Blade

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Blade

R

1998

2h 0m

Horror

Action

Fantasy

Adventure

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A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced vampires he is going after are in search of his special blood type needed to summon an evil god who plays a key role in their plan to execute the human race.

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Critics Consensus

Though some may find the plot a bit lacking, Blade's action is fierce, plentiful, and appropriately stylish for a comic book adaptation.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Blade is an entertainingly macabre and excitingly staged action horror, with a propulsive energy...

Rated: 4/5

Oct 27, 2021

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

Not only is this an important movie for comic book films in general -- it's just a f---ing blast!

Rated: B+

Oct 19, 2020

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

Blade's stomach-turning special effects, bone-crunching martial arts and cynical humor will more than satisfy any action-film addict's need for a fix of eye-popping escapist adrenaline.

Apr 2, 2019

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Sharai Bohannon

A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast

The MCU owes Wesley Snipes (and horror) a huge thank you because this movie is the reason they got as far as they did. The erasure is wild because it is also one of the coolest superhero movies ever made.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 17, 2025

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Jeremy Jahns

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It's a movie where the entire cast just seems to understand the assignment.

Oct 14, 2024

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

the script is frankly quite dull with cheesy special effects and action that is hard to get invested in.

Jul 23, 2024

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Paul S

This movie was absolutely amazing! This is without a doubt the best vampire-horror movie I've ever seen, complete with some of the best action sequences you'll find in a movie. Wesley Snipes' performance was awesome, and the movie was so much fun to watch. I definitely recommend it for action, horror, and superhero fans!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/25

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Cedric S.

I think it's good for that movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/07/25

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David D

Very underrated movie; a ton of action. Very entertaining. Recommend watch!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/06/25

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Ultra H.

7/10 for it being an actual movie, but a 9/10 for my enjoyment

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/24/25

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ja A.

I love this movie! So much action. Just a cool vampire / vampire hunter doing his thing and making it look cool af!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/14/25

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Charlie M

Campy but really fun, super solid action, and a fun world to be in.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/05/25

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Synopsis

A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced vampires he is going after are in search of his special blood type needed to summon an evil god who plays a key role in their plan to execute the human race.

Director: Stephen Norrington
Producer: Robert Engelman, Peter Frankfurt, Wesley Snipes
Screenwriter: David S. Goyer
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Imaginary Forces, Amen Ra Films
Rating: R (Gore|Brief Sexuality|Language|Strong Violence)
Genre: Horror, Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 21, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 11, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $70.0M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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