518. Brad Pitt “Louis” hero Scythe from Interview
with the Vampire. (Geffen Pictures, 1994)
[^X] From a Profiles in History auction that was held in Calabasas, CA 12/21/2013:
“…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 in. and the sinister
blade, 22 in. long. In production-used good condition. Special shipping
arrangements will apply. $6,000 – $8,000″
I don’t know how much it sold for but that was a real scythe!
