Vampire Hunter D

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Vampire Hunter D

R

Released Sep 28, 2001

1h 43m

Horror

Animation

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In a dark and distant future, when the undead have arisen from apocalyptic ashes, an original story unfolds. Ten thousand years in the future, vampires rule the night. They once ruled outright but their numbers are in decline. Vampire hunters now threaten the vampires with extinction.

Critics Consensus

Vampire Hunter D's gothic charms may be lost on those unfamiliar with the anime series that spawned it, but the crisp action and nightmarish style will satiate horror aficionados' bloodlust.

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Derek Elley

Variety

The movie has a visual poetry that's refreshing.

May 29, 2008

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

Vampire Hunter D, you might say, is the best sci-fi vampire western to come along in ages. Not that many others come to mind.

Dec 14, 2001

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Tasha Robinson

Orlando Weekly

Bloodlust is both an animation landmark and a beautifully realized film.

Dec 14, 2001

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Jae-Ha Kim

Jae-Ha Kim

With his waist-length black hair, dark somber eyes and skintight outfit, the star of "Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust" looks more like a beautiful, moody rock star than the half man/half vampire bounty hunter he is. Never mind that he's a cartoon character.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 28, 2023

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

One of my favorite characters is given justice with two great movies that just make him one of the most appealing characters in Anime...

Apr 24, 2010

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Gerry Shamray

Your Movies (cleveland.com)

Surprisingly entertaining and very clever.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 24, 2003

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Eric G

One of the best animated action films of all time. Great story, characters, art and action.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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Joe S

One of the best anime ever!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/24

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Grant D

A very underrated anime. Peak goth/horror movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/11/23

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Valerii Ege D

This time, D talks a lot. Not cool like in the first. The second movie is not as good as the first, yet it has some fantastic scenes in it. No wonder I love Hellsing and Castlevania.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/24/23

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Pete H

Hands down one of the best anime movies that's been made! Such a great character.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Amir Z

Anime for non-Anime fans. Great action/adventure/horror movie...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/22

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Leila

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Synopsis

In a dark and distant future, when the undead have arisen from apocalyptic ashes, an original story unfolds. Ten thousand years in the future, vampires rule the night. They once ruled outright but their numbers are in decline. Vampire hunters now threaten the vampires with extinction.

Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Producer: Masao Maruyama, Mataichirô Yamamoto
Screenwriter: Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Hideyuki Kikuchi
Production Co: Vampire Hunter D Prod. Committee, BMG Funhouse, Softcapital, Goodhill Vision
Rating: R (Gore|Violence)
Genre: Horror, Animation
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 28, 2001, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Feb 12, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.5K
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo