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The story of a semi-human African-American superhero who battles evil, bloodsucking vampires. Blade is half vampire but has devoted his life to killing vampires, with the help of Whistler, a human vampire hunter. His nemesis is Frost, a vampire who aims to take over the world, enslaving humanity. With the help of haemotologist Karen, Blade battles Frost and the evil Blood God.
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| Also Known As: |
Blade the Vampire Hunter
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Logline: |
Half human, half vampire on the quest to avenge his mother's murder. |
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| Genres: |
Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Suspense/Horror, Thriller and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. |
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| Release Date: |
August 21, 1998 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong, pervasive vampire violence and gore, language, and brief sexuality. |
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| Distributors: |
New Line Cinema
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| Production Co.: |
Amen Ra Films, Marvel Studios, Imaginary Forces
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| Studios: |
New Line Cinema
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$70,001,065 |
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| Filming Locations: |
Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Produced in: |
United States |
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