BloodRayne (2005)

In the Eighteenth Century, Rayne is the half-human half-vampire Dhampir and the lead attraction in a carnival's freak-show in Romania. When she escapes, she meets a fortuneteller that tells... See full summary »

Director:

Uwe Boll

Writer:

Guinevere Turner

Stars:

Kristanna Loken, Michael Madsen, Michelle Rodriguez

6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kristanna Loken	...	Rayne
Michael Madsen	...	Vladimir
Matthew Davis	...	Sebastian (as Matt Davis)
Will Sanderson	...	Domastir
Geraldine Chaplin	...	Fortune Teller
Udo Kier	...	Regal Monk
Meat Loaf	...	Leonid (as Meat Loaf Aday)
Michael Paré	...	Iancu
Billy Zane	...	Elrich
Michelle Rodriguez	...	Katarin
Ben Kingsley	...	Kagan
Darren Shahlavi	...	Priest
Esteban Cueto	...	Rok
Madalina Constantin	...	Amanda
Daniela Nane	...	Rayne's Mother

Storyline

In the Eighteenth Century, Rayne is the half-human half-vampire Dhampir and the lead attraction in a carnival's freak-show in Romania. When she escapes, she meets a fortuneteller that tells that her mother was raped by the king of the vampires Kagan and she decides to destroy her father. In her journey for revenge, she meets Vladimir and Sebastian, the leaders of the fortress of vampire hunters Brimstone, and she joins their society. She seeks for powerful talismans to defeat Kagan, while the skilled warriors Vladimir and Sebastian train her to face the forces of Kagan and her human side falls in love with Sebastian.

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Plot Keywords:

vampire | half human | romania | vampire hunter | blood | 

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Taglines:

Driven by revenge...

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence, some sexuality and nudity

Details

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 January 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

BloodRayne - Az igazság árnyékában

Filming Locations:

Fagaras Castle, Brasov, Romania

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,550,000 (USA) (6 January 2006)

Gross:

$1,550,000 (USA) (6 January 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Boll Kino Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG, Herold Productions, Pitchblack Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min 92 min (cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Uwe Boll:  At 4:27, in the audience, wearing a modern wristwatch.

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Goofs

Someone mentions "Black Powder from China". By the 18th century, gunpowder had been used in Europe for over 200 years.

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Quotes

Vladimir: My companion seems to be missing. I do not know what has become of him!

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Connections

Referenced in Bad Movie Beatdown: Far Cry (2009)

User Reviews

Some of it really cracked me up

Where to start with this one? I'll point out that i watched it only because i heard that Kristanna Loken shows her boobies here. I didn't play the game nor have i known anything about the plot from that point of view. So i'm writing this solely on the movie experience.

I must point out that the movie has its good sides.

Most notably Ben Kingsleys horrible, horrible, HORRIBLE wig. I couldn't stop myself to burst into laughter anytime he was on screen. Its simply hilarious and worth the admission price alone.

Another good thing is the guy with the mullet (Matthew Davis). He looked almost as ridiculous as Ben Kingsley with a wig. By the way, I had no idea that mullets were that popular in 19th century Romania but the filmmakers sure proved me wrong. Maximum respect for the mullet Matthew, wear it proudly.

Of course you do get to see Kristanna Lokens boobs in a raunchy, makes no sense at all, sex scene so that also is a good thing.

I must point out that fight scenes, although they occur pretty rarely, are pretty rich with gore. They really surprised me there and i must say that i wasn't disappointed by that aspect of the movie. And you wont be either. Of course if you aren't into the bloody mess type of stuff the fight scenes will suck. But hey, who isn't into bloodbaths anyway? So some really good stuff there as well.

Now for the not so great aspects of the movie.

First of all the dialogs are completely and utterly, mind numbingly stupid. Its like a 6 year old wrote all the dialogs. The screenplay is very bad too. Think "American Ninja 2" in 19th century Romania when you think about the screenplay and dialogs in the movie. Really, really naive and infantile stuff there. Also they stole one ninja trick from American Ninja 2, you'll see it in one of the final scenes in the movie. I guess you could call it a homage to it though. Come to think of it, no, you couldn't. Its just plane old plagiarism.

Acting sucks too. Ben Kingsley just stares in the camera with his bad wig, Kristanna Loken does a lot of moaning and thats about it. Don't expect wonders from Michael Madsen either. Billy Zane does his thing regardless of anything, so if you like his style he could be acceptable. I like it.

Oh yeah, they have a MeatLoaf cameo. Now thats what i call weak. Then again, the topless babes in his scenes totally make up for his fat ass.

The director Uwe Boll isn't really that bad as people say he is. He gave us blood and tits, yes. And in a pretty good way, i might add. But he delivered nothing more. Blood and tits go without saying for modern day directors anyway. So i'll point out that he sucks as well but not as much as meatloaf.

Although this movie is really bad I'm not sorry i watched it. If you want watch it and if you'll appreciate the trashy aspects in the movie you wont be sorry either.

I'll give this one a 4/10.