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Blade

Play trailer 2:06 Poster for Blade R 1998 2h 0m Horror Action Fantasy Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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59% Tomatometer 113 Reviews 78% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced vampires he is going after are in search of his special blood type needed to summon an evil god who plays a key role in their plan to execute the human race.
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Critics Consensus

Though some may find the plot a bit lacking, Blade's action is fierce, plentiful, and appropriately stylish for a comic book adaptation.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian 10/27/2021
4/5
Blade is an entertainingly macabre and excitingly staged action horror, with a propulsive energy... Go to Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com 10/19/2020
B+
Not only is this an important movie for comic book films in general -- it's just a f---ing blast! Go to Full Review Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post 04/02/2019
Blade's stomach-turning special effects, bone-crunching martial arts and cynical humor will more than satisfy any action-film addict's need for a fix of eye-popping escapist adrenaline. Go to Full Review Sharai Bohannon A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast 06/17/2025
4/5
The MCU owes Wesley Snipes (and horror) a huge thank you because this movie is the reason they got as far as they did. The erasure is wild because it is also one of the coolest superhero movies ever made. Go to Full Review Jeremy Jahns JeremyJahns.com 10/14/2024
It's a movie where the entire cast just seems to understand the assignment. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net 07/23/2024
the script is frankly quite dull with cheesy special effects and action that is hard to get invested in. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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First name L @ZaynGrayy Jun 12 Amazing quality and characters. Cgi went to hell on the ritual scene but still good for it's year. See more Muhammed U @RT91286855 Jun 2 If you're posting on IMDb, a more natural user-style review would look like this: **8/10** I finally got around to watching Blade, and it was a lot of fun. Wesley Snipes was born to play this role. He brings so much confidence and energy to the character that it's impossible not to enjoy watching him. The action scenes are fast, brutal, and still hold up surprisingly well today. The story isn't overly complicated, but it keeps things moving and delivers plenty of entertainment. The dark atmosphere and vampire lore give the movie its own unique identity. It's not perfect, but it's a classic action film that deserves its reputation and remains one of the coolest comic book movies ever made. See more Jedi S @RT74761844 May 25 Love this movie! Wesley Snipes does this character justice. Practical effects, acting, choreography are all on point! Wish they still made movies like this. See more Chuck H. @GodzillaDestroysTheMovies May 23 Might have the greatest 10 minute introduction into a movie and character of all time. After an intro like that, Blade does a great job at keeping up the pace from there. Never a dull moment and Wesley Snipes was born to play this role. Period. See more sheyla B. @seylaley May 4 esta buena, pero siento que pudo ser mejor See more Jon R. @JuantheBaptist Apr 27 Holds up well, fun movie See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Norrington

Director

Wesley Snipes

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Stephen Dorff

Deacon Frost

Kris Kristofferson

Abraham Whistler

N'Bushe Wright

Dr. Karen Jenson

Donal Logue

Quinn

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Blade (1998) Nobody touches Blade's sword without paying the price. Donal Logue as Quinn. The gelatinous information source known as Pearl (Eric Edwards - II). Vampires dance in a shower of blood. N'Bushe Wright as Dr. Karen Jenson. N'Bushe Wright as Dr. Karen Jenson. Arly Jover as Mercury. The gelatinous information source known as Pearl (Eric Edwards - II). Wesley Snipes as Blade setting fire to Quinn. View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced vampires he is going after are in search of his special blood type needed to summon an evil god who plays a key role in their plan to execute the human race.
Director
Stephen Norrington
Producer
Robert Engelman, Peter Frankfurt, Wesley Snipes
Screenwriter
David S. Goyer
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Imaginary Forces, Amen Ra Films
Rating
R (Gore|Brief Sexuality|Language|Strong Violence)
Genre
Horror, Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 21, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 11, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$70.0M
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)