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Movie Info

Release Date: August 21, 1998
Runtime: 121 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Action Horror
Budget: $45,000,000
Revenue: $131,183,530
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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59%
Tomatometer
47
47/100
Metacritic
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6.8/10
TMDB
6,597 votes
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7.1/10
IMDb
329,052 votes
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Blade

1998

"Half-human, whole hunter, fear the darkness."

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Action Horror 121 min 7.1/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $45,000,000
Revenue: $131,183,530
Profit $86,183,530
ROI +191.5% (2.9x)

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Blade is a film franchise based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, starring Wesley Snipes as Blade, the half-human/half-vampire who is possessed with the same powers as his bloodsucking brethren, but without the weaknesses that can destroy them. Acting as a modern day Van Helsing, Blade sets out to foil plans by a legion of the undead to wipe out mankind.

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Blade

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  • The film was shot primarily in Los Angeles, with some key scenes filmed in the historic Bradbury Building, which added a gothic atmosphere to the vampire underworld.

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  • Wesley Snipes, who plays Blade, was heavily involved in the film's production and insisted on performing many of his own stunts to portray a more authentic action hero.

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  • There is a subtle reference to the Marvel Comics universe in the form of a newspaper clipping seen during the film, which showcases the interconnectedness of comic book lore.

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  • In one scene, a character's sunglasses are seen switching between different frames during a single conversation, indicating a continuity error.

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  • The film is part of a loose trilogy that includes 'Blade II' and 'Blade: Trinity', with all films featuring Wesley Snipes in the titular role.

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  • The use of practical effects for the vampire transformations, instead of relying solely on CGI, provided a more tangible and visceral experience for the audience.

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  • The movie's soundtrack featured a mix of hip-hop and electronic music, which was significant in shaping the film's edgy and modern aesthetic, appealing to the late 1990s youth culture.

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