Film
Blade
1998· R· 2h 1m· Action· Horror
“Against an army of Immortals, one warrior must draw first blood.”
In Wesley Snipes' titular role as Blade, a half-vampire, half-human protector of the human race, Stephen Norrington's film blends dark fantasy with slick action, forging a vampire hunter who wields both guns and swords against an underworld of nocturnal predators. The narrative, steeped in shadow and neon, casts Blade as a brooding avenger, navigating a society where vampires lurk, and humans tremble, in a world where daylight offers no sanctuary.
1998-08-21
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Key Crew
DirectorStephen Norrington
WriterDavid S. Goyer
ProducerPeter Frankfurt
Director of PhotographyTheo van de Sande
Original Music ComposerMark Isham
EditorPaul Rubell
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Details
Released1998-08-21
Runtime2h 1m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosNew Line Cinema · Amen Ra Films · Imaginary Forces
Budget$45M
Box office$131M
LanguagesRussian · English
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.8/10 · 6826 votes
Original languageen
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