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Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   57,049 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
NewsDesk:
(185 articles)
"Blade" Prequel Trilogy In The Works
 (From OhMyGore. 12 July 2009, 5:09 AM, PDT)

Fangoria Week in Review 7/12/2009
 (From Fangoria. 11 July 2009, 10:00 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
The way a comic book flick should be made more

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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
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Filming Locations:
London, England, UK more
Company:
Amen Ra Films more

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Trivia:
The first cut of the film had a disastrous test screening with audiences, and heavy edits and re-shoots were implemented which delayed the release date more than half a year. The most significant change was the addition of the final sword fight between Blade and Deacon Frost, which did not exist in the original version of the movie. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the subway, Karen falls into the gap between the subway train and the walkway; the gap is wide enough for her to stand up and give Blade his sword. In all other shots, the gap between the train and the walkway is clearly three or four inches at most. more
Quotes:
Blade: [Jumps from the top floor of the Temple of Eternal Night, and shouts] FFFRRROOOOOOSSST!
Deacon Frost: Kill him.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in 101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (2004) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Dig This Vibe more

FAQ

A Note Regarding Spoilers
What is the song playing in the bar while Japanese school girls sing?
Is "Blade" based on a book?
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38 out of 44 people found the following comment useful:-
The way a comic book flick should be made, 20 April 2003
9/10
Author: customX13

I didn't see this movie until it appeared on television because I was doubtful about comic flicks. Ever since the "Batman" series, "Spawn," "Judge Dredd," and many other pitiful p.g.-13 bombs, I dodged everything at all cost. I would question in my mind, "why can't someone make a movie that is rated R and stays true to the story, how difficult is that?" And finally my prayers have been answered with Blade. This movie pops right out of the pages onto the screen with sheer violence, blood, martial arts, weapons, fire, the good against evil, etc. Yeah sure a lot of action flicks contain all these goodies, and most of them have bombed. But not Blade, the movie was filmed just right, not going overboard, delivering a good length and never a dull moment. Blade II is cool, but not as cool as the first. Blade is indeed one of the best real comic flicks I've seen in a long time.

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