Blade

1998
18
2h

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7.1/10

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A half-vampire, half-mortal man becomes a protector of the mortal race, while slaying evil vampires.A half-vampire, half-mortal man becomes a protector of the mortal race, while slaying evil vampires.A half-vampire, half-mortal man becomes a protector of the mortal race, while slaying evil vampires.

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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

311K

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POPULARITY

1,002

290

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Awards
- 5 wins & 11 nominations

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Trivia
When David S. Goyer first pitched the idea of doing a Blade movie, the executives of New Line felt there were only three actors who could possibly do the role: Wesley Snipes, Denzel Washington and Laurence Fishburne, but in Goyer's mind, Snipes was always the perfect choice for the character of Blade.

Goofs
(at around 1h 35 mins) There are twelve pure-bloods needed to complete the ritual, but Mercury seemingly kills one of them before the ritual starts. However, careful viewing of their entry to the temple floor shows there to be thirteen pure-bloods in the group. Evidently they brought a spare.

Quotes
Blade: Some motherfuckers are always trying to ice-skate uphill.

Crazy credits
The opening and closing New Line Cinema logos are in red.

Alternate versions
The TNT/TBS cable TV version cut the graphic violence and gory explosions and made usual adjustments to language but sometimes would omit the Moscow ending and end right after Blade and Karen say goodbye.

Connections
Edited into The Blood Tide (1998)

Soundtracks
Confusion (Pump Panel Recon Mix)
Written by Stephen Morris, Peter Hook, Bernard Sumner, Gillian Gilbert and Arthur Baker
Performed by New Order
Courtesy of London Records 90 Limited
By Arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Music

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8/10

A true blood, Vampire classic.

A superior vampire action movie, featuring a very impressive Wesley Snipes. The martial arts (stunts) are amazing and so are the groundbreaking visual effects. The musical score is magnificent and really drives the whole experience through a roller-coaster ride, of over-the-top blood-letting. Excellent supporting performance from Kris Kristofferson, in the part of his side-kick whistler. 'Blade' is not just any movie that is made and then goes away. Subsequently the whole look and feel of this picture, has been highly influential in the Horror/Sci-fi genre.