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Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust2001

Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2001)

TOMATOMETER

72%
62%

AUDIENCE SCORE

86%

Critic Consensus: No consensus yet.

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Movie Info

Long a favorite with Japanimation aficionados, Vampire Hunter D is based on the third of Hideyuki Kikuchi's novels about a futuristic human-vampire hybrid warrior. In the year 12,090, vampires are the rulers of the night, something to which Vampire Hunter D is helping to put an end. After the daughter of a rich man is kidnapped by vampire Meier Link, Vampire Hunter D is hired for ten million dollars to find the girl and bring her back to safety.

Cast

Wendee Lee
Andrew Philpot
Pamela Adlon
Toshihiko Seki
Megumi Hayashibara
Hôchû Ôtsuka
John Rafter Lee
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Critic Reviews for Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

All Critics (32) | Top Critics (13)

The movie has a visual poetry that's refreshing.

May 29, 2008 | Full Review…
Top Critic

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
Top Critic

If you appreciate fine animation and edgy material, this blood's for you.

December 14, 2001 | Rating: 3.5/5
Top Critic

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

December 6, 2001
Top Critic

For a vampire movie with such an exciting concept, Bloodlust is low on tension and chills.

November 30, 2001 | Full Review…
Top Critic

A mind-blowing amalgamation of unusual elements and ambitious design, its parts are greater than the whole. But oh, what interesting parts they are.

November 1, 2001
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Audience Reviews for Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

Just as good as the original, but with more modern art. I do wish the English voice soundtrack was louder though, I nearly ran out of volume bars.

Kylie B
Kylie B

Super Reviewer

½

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 Sanjuro
Tsubaki Sanjuro

Super Reviewer

Easily one of the best anime movies ever made. Athough I'm not a big fan of vampire flicks, I loved the story, characters and animation. If you ever get the chance, see it!

Mike S
Mike S

Super Reviewer

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