene when she walked in. Even as an immortal; their survival instincts should’ve kicked in.

[@LemonLimeFizzleWizzle]

She just exudes power, an unfathomable depth of charisma and power. You would think every young vampire in the bar would have practically collapsed just from her presence. Not to mention her outfit just screams royalty and authority in any time period. Its not everyday a 6000+ year old original vampire shows up. They all would have been on their knees. Also I have to say that Aaliyah was absolutely beautiful, she was perfect for that role! Too bad her life was cut short.

[@claireeyles7560]

I remember when her casting for the movie was first announced, a lot of people were not happy about it. More than a few people had the attitude of, "WTF? Why are they putting some Rnb/pop star in the role of Akasha, that's never gonna work" (paraphrased). And then this scene happened and a lot of those same people immediately went, "Goddamn, this scene is awesome, she has nailed this character, she's the best part of the entire movie." So basically she walked into this bar and shut everyone up. It was awesome to see when it first came out, especially considering without Aliyah as Akasha this movie probably would've bombed completely & not become the cult classic it eventually did.

[@anthoniomcguapo9097]

Yeah those mfs were bugging. After the first dude got his heart ripped out I'd be either going on my knees or tf home😅.

[@TheHalusis]

thought she hammed the act but she did ok for her age, reminiscent of a fledge mashing words amuck

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

​@@tracygardner6318i am sure you won't be missed, or even remembered. Wtf is wrong with you....

[@m5a1stuart83]

The Blade be like: ok

[@wandawalden5235]

When she walks out through the flames and has that look out here I come look.totally awesome!

[@jlhmyers75]

She was not performing for them, she was dancing for herself. Her power is awesome

[@OscarGonzalez-id1ov]

This comment 👍🏼

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

(Revelation - John - Chapter 5:13...) Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him Who sits on the throne, And to The Lamb, forever and ever.

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

....the gentleman that did the music...i forgot his name...,he said he was THRILLED...when he found out SHE....LIKED THE SONG...and DANCED SO BEAUTIFULLY TO IT....

[@Wolfsbane909]

in anne rice novels vampires has pyrokinesis

[@tobybigham4196]

@@Wolfsbane909 But if you really think about it, she is according to the story a vampire god. In order for these pups to embrace their dark gifts, they would have to sold their souls to her! So in essence she was just collecting what was hers on a whim! It really takes Rice's story telling to the next level!

[@AcCeSsDeNiEd65]

I loved this movie. Was totally mesmerized by her dance. And then suddenly her ruthlessness came out. Just wish they would make more movies like this. Edit: RIP Aaliyah. Thanks for this great performance.

[@StopBeingLiedTo]

Hypnotic. Captivating. She still, quite literally, takes my breath away and ache all over again at the loss of that rare soul that can evoke such an irresistibly primal trance. Magnificent!

[@user-io9ie5cs8j]

​@jack_foster3050 How so?

[@kristianchurchill5017]

​@jack_foster3050ummm no. The music video Rock the Boat killed her. Not this movie 🙄🙄🙄 she finished the film in March 2001, she died August 2001. Make it make sense.

[@kristianchurchill5017]

@jack_foster3050 only in your delusional ass made up fantasy but whatever little mad girl. Stay pressed and go back to playing with your Barbie's ok?

[@impressiveprogressive7343]

Be at Peace Aaliyah, you are gone too soon but never forgotten. Great movie, great plots and story lines filled with great acting and even the music was lit AF.

[@Eto959]

I come back to this video every 2-3 months in order for me to stay sane. Good day

[@johnnymk6874]

me too

[@ashleygeorge9294]

Aaliyah was so bad ass at everything. Music, acting, fashion, dancing! She would be massive today. Such a shame she passed so young RIP 😭

[@AB-vp9mi]

She's hypnotizing, my god.

[@kevinlang7510]

Intoxicating

[@ozymandiasultor9480]

She is hypnotizing?? Mediocre face, a skinny body, nothing special.

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

(Revelation - John - Chapter 5:13...) Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him Who sits on the throne, And to The Lamb, forever and ever.

[@bigd7696]

@@Jakub-kw1rx Bah Weep Grawna Weep Ninni Bom

[@oliviervanoeveren6348]

This is why I always wear full plate armour when going out

[@bradb3245]

Whoever created this scene is a true artist

[@jurrisaddler8427]

You would be correct

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

(Revelation - John - Chapter 5:13...) Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him Who sits on the throne, And to The Lamb, forever and ever.

[@bradb3245]

@@Jakub-kw1rx I like Lamb

[@carmelchul0]

Corroect the aesthetic and cinematography go hand and hand with one another . The angles of capturing her movements and facial expressions…. Art work at its finest

[@sedonad.6382]

@@carmelchul0you get it!!

[@robertturner2770]

Nobody could have done this like her! She was perfect!😊😊

[@TheTishy44]

I’ve watched that scene so many times and am amazed at her acting and the way she moves her body…and how she totally commands the part, of a perfect predator.

[@novemberalpha6023]

Not a cellphone in sight. Just some people living the moment. Absolutely love it ❤.

[@JFMuni]

😂

[@tobybigham4196]

Never thought about that side of it. But then again I feel like an outcast most of the time because my cell is in my pocket. Great point!!!

[@aishamarquez211]

Ok grandpa

[@govetter]

Just some People? FLASH! BANG! POP! They EXPLODED!

[@Riehentar]

this came out in 2002... cell phones were pretty much a luxury item at that time and not to mention there wasn't much you could do with it except call people. And texting was expensive and also, obvious point - this is a movie not real life

[@your_request-madam]

She portrays the queen as an evil sadistic creature. You can see it in her walk and in her eyes how evil someone can get. She looks like the devil wife who has no control killing what or whoever walks in her path. She was amazing. And that is what you called pure evil in a character. RIP my lady queen.

[@neovxr]

If you have done such a thing, amplified by the imagination of dozens of million viewers, it will never go away. You'll have to be conscious always. There were so many deaths of people involved in dark side productions. They showed us metaphorrs about things that exist, but then also in a way one needs to repent and stay conscious, or whatever you will call the deed of balance. Angel Heart was another ingenious movie, that came so close to the real thing, that it became also dangerous to quite some people.

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

(Revelation - John - Chapter 5:13...) Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him Who sits on the throne, And to The Lamb, forever and ever.

[@tobybigham4196]

She walks and moves like a predator. She sees every soul there, because when each pup accepted their dark gift, they essentially sold their souls to Akasha. She sees vampires the same way that she sees humans, as cattle and play things which isn't surprising considering how ignorant most vampires are of their heritage according to the story. It is a good lesson of accepting power and influence, because it always comes with a cost, and most usually don't care what the cost is until it is too late! I felt the story telling in this scene can be felt on so many levels, I consider this work to be a master class in symbolism! Very much like Fight Club!

[@zacharyjochumsen9677]

​@@tobybigham4196wwk akakash is supposed t more like God akin to say apaclypse from x men if you get what im daying here

[@tobybigham4196]

@@zacharyjochumsen9677 You are correct. Akasha in this story was the original vampire. She had mastery over the vampire disease at a molecular level. She was portrayed as a Vampire God and I think they did a very good job with this story.

[@dalhster]

and the music in this movie SLAPS and completely sets the feel and tone of the film.

[@DaveGum]

I've watched this a hundred times it never gets old she's hot.

[@loringbush1455]

Still one of the best movie soundtracks that I still listen to on 💿 The music in this amazing movie was way ahead of it's time and so are the amazing special effects! She still and always will be known as the most beautiful actress to play The Queen of the Damned!

[@Makoholic11]

This! and the First and second Underworld soundtracks are amazing.

[@genesmolko8113]

It wasn't ahead of it's time, it was perfect in it's time, it's timeless

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

@@genesmolko8113 Yup. Its a great soundtrack. But it could not be any more of its time if it tried. It was Static X, Linkin park and others, just pure quality Nu Metal. There are entire albums full of this sort of music.

[@Johnny_Utah242]

If i can remember from my depressions many years ago, this song is from Adema,

[@carlissapowell7069]

Aaliyah was the best vampire there was just so much allure and yet terror all in one. I miss this woman she was so dope on screen and in music.

[@urb-traymontlegend-p.9168]

So fucken beautiful. She moves just like water. I love Aaliyah. Long live Akasha💖

[@TheWaynos73]

I love when the burning vampires come flying out of the bar and she walks thru the fire like a boss

[@TheOnlyKirby90210]

She had so much talent to be so young! She would have taken the acting world by storm.

[@itsdarke1054]

What happen?

[@TheOnlyKirby90210]

@@itsdarke1054 The plane she and eight others were flying on was overloaded and too heavy to fly, and it crashed and burned about 200 feet from the runway

[@itsdarke1054]

@@TheOnlyKirby90210 damn.

[@tashadent150]

​@@itsdarke1054the pilot was actually on drugs and flew the plane while high. They had no clue that he was impaired

[@vynnelson1899]

Maaaaan, i wish they had her sing in one or more of the songs as well 😩❤️

[@Louis-on2me]

The only reason to watch the movie.

[@mainepants]

The sound track and Aaliyah were fantastic. The rest of the movie was pretty average. It was funny going to clubs in Sydney and seeing all the extras each weekend!

[@juangarza7193]

That’s for sure my ❤❤😂my goodness she’s 🔥😈😈😈😈😋she’s my dream girl very sexual seductive n voluptuous Akasha beautiful shoulders teasing like ***come here hand fingers come to me signature move classy hottie ❤

[@godlymegatron5698]

Korn

[@morganlafey6791]

Not really. It's still garbage.

[@blueprue4432]

​@@morganlafey6791you're garbage...I think we all can agree to that

[@lenakataeva7525]

I love this scene! It's so hypnotic

[@dalhster]

I dont think anyone but her could have been more perfect for this role and this scene in particular. its one of my favorites of all movies.

[@alricaneshama]

Agreed.

[@fictionschmiction4478]

Still one of my favorite characters in cinema history, the brutality and beauty of her. Amazing.

[@alricaneshama]

Same.

[@neovxr]

Life was hard. Remember the many news about real life of artists. What they'd been through. Aaliyah sure knew evil, from young age. As an artist she could portray it in unforgettable ways. But she should have said no, to entering the helicopter in wild weather.

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

(Revelation - John - Chapter 5:13...) Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him Who sits on the throne, And to The Lamb, forever and ever.

[@kristianchurchill5017]

​@neovxr helicopter???? She was in a plane crash and it was in the summer of 2001 in the Bahamas 🇧🇸 in perfect hot weather and blue skies.

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

The way she walks and moves with the music. The most beautiful predator! My favorite vampire

[@edub9930]

She had me at (whispered breath)

[@flavorwise3511]

I love how this was followed immediately by an ad that said "Some body washes are so boring."

[@terintiaflavius3349]

I don't see the ads as I have premium so my teen can have the special music app but I would die laughing with that. That's fantastic

[@possumgreen1903]

@flavorwise3511 that’s Native. I remember that body wash commercial lol

[@sandeefitch5710]

Lol

[@HFXmermaid]

She was iconic and so was this costume.

[@nessyvarezhka]

Спустя 20 лет эта сцена все так же ошеломительно прекрасна. Сила, страсть и безумие. ❤‍🔥

[@juantarango5142]

He gave his heart to her & she literally ripped it out of him ❤

[@quinnaguirre8289]

Usually the foolish Vampyre make this mistake. The young and power hungry are always boasting what they will do and how they will do it. Ignorant to believe in the vampyre world that the next isnt more powerful than you...

[@edub9930]

Usually how it goes in real life 2

[@reaper2026]

Her just dusting them with beautiful movements was great

[@oniokami13]

Angels to some demons to others. The pure essence of godliness. She was stunning. RIP😞

[@tobybigham4196]

They really captured the essence of the follies of ignorant mortals! These people when embracing their dark gift, pledged their souls to the vampire God without question. But in the end, they thought they could defy her, when their souls belonged to her! The visuals are quite powerful and epic, and my hats off to everyone involved including the music! This was a master class in symbolism!

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

What are you smoking? Its a bizarre take on the entire thing. "Vampire god" Lol. No such thing.You havent read the books have you?

[@tobybigham4196]

@@jamesmaybrick2001 Really. That is where you expert analysis draws the line? You are ok with mythical creatures called vampires... But your belief suspends at the thought of a Vampire god? I will tell you the same thing I tell the other idiots! Stop over-analyzing the Science-Fiction!!!!! 🤡🤡🤡

[@tobybigham4196]

@@jamesmaybrick2001 And just for fun. You may be too dumb to notice. But this is a discussion about the movie. We watched a clip about the movie. You are the only person I have seen that is dumb enough to think this is a book club! And if that is shocking enough.... The movie is based on the book, but they are not the same. The director and studio added their own creative thoughts to it!

[@d.r.robinson9599]

Buffy would have never stood a chance against Akasha here...

[@sashewagiguere8827]

Lol love Buffy but have to agree to that Angel himself wouldn't have either.

[@d.r.robinson9599]

@@sashewagiguere8827 lol...lol...lol...i know that is right...

[@elhonnads7165]

@@sashewagiguere8827 But Spike would have been her type

[@kristenslice561]

@@elhonnads7165 Klaus would have been her type

[@Aquarius7999]

😂

[@winterserpent6966]

She is the serpent who holds all the power and for anyone who dare challenges her alone is ashes.

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

Nah. Just an overconfidant monster with delusions. Not a "serpent" just a woman. A 6000 year old woman who doesnt have a clue. And she isnt killing young ones because they challenge her, she is killing them because they are pests and are far to numerous and weakening her. She is just culling the herd for mostly selfish reasons. She never gets around to her planned genocides.

[@jcctrojan]

She was amazing in everything she did as an actress and in music

[@mariliadasilvaferreira326]

How I miss her! A great young artist😊

[@annieweston3317]

Incredible performance! What a captivating queen!

[@BucketListBadass]

I remember reading the book in college, then seeing this movie. MANY good parts and major characters left out, I was pissed! Then this scene....BLOWN AWAY! I forgave the movie and it's now a classic.

[@martykarr7058]

The main problem with this is that unlike nowadays, where they take a big book, such as "Dune", and split it into two movies, they went in the opposite direction and blended "The Vampire Lestat" and "Queen of the Damned" into one movie, with many of the scenes that would have provided better continuity ending up on the cutting room floor. And the part I didn't like is how they changed Lestat's origin story. Perhaps AMC will correct these errors, since they seemed to have done well with their revise "Interview with the Vampire" series.

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

@@martykarr7058 I love the book/s, but QotD is more series of short stories vaguely connected than a single narative, at least as as far as filming it goes. The film did the best it could with that. Despite all the changes and omisions (like making aksasha much much NICER) It did a lot right. Townsend was a great Lestat and the guy who played Marius was great also. And obviously Aaliyah was dam fine as Akasha. Everyone did a fine job.

[@martykarr7058]

@@jamesmaybrick2001 Yes, Townsend did better than Cruise, but "Interview" was from Louis perspective, where the balance of the Chronicles is from Lestat's perspective. And I just saw a sneak peek of season 2 of "Interview", and it looks like they might vary farther than season 1, and that has to do with starting the story probably close to a century later than the book.

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

@@martykarr7058 I never said he did better. They were both great.

[@zandadoum]

the movie might not have been a critical success, but the soundtrack is one of the best sound tracks ever!

[@StoneCoolds]

She was perfect, RIP.

[@genesmolko8113]

The critics and fans of The Vampire Chronicles panned this movie, but I fn loved it the first time I saw it. Who cares if Stuart Townsend didn't have blond hair, he was the perfect Lestat, and Aaliyah gave a performance for the ages, RIP.

[@adjairlima9175]

Tenho esse clássico na minha coleção baixei pelo youtube completo e sem cortes a uns 10 anos atrás muito top ☝️☻

[@r6-AgentScorpionParkerKRider23]

Still her best role ever and the Korn in the soundtrack was perfect

[@retro2783]

It was very corny

[@edub9930]

Pure bliss

[@oralogarro9932]

Is that what u are going to do, that line gets me every time 😂😂😂😂❤❤

[@OgDj2024]

She was so beautiful, and such an amazing talent! Peace to Aaliyah… 😞

[@GreenCheese500]

I remember this movie because of her dance ❤❤❤

[@joelle8201]

Of all the vampire movies I’ve watched she is by far the best vampire.

[@actionau]

Imagine if she cameo-d in Blade 2 or the Underworld sequels..she would've destroyed almost everyone in minutes.

[@ambo9569]

This movie altered my brain chemistry & sexual orientation lol

[@xScooterAZx]

Oh,she was just stunning!

[@kiannahom]

She was amazing and one can feel the total disdain to all around her in just the way she looks and moves. There were some great scenes like this one and if the whole script and story line had been better woven the movie could have succeeded much much more. I also feel sorry for the early loss of such a multi talented person.

[@petaunotthoughtsintime]

Such a beautiful creature..

[@TheSolidsnake985]

Una de mis escenas favoritas de esta película junto con la de Lestat tocando el violín en la playa...

[@andreishafrierson470]

Yes mines too❤

[@ТвояСовесть-ж3ч]

Так величественна, так смертоносна и так невероятно красива!!!

[@carolborela407]

🖤Dark Feminine Energy 🖤

[@tigertrout99]

She was my first black girl crush.. Amazing in every way..

[@kristianchurchill5017]

Lol why you felt the need to call her race out??? It's obvious she is black but why even mention race??? Just say you had a big crush on her without putting race into it 🙄😒

[@invisiblesun-nq3lb]

Мой любмый фильм и любмый момент были в юности. Смотрела миллионы раз!!! ❤

[@Igor-ef6wo]

А что это за фильм?

[@invisiblesun-nq3lb]

@@Igor-ef6wo Королева проклятых. Про вампира-рокера и современную девушку, любительницу готики🖤

[@stevefelten1197]

Aaliyah was perfect for this role I was saddened at her death. RIP.

[@davidjames1815]

This scene just goes to my point about wicked people being stupid. Look at them challenging someone obviously more wicked and dangerous than they.

[@Thebuilderofthings1]

It's okay it's in the script.

[@joerichards9068]

Like Christians…

[@mattlemmons6647]

The smart vampires quietly got out of that place as soon as they saw her walk in...

[@davidjames1815]

Lol👍

[@tobybigham4196]

It is much deeper than that! She sees every soul there, because when each pup accepted their dark gift, they essentially sold their souls to Akasha. She sees vampires the same way that she sees humans, as cattle and play things which isn't surprising considering how ignorant most vampires are of their heritage according to the story. It is a good lesson of accepting power and influence, because it always comes with a cost, and most usually don't care what the cost is until it is too late!

[@jewelsafire6844]

Utterly stunning & most regal... RIP Queen Aaliyah👑❤❤🌹🌹🌹❤❤

[@Zakkarath]

They just don't make movies like that anymore.... such powerful characters and great scenes..... ❤

[@alricaneshama]

I know, so sad.

[@jurrisaddler8427]

I don't know what the heck happened with movie making nowadays, but I'm glad we can look back and watch these movies from back in the day. I miss Aaliyah she was definitely one of a kind and her star was rising both in music and in film.

[@Jakub-kw1rx]

(Revelation - John - Chapter 5:13...) Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him Who sits on the throne, And to The Lamb, forever and ever.

[@Zakkarath]

@@Jakub-kw1rx Blood is the Life

[@josephperkins4857]

actually it was shortly after this movie Hollywood,went to hell

[@johntreherne4611]

so much black leather and eye liner in one scene by comparison akasha is fairly vibrant.

[@HellaJ77]

Though the movie was not really my favorite, she truly embodies the queen as I imagined her in the book

[@Creophagous]

Still a brilliant scene. Watching this when it was released, made my mouth drop open in 'awe' at her. :)

[@DrDiaz-zq9do]

She is an antediluvian. That's why she is so powerful and kills other lesser vampires.

[@bitokay147]

I love my R/B and Pop but this music was fire, I have solid faves of rock but this music in this movie was epic! .

[@peabuddie]

My favorite scene from one of my favorite films. They all think that they are so badass, then she walks in.

[@RyanHughes-y2l]

I always wonder if they ever explained how she had the ability to set vampires on fire like that.

[@user-wq3of6gl4w]

Loved her in this.

[@rimu8288]

There’s not better scene that that Her dance the song The darkness It’s all beyond amazing Top

[@Laurelin9222]

It's been 21 years since I watched this film, and this is the only scene i remember.

[@dforman4770]

I really didn’t care for this movie. But Jesus this scene was immaculate. The atmosphere, the build up and of course Aaliyah enchanting and disturbing performance makes this scene damn near perfect

[@occultranger]

My favorite scene in the movie. Miss Aaliyah as she was great artist and played role well.

[@EvaWright]

Dancing like she's not about to kill them all.

[@jerseycatmews828]

The patrons don’t recognize Aaliyah is basically their mother, their Eve?

[@all_fail_Game]

Фантастическая красотка была Алия... Ее фигурка правда из иных миров и голос, и личико... потеря...

[@digitalsith4959]

Descansa en paz mi reina.

[@Stargeek06]

Her pyrokenetic hand flourishes are iconic on their own

[@maclemaster5966]

Awesome movie and a badass soundtrack every song fits the movie

[@danmw77]

Yes a tragedy losing her years ago and her performance was awesome in this and of course she was Smoking HOT.

[@michaelnickel791]

Liebe den Film.

[@quantumstereotv6319]

Older vamps: oh shoot, isn't that the Queen of the Damned? Better amscray!

[@victoriagreenfield5781]

This movie will always be one of my favorites. The sound track, the vampires, Aaliyah. It was my baby bat intro to the goth subculture.

[@briandaleske5139]

I hope someday (THE QUEEN OF THE DAMNED) stories could be made into a show series.

[@mariagilsoneide7136]

concordo, a história deveria ser explorada mds

[@Phsstpok]

Looking at the treatment of other franchises I actually dread this....

[@MarcEsadrian]

Hollywood, today, can't be trusted to not screw it up.

[@rafaelarcas942]

vampires used to be scary . Now , they still are but they made them too sexy or too imature like disturbing teenagers in adult's body .

[@Nisselak]

she rips the heart out of a man's chest and she isn't scary? 🤨

[@rafaelarcas942]

@@Nisselak she’s scary for sure but honestly is there a specific or even logical reason about why that character doesn’t wear many clothes in her ?

[@psychedelicpegasus7587]

​​@@rafaelarcas942 She has been asleep/dormant for thousands of years. The clothes she is wearing are in a style reminiscent of her time and are more ceremonial than practical as she has basically been a living statue up until her awakening. She was queen of Khemet, which later became Egypt. In a warmer climate and as a royal this kind of clothing isn't too bizarre (although I won't say it's historically accurate). As a vampire she isn't affected by temperature, and as queen of the damned she can wear whatever she likes. I highly recommend the Vampire Chronicles books by Anne Rice.

[@rafaelarcas942]

@@psychedelicpegasus7587 right . Thanks for the info . It sure is beyond my comprehension that aspect about reminisced style from thousand years ago.

[@baneblackguard584]

think Bram Stoker's Dracula was where the whole "sexually alluring" thing came from with vampires, so blame him. I do agree that it would be nice getting a movie with vampires simply being immortal blood thirsty monsters and getting rid of the whole sexual aspect. Wouldn't sell as well, but it still would be nice to get a strictly monster movie type of Vampire movie.

[@dmxdxl]

Her movements are so sexy and seductive, calculated and precise, her powers are god lvl, and her appetite for destruction and pain is insatiable, I love this character, one of the best vampires to ever grace the silver screen, RIP Queen!!!...

[@ToycheFuentes]

ME ENCANTA ESTA ACTRIZ..MUY BUENA...SU ACTUACIÓN ❤

[@björkmou5e]

Despite Akasha in the books being the color of alabaster, whenever I re-read Queen of the Damned I vividly visualize Akasha as she is in the movie. The movie had major problems, but Aaliyah knocked it out of the park and I'm grateful they didn't whitewash her even if it would technically be more book accurate. Intoxicatingly beautiful, aloof and terrifying, that's Akasha's thing, and Aaliyah nailed it. Her costume is also immaculate and spectacular to look at, and I especially appreciate the headdress she wears. It's a reference to how Marius dressed Akasha during her time in Christian Rome and Venice. She wore a veil and crown back then that evoked the image of the Virgin Mary's halo.

[@björkmou5e]

@@zoiksgoiks7901 I think the reason for that is that the movie is simply too short to delve into Akasha’s multi-millennia history is an ancient pre-Egyptian Khemeti tribeswoman so it was simpler to show her with a North African skin tone than talk about it in a painfully short exposition dump. This movie would be Lord of the Rings length if they stuck to the book. Would love to see it redone in full detail. The book is 600 pages and half that is Akasha’s history as a North African tyrant.

[@AdrienneMcAndrew]

I remember being like 11 and seeing this and thinking... I want to be her! Obviously, not murdering people but her gravity when she walked into the room was undeniable, and I loved seeing a woman be captivating like that - not just in a sexual way but she intimidated everyone. Honestly Korn killed it with the music too. I don't think any actress would have pulled this role off as good as Aahlyia which is crazy because she wasn't really an actress.