The Breed

R

Released Jul 19, 2001

1 hr. 45 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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32%

2,500+ Ratings

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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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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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miles b

Love this movie. A love story. A fairy tale set in the world of big business. Great music score, too. Pitt and Hopkins at their best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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While the Orwellian/Nazi dystopian world in which the movie is set is quite enjoyable, the extension of that theme to make the race of vampires akin to the Jews in Nazi Germany facing extermination is just too far to play the analogy. The effects and acting are sufficient, if the dialogue does not quite hold. The underlying impending war between humans and vampires is nothing unique, but the story plays. A lower ranking vampire movie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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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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Michael Oblowitz

Director

Adrian Paul

Aaron Gray

Bokeem Woodbine

Steve Grant

Bai Ling

Lucy Westerna

Christos N. Gage

Writer

Ruth Fletcher

Writer

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Rated: 3/5

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Rated: 2/5

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Rated: 2.5/5

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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
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
Sound Mix: Stereo, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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