With the help of Dr. Karen Jenson, he battles to prevent Frost from unleashing chaos.
They dontjustsuck the blood of their victims or drink wine glasses full of it.
They bathe in it, dance in it.
Image via New Line Cinema
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have epic source material to work with.
The clubs frantic hedonism turns into unbridled defensive fear.
Norrington chooses to display the vampires reactionsbeforerevealing Blade.
Blade, a half-human, half-vampire “daywalker,” dedicates his life to hunting vampires. Discovering a plot by the ambitious vampire Deacon Frost to awaken the blood god La Magra, Blade must confront his past and face Frost in a deadly battle. With the help of Dr. Karen Jenson, he battles to prevent Frost from unleashing chaos.
Its a simple choice but undeniably intelligent filmmaking.
The shift in tone is palpable through the droning score riding below images of the crowd baring their fangs.
This mysterious figure isknownto the bloodthirsty clubbers, and their physical response articulates that shift.
He is not here as a friend.
Blade isnt fully revealed in the frame until the vampires back up in a silent panic.
Smart direction and a deep understanding of the craft make these iconic characters pop.
Images via New Line Cinema
No body, no evidence.
Its truly a masterclass in visual storytelling and subtle world-building.
There are a multitude of lessons to be learned inBlades spectacular opening scene.
Images via New Line Cinema
Bladeis available to rent on Prime Video
Rent on Prime Video
