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Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   59,307 votes
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Director:
Stephen Norrington
Writer (WGA):
David S. Goyer (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
21 August 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Horror | Thriller more
Tagline:
The power of an immortal. The soul of a human. The heart of a hero. more
Plot:
A half-vampire, half-mortal man becomes a protector of the mortal race, while slaying evil vampires. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
4 wins & 7 nominations more
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(267 articles)
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User Comments:
Dark, Dangerous & Pure Fun more (530 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Wesley Snipes ... Blade

Stephen Dorff ... Deacon Frost

Kris Kristofferson ... Abraham Whistler
N'Bushe Wright ... Dr. Karen Jenson

Donal Logue ... Quinn

Udo Kier ... Vampire Elder Dragonetti
Arly Jover ... Mercury

Traci Lords ... Racquel
Kevin Patrick Walls ... Officer Krieger

Tim Guinee ... Dr. Curtis Webb

Sanaa Lathan ... Vanessa Brooks

Eric Edwards ... Pearl
Donna Wong ... Nurse
Carmen Thomas ... Senior Resident
Shannon Lee ... Resident
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Blade, the Vampire Slayer (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong, pervasive vampire violence and gore, language, and brief sexuality.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
120 min | Germany:110 min (cut version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Russian
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS-Stereo
Certification:
Malaysia:18SG | Portugal:M/16 | Philippines:R-18 | Brazil:14 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Belgium:KNT | Canada:18A | Finland:K-18 | France:-12 | Germany:16 (cut) | Germany:18 | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:18 | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:R (certificate #35159) | Iceland:16 | Germany:BPjM Restricted
Filming Locations:
London, England, UK more
Company:
Amen Ra Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The Vampire Bible is referred to as "The Book of Erebus". Erebus is a god of darkness according to Greek mythology. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Before beginning the final fight, Blade jumps from the top of the temple. While jumping, his vest is undone. When he lands, his vest is completely done up. more
Quotes:
[last lines]
Blade: [in Moscow, speaking Russian] Catch you at a bad time... comrade?
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Movie Connections:
References Event Horizon (1997) more
Soundtrack:
Playing With Lightning more

FAQ

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User Comments

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23 out of 29 people found the following comment useful.
Dark, Dangerous & Pure Fun, 19 June 2003
8/10
Author: BradleyUK from London

If you like horror or action watch this film ASAP. If the opening scene doesn't get your adrenaline pumping then someone should check your pulse. Great Action, excellent casting and top one-liners. This is the only film I have seen in a cinema where the crowd applauded each chop, kick & punch thrown. Not perfection but who cares when films can be this much fun. Its a pure rush of dark comic book action. 9/10

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