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Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   59,384 votes
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Director:

Stephen Norrington

Writer (WGA):

David S. Goyer (written by)

Contact:

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Release Date:

21 August 1998 (USA) more

Genre:

Action | Horror | Thriller more

Tagline:

The power of an immortal. The soul of a human. The heart of a hero. more

Plot:

A half-vampire, half-mortal man becomes a protector of the mortal race, while slaying evil vampires. full summary | full synopsis

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Awards:

4 wins & 7 nominations more

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(268 articles)

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User Comments:

Exhilarating and Exciting Action/Thriller Masterpiece! more (530 total)


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  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:

Blade, the Vampire Slayer (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:

Rated R for strong, pervasive vampire violence and gore, language, and brief sexuality.

Runtime:

120 min | Germany:110 min (cut version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Russian

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1 more

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK more

Company:

Amen Ra Films more


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

Stan Lee originally had a cameo that was ultimately cut from the film. He played one of the cops that come in to the blood club during the aftermath and discover Quinn's body on fire. more

Goofs:

Continuity: When Quinn bites Dr. Jenson, the doctor's wig slips to the side and we see a glimpse of her real hair. In the next shot, her wig is back in place. more

Quotes:

Deacon Frost: I need twelve volunteers. more

Movie Connections:

References Evil Dead II (1987) more

Soundtrack:

UT1-Dot more


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37 out of 54 people found the following comment useful.
Exhilarating and Exciting Action/Thriller Masterpiece!, 2 December 1999
9/10
Author: Chris Dennis (dennizman) from Bristol, England

Blade is a fantastic action/thriller that keeps you captured for the whole duration and Wesley Snipes delivers what I would say to be his best performance yet.

This film has everything that you would ask for in an action/thriller, it has plenty of blood, guts and gore, a twisted, disturbed bad buy, moments of humour but most importantly a very good story line with plenty of twists.

Their is constant action throughout the film with breathtaking stunts and effects, Wesley Snipes fighting movement is fantastic.

This film is in my opinion a must see, Wesley Snipes cool, solid appearance makes this film and I can't wait for the sequel 'BLADE 2' being released next year.

My IMDB Rating - 9 out of 10

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