In a world where vampires walk the earth, Blade has a goal. His goal is to rid the world of all vampire evil. When Blade witnesses a vampire bite Dr. Karen Jenson, he fights away the beast and takes Jenson back to his hideout. Here, alongside Abraham Whistler, Blade attempts to help heal Jenson. The vampire Quinn who was attacked by Blade, reports back to his master Deacon Frost, who is planning a huge surprise for the human population.
- Richard ThorntonJuly 22, 2025Best opening action scene to any action movie. Whole movie is a banger through and through. Cool hero vs cool villain. Holds up.
- BradenSeptember 29, 2026I’m a simple man. You give me 90s industrial tracks, leather trench coats, an over indulgence in martial arts and I’m gonna have a good time. From Wesley Snipes’ perfectly cheesy one-liners (some mf’ers really ARE always trying skate up hill, Daywalker.) to a suprisingly solid performance from the legend himself, Kris Kristofferson, there’s just so much to love here. So who do I have to talk to about getting invited to a BLOOD BATH rave in 2026? If you know a guy, let me know. Strong recommend!
- Timeless CinemaAugust 28, 2026A slick and highly stylized action thriller that’s solid from start to finish. It’s a film that truly takes you for a ride.
- DKMay 12, 2025The best and the only true Vampire movie that's not cringe and lame, Wesley Snipes was great in this. Loved it as a kid, and everytime I come back to it to watch it again I always enjoy it. Also has one of the best opening scenes of any movie, and for many of us was the gateway to the rave scene that we grew up with in 2000's.
- BLOCKBUSTERRRRAugust 12, 2026There's only been one Blade. There’s only ever gonna be one Blade
- tellumAugust 10, 2026Way batter than it had any right to be considering at the time Blade was a C tier Marvel character, so you’d think very little effort would be put into this movie but quite the opposite happened. Between the actors overachieving (especially Stephen and Donal), very stylized film making, and fun choreography, this turns out to be an exemplary action and superhero movie.
- Hughie JeanveauAugust 9, 2026Blade was so good for its time and still a good movie. A lot of action and some comedy. Love this movie.
- old_computerAugust 4, 2026The OG and ONLY Marvel movie worth your time!!!
- Risk The BardApril 22, 2025only blade can make woosh sound effects work as well as they do, I don't make the rules
- ርልዪረFebruary 17, 2025Blade came out in 1998 at the time comic book movies were going down the drain with the Batman movies, Spawn, and other properties not doing well with critics and audiences. Many did not realize Blade was a comic-book with no Marvel logo and Stan Lee's name appearing briefly at the opening credits. I would say that the films biggest strength is Wesley Snipes as Blade, he manages to be calm and reserve for the most part with some scenes showing more emotion when the film demands it. The rest of the cast which include Kris Kristofferson as Whistler, Stephen Dorff as Frost, and N'Bushe Wright ad Karen all do fine in their roles. I will say if your someone who lets say grew up with this film and your re-watching it, don't be surprised if the film hasn't aged with grace. That said i kinda liked the late 1990s style which gave the film its own identity, the only issue it at times the movie feels like a music video due to its use of fast forwarding and some editing. Stephen Norrington doesn't do a bad job as the director and its a shame that his career was ruined with that League of Extraordinary Gentlemen film, but he could of eased up on the odd directing choices i mentioned. Also some of the CGI is pretty bad by modern standards (but for the late 1990s it was passable). So in all i do enjoy Blade and in spite of its problems, it is my favorite of the trilogy mostly due to the last third. Not that the first 2/3 were bad, but the last third had some plot twists i didn't expect and some fun action scenes along with a death of a main character (granted its undone by the next film but it was still a good scene). So i recommend you give Blade a watch.
- Duncanmac76June 16, 2026Such a fun gritty Marvel movie. Dark and violent.
- CallumJune 9, 2026⭐⭐⭐½ – Blade – Leather coats, vampires, and a whole lot of attitude. Before superheroes completely took over the cinema, Blade was out there proving that comic-book movies could be stylish, violent, and unapologetically cool. Watching it now, it's impossible not to notice the similarities in aesthetic to films like The Matrix. The black leather, the gothic atmosphere, the industrial soundtrack, and the dark urban setting all capture that late-90s mood perfectly. Whether intentional or not, it feels very much of that era, and honestly that's part of its charm. Wesley Snipes is the film's greatest strength. He brings a physical presence and confidence to Blade that makes the character instantly believable. Even when the plot is doing fairly predictable things, Snipes is compelling enough to keep the film moving forward. The story itself isn't especially complicated. You can generally see where things are heading long before they arrive, and some of the pacing feels a little lumbering by modern standards. Yet the film never becomes boring because it's constantly leaning on style, action, and atmosphere to keep you engaged. There are also flashes of genuinely interesting cinematography and editing scattered throughout. Not every creative choice lands, but enough do that the film develops an identity beyond simply being another action movie with vampires. What I appreciate most is that Blade feels willing to embrace its own weirdness. It's not trying to be grounded realism or prestige cinema. It's a comic-book vampire action film, and it knows it. Perhaps it isn't quite the masterpiece some remember, but it's still an entertaining ride and an important stepping stone for the superhero genre that followed. 🩸 A dark red cocktail served under neon lights — stylish, a little excessive, and unmistakably a product of its time.
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Blade was released on August 21, 1998.
Blade was directed by Stephen Norrington.
Blade has a runtime of 2h.
Blade was produced by Robert Engelman, Peter Frankfurt, Wesley Snipes.
In a world where vampires walk the earth, Blade has a goal. His goal is to rid the world of all vampire evil. When Blade witnesses a vampire bite Dr. Karen Jenson, he fights away the beast and takes Jenson back to his hideout. Here, alongside Abraham Whistler, Blade attempts to help heal Jenson. The vampire Quinn who was attacked by Blade, reports back to his master Deacon Frost, who is planning a huge surprise for the human population.
The key characters in Blade are Blade (Wesley Snipes), Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff), Whistler (Kris Kristofferson).
Blade is rated R.
Blade is an Action, Horror, Science Fiction film.
Blade has an audience rating of 7.8 out of 10.
Blade had a budget of $45M.
Blade has made $131.2M at the box office.