Blade – “There are worse things out tonight then Vampires” Ep. 29

Part 4 of our Halloween themed event a review of Blade. Blade is a 1998 vampire superhero film, directed by Stephen Norrington and written by David S. Goyer loosely based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film stars Wesley Snipes in the title role with Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson and N'Bushe Wright in supporting roles. In the film, Blade is a vampire with human traits who protects humans from vampires.

• Opening thoughts on the film

1. Marvel’s First Success
2. First Black Hero

• Quick history on the comics / Marv Wolfman & Gene Colan
• Tomb of Dracula # 10
• Not a Daywalker
• Morbius
• The Blade we know in comics came after the movie.
• Midnight Sons/ Ghost Rider
• Spirts of Vengance
• The Film

1. Directed by Stephen Norrington

• British Director / League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
• Special effects / Aliens

1. The look of the film.
2. Vampire Films

• The Cast

1. Wesley Snipes – Blade – Eric Brooks
2. Stephen Dorff – Deacon Frost
3. Kris Kristofferson - Whistler
4. Traci Lords – Raquel
5. N'Bushe Wright - Karen
6. Donal Logue – Quinn
7. Sanaa Lathan – Vanessa – Blades Mom

• Critical Success
• Closing Thoughts