Brad Pitt "Louis" Hero Scythe from Interview with the Vampire (Geffen Pictures, 1994). Original, full-sized scythe prop. In Neil Jordan's 1994 horror film, Interview with the Vampire, based on the bestselling novel by Anne Rice, Brad Pitt as vampire "Louis de Pointe du Lac" tells his life long story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger. This scythe was used by Louis to slay "Armand's" (Antonio Banderas) evil group of vampires after they kill his beloved "Claudia" (Kirsten Dunst). Louis can be seen swinging this blade at enemy vampires after they awaken in a fire he's set in their crypt. He uses the scythe to cleave "Santiago" (Stephen Rea) in two. There were two versions of this scythe made for use in the film and can clearly be distinguished on screen, one with a smooth blade, and this version, which has a ridge at the top of the blade. The ridge is clearly visible in shots of Pitt holding the prop. Featuring a long, angular wooden staff with various marks and dents from production use. At the lower part of the staff there is a small metal handle that is attached by a round metal ring. At the top, a large curved, black metal blade is attached by a small metal bracket that allows the blade to swing open and closed. The blade was dulled for safety on set. A handle on the bottom of the piece is no longer present. This scythe measures 60" and the sinister blade, 22" long. In production-used good condition. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. HID03101062020 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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