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Vampire Hunter D's gothic charms may be lost on those unfamiliar with the anime series that spawned it, but the crisp action and nightmarish style will satiate horror aficionados' bloodlust. Read critic reviews

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Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust Photos

Kyle Markus, master of modified blades and a member of a team of bounty hunters known as the Markus Brothers.

This is Left Hand, D's parasitic companion.

Mashira is a Barbarois werewolf answering the call of duty.

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Movie Info

In a dark and distant future, when the undead have arisen from apocalyptic ashes, an original story unfolds. Ten thousand years in the future, vampires rule the night. They once ruled outright but their numbers are in decline. Vampire hunters now threaten the vampires with extinction.

Rating:

R (Gore|Violence)
Genre:

horror, animation
Original Language:

Japanese
Director:

Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Producer:

Masao Maruyama, Mataichirô Yamamoto
Writer:

Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Release Date (Theaters):

Sep 28, 2001 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Feb 12, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA):

$25.5K
Runtime:

1h 43m
Production Co:

Vampire Hunter D Prod. Committee, BMG Funhouse, Softcapital, Goodhill Vision
Sound Mix:

Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo

Cast & Crew

Andrew Philpot
D
Voice

John Rafter Lee
Meier Link
Voice

Pamela Segall
Leila
Voice

Wendee Lee
Charlotte
Voice

Michael McShane
Left Hand
Voice

Julia Fletcher
Carmila
Voice

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Critic Reviews for Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

All Critics (32) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (23) | Rotten (9)

The movie has a visual poetry that's refreshing.

May 29, 2008 | Full Review…

Derek Elley
Variety
Vampire Hunter D, you might say, is the best sci-fi vampire western to come along in ages. Not that many others come to mind.

December 14, 2001

Jay Boyar
Orlando Sentinel
Bloodlust is both an animation landmark and a beautifully realized film.

December 14, 2001

Tasha Robinson
Orlando Weekly
If you appreciate fine animation and edgy material, this blood's for you.

December 14, 2001 | Rating: 3.5/5

Desson Thomson
Washington Post
Brooding, violent, and steeped in its own lore, the film is a genre pastiche that's fun to watch.

December 6, 2001

Steven Rea
Philadelphia Inquirer
Gory and gorgeous bliss.

December 2, 2001 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
One of my favorite characters is given justice with two great movies that just make him one of the most appealing characters in Anime...

April 24, 2010 | Full Review…

Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed
Surprisingly entertaining and very clever.

October 24, 2003 | Rating: 4/5

Gerry Shamray
Your Movies (cleveland.com)
A stylish bit of modern anime despite a finale that muddles its momentum.

September 16, 2003 | Rating: 5/10 | Full Review…

Dan Fazio
Citysearch
One of the finest examples of Japanese animation I've seen.

February 13, 2003 | Rating: A | Full Review…

Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope
If you're interested in exploring anime for the first time, then Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is a good place to start as any other.

April 18, 2002 | Full Review…

James O'Ehley
Sci-Fi Movie Page
An uneasy blending of sci-fi elements, gothic horror, spaghetti westerns and Beauty and the Beast romance.

December 21, 2001

Jeff Vice
Deseret News (Salt Lake City)

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Audience Reviews for Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

Jan 12, 2008

An adventure/action/drama ride done right. You really don't need to know anything about the novels to get into the film. Yoshiaki Kawajiri deserves way more credit as being a mere "cheap thrill" director. The guy knows how to create cinematic moments.

Tsubaki S Super Reviewer
Jan 02, 2008

A beautiful horror romance, if a bit uneven at times, that tops it's predecessor in every way... Full review coming soon...

Duncan R Super Reviewer
Nov 02, 2007

Quality vampire film! Highly recommended.

Marcus W Super Reviewer
Aug 12, 2007

Based on a series of fantasy novels by Hideyuki Kikuchi, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is a bloody anime adventure. Set in the distant future, the story focuses on D (voice by Andrew Philpot), the son of a vampire and a mortal.

Alexander C Super Reviewer