The Breed

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The Breed

R

Released Jul 19, 2001

1h 45m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Steve Grant (Bokeem Woodbine) is a human detective living in a world where vampires have been trying to integrate themselves into society. As he investigates a series of brutal murders, Grant is paired with Aaron Gray (Adrian Paul), a vampire police officer. During the case, which tests vampire-human relationships, Grant reluctantly befriends Gray, and falls for the glamorous and fanged Lucy Westenra (Bai Ling). Even with the aid of Gray and Lucy, can Grant catch the killer?

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Matthew Turner

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Rated: 3/5

Apr 26, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 5, 2005

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Christopher Null

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Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 3, 2002

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The Breed R (sex and gore) - Fantasy, Horror, and supernatural Sciencefiction Monsters

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/28/24

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The idea of vampires beings persecuted in parallel experience to that of the Jews is os on the nose, as it made the side character Jewish. That could have been interesting. However the direction on this movie is appaling and hilarious at the same time. As his cried over his dead wife and daughter while being turned, the dead daughter can be seen blinking and holding back a laugh. Although the acting was just as equally dreadful, we had a good chuckle out of it and so we provided an extra star!

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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A restrained film noir style political and social satire with vampires. Dated yet entertaining (and interesting) viewing.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Shot in Hungary, this awesome B movie combines True Blood and Brazil. Humorous vampire noir manages to reference both the Holocaust and the NSA. Helps to be a fan of Woodbine and Bai.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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An interesting vampire-crime noir with a fine performance from Adrian Paul, it's ultimate downfall however is it's messy scrpit.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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I'm a huge vampire genre lover and this is one of my favorites. When this first came out it wasn't like any other vampire movie out there which really set it apart for me. The dark and moody cinematography added to the drama and set the overall tone for the film nicely as did the odd mix of the high and low tech in the society . The storyline was a completely different take on the vampire genre and how they came to be and this was something else I really enjoyed. The terrified and broken humanity given to the vampire community struck a cord with me and Adrian Paul played that exceptionally well. This film has always felt to me like a graphic novel come to the screen in the best of all ways.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Michael Oblowitz

Director

Adrian Paul

Aaron Gray

Bokeem Woodbine

Steve Grant

Bai Ling

Lucy Westerna

Christos N. Gage

Writer

Ruth Fletcher

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Synopsis

Steve Grant (Bokeem Woodbine) is a human detective living in a world where vampires have been trying to integrate themselves into society. As he investigates a series of brutal murders, Grant is paired with Aaron Gray (Adrian Paul), a vampire police officer. During the case, which tests vampire-human relationships, Grant reluctantly befriends Gray, and falls for the glamorous and fanged Lucy Westenra (Bai Ling). Even with the aid of Gray and Lucy, can Grant catch the killer?

Director: Michael Oblowitz
Producer: Jim Burke, Kelli Konop, Brad Krevoy, Adam Richman
Screenwriter: Christos N. Gage, Ruth Fletcher
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Miramax
Rating: R (Strong Gore|Some Sexuality|Language|Strong Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 19, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2014
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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