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Blade

Play trailer 2:06 Poster for Blade R Released Aug 21, 1998 2h 0m Horror Action Fantasy Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Jeremy Jahns JeremyJahns.com It's a movie where the entire cast just seems to understand the assignment. Oct 14, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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James B Blade is absolutely cool and has a lot of action and gore. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/16/25 Full Review Matt S Just saw it for the first time and loved it. I see how many consider this one of the starts for the MCU formula as this was a blast. Action great, Plot, Solid, and Blade was BA. Most fun Ive had watching a classic movie and still holds up almost 30 years later. Anyone who doesn't like it is probably just ice-skating uphill. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Audience Member It's the best movie ever Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/25 Full Review Justin W Blade OG have a good storyline to starts with but tanned with amateur blood CGI. Why all the fuss to the evil god but silly by some lab grown chemical? Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review Troy S Disgusting blood gushing movie. Every scene has someone spewing blood from their neck after others have chewed on it. Just gross stuff. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Garry A I thought it was great. I liked the pacing, action, and humor. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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