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Overview

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Director:
Stephen Norrington
Writer (WGA):
David S. Goyer (written by)
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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:
Exhilarating and Exciting Action/Thriller Masterpiece! more (530 total)

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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.
Runtime:
120 min | Germany:110 min (cut version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Russian
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Filming Locations:
London, England, UK more
Company:
Amen Ra Films more

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Trivia:
In the ending as it was originally planned, Frost turned into La Magra and became a large swirling mass of blood instead of keeping his form. This was scrapped because they couldn't get the special effects to look right. It can be seen as a special feature on the DVD. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Blade removes Quinn's left arm but it reappears for one shot shortly after the security guards shoot Blade and Quinn runs into a room. more
Quotes:
Blade: Remember what we told you. You keep your eyes open. They're everywhere. more
Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "The Venture Bros.: Fallen Arches (#2.8)" (2006) more
Soundtrack:
Chin Chin more

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37 out of 54 people found the following comment useful.
Exhilarating and Exciting Action/Thriller Masterpiece!, 2 December 1999
9/10
Author: Chris Dennis (dennizman) from Bristol, England

Blade is a fantastic action/thriller that keeps you captured for the whole duration and Wesley Snipes delivers what I would say to be his best performance yet.

This film has everything that you would ask for in an action/thriller, it has plenty of blood, guts and gore, a twisted, disturbed bad buy, moments of humour but most importantly a very good story line with plenty of twists.

Their is constant action throughout the film with breathtaking stunts and effects, Wesley Snipes fighting movement is fantastic.

This film is in my opinion a must see, Wesley Snipes cool, solid appearance makes this film and I can't wait for the sequel 'BLADE 2' being released next year.

My IMDB Rating - 9 out of 10

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