Blade II
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Actors: Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman
PlotIn the sequel to its groundbreaking predecessor, the narrative continues with the titular character, a half-human, half-vampire hybrid, dedicating his life to eradicating earth of the vampire threat using his superior strength, agility, and a vast arsenal of weapons specifically designed to dispatch vampires. This time around, a new, even more dangerous enemy emerges— a mutant breed of vampires known as the Reapers, who pose a threat to both humans and vampires. The Reapers are led by a powerful and cunning vampire, and their infection spreads quickly, creating an army of unstoppable predators that feed on vampires as well as humans.
Faced with this unprecedented threat, the protagonist must forge an uneasy alliance with his mortal enemies, the vampire council, in order to combat the common foe. Together, they form a special elite team consisting of both humans and vampires, including an enigmatic and skilled weapon expert, the leader’s daughter, and a brutish vampire enforcer. As they delve into the dark underbelly of their world to hunt down the source of the Reaper epidemic, they encounter myriad challenges, including treachery within their ranks and the daunting realization of the true nature of their enemy. This uneasy coalition must navigate a fragile line of trust and deception to stop the Reapers before they can decimate both the vampire and human populations.
Writers: Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan, David S. Goyer
Release Date: 22 Mar 2002
Runtime: 117 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Germany
Language: English, Romanian, Czech
Home Video Reviews
Blade II outshines original with better action, scares, and strong Blu-ray release.
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