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In the year 2022, the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac tells the story of his life to renown journalist Daniel Molloy. Beginning in 1910 New Orleans, Louis forms a vampire family with the vampire Lestat, complete with teen fledgling, Claudia.

It finds the immortal Connor MacLeod destined for a decisive battle with his ruthless eternal enemy, Kane. Pursued across time by his arch-rival, MacLeod must make a heroic last stand if he is to rid the earth of the seemingly unstoppable Kane. The Special Director2s Cut is packed with intense action and astonishing special effects that deliver explosive entertainment.

"He was born 400 years ago in the highlands of Scotland. He is immortal, and he is not alone. Now is the time of the gathering, when the stroke of a sword will release the power of the quickening. In the end, there can be only one. He is Duncan MacLeod, The Highlander! From the series gripping premiere to its startling finale - evey scintillating quickening, every amazingly nuanced flashback, every spine-tingling clash of steel ... this is it, the...

"He was born 400 years ago in the highlands of Scotland. He is immortal, and he is not alone. Now is the time of the gathering, when the stroke of a sword will release the power of the quickening. In the end, there can be only one. He is Duncan MacLeod, The Highlander! From the series gripping premiere to its startling finale - evey scintillating quickening, every amazingly nuanced flashback, every spine-tingling clash of steel ... this is it, the...

"He was born 400 years ago in the highlands of Scotland. He is immortal, and he is not alone. Now is the time of the gathering, when the stroke of a sword will release the power of the quickening. In the end, there can be only one. He is Duncan MacLeod, The Highlander! From the series gripping premiere to its startling finale - evey scintillating quickening, every amazingly nuanced flashback, every spine-tingling clash of steel ... this is it, the...

"He was born 400 years ago in the highlands of Scotland. He is immortal, and he is not alone. Now is the time of the gathering, when the stroke of a sword will release the power of the quickening. In the end, there can be only one. He is Duncan MacLeod, The Highlander! From the series gripping premiere to its startling finale - evey scintillating quickening, every amazingly nuanced flashback, every spine-tingling clash of steel ... this is it, the...

In 1684 France, Louis XIV, the Sun King, is the most powerful and influential monarch on the planet. But his birthday is approaching along with a rare solar eclipse and he's worried about the future of France. His spiritual advisor, Pr̈e La Chaise, comforts him, while his physician, Dr. Labarthe informs him that scientists believe mermaids contain a life force that grants immortality. Louis XIV's quest for immortality leads him to capture a mermaid's...

Though only fifteen, Maquia knows she will live for centuries without aging past adolescence. She belongs to the Iorph, a clan of ageless beings just like her. Maquia's elders warn her not to fall in love with anyone outside their realm, lest she wish to encounter true loneliness in the end. But fate pushes Maquia out into the mortal world one night, when an invading territory separates her from the clan. There she discovers an orphaned baby, Ariel....

Henry has a vested interest in studying the dead: He is immortal, and only his best friend and confidant, Abe, full of life at age 75, knows Henry's secret. Henry hasn't aged at all since the clock stopped 200 years ago, but he's managed to be discreet without anyone finding out his affliction. That task becomes increasingly difficult when he meets NYPD detective Jo Martinez, who is fascinated by Henry after learning he was the sole survivor of a...

Beowulf: In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother, who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle resonates throughout the ages. The lovely bones: When 14-year-old Susie Salmon was murdered, she left her unfinished life behind. Now from her place in a strange but beautiful...