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Blade
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Stephen Norrington. With Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The Daywalker known as "Blade" - a half-vampire, half-mortal man - becomes the protector of humanity against an underground army of vampires.
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6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe Daywalker known as "Blade" - a half-vampire, half-mortal man - becomes the protector of humanity against an underground army of vampires.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Blade.
MoviHero lists August 21, 1998 as the release date for Blade. Stephen Norrington is the listed director. The listed cast includes Wesley Snipes as Blade, Stephen Dorff as Deacon Frost, Kris Kristofferson as Whistler, N'Bushe Wright as Karen. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 21, 1998
GenresAction · Horror
Runtime2h 1m
DirectorStephen Norrington
CastWesley Snipes as Blade, Stephen Dorff as Deacon Frost, Kris Kristofferson as Whistler, N'Bushe Wright as Karen
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Blade right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Blade runs 2h 1m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 7,086 votes. Updated Nov 10, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary7/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Blade
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Viewer reaction
“The Daywalker. Half human and half vampire, Blade's function in life is to rid the world of vampires, he is driven forward by the notion…”
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“Blade is tons of fun, particularly when viewed through the nostalgic lens of 90s action cinema.”
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“Some good fight scenes and like Snipes in the role (reminded me of a time when he was trying) and Stephen Dorff was an okay…”
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“First released in 1998, Blade brought commercial success back to Super Hero films, after the woeful distribution of films like Batman & Robin and Steel…”
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“When this came out I thought it was the best vampire movie ever.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Say what you want, but I promise you, you will be dead by dawn.”
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