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Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

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Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust reviews
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9.5 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 15 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?

Based on 17 votes
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Movie Info

Genre(s): Horror

Written by: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Hideyuki Kikuchi

Directed by: Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Release Date:
Theatrical: September 21, 2001
DVD: February 12, 2002

Running Time: 111 minutes, Color

Origin: Japan / Hong Kong

Summary

RATING: R for violence/gore

Starring John Di Maggio

Anime horror film follows the exploits of a half-human, half-vampire in a distant future.

What The Critics Said

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80

LA Weekly David Chute

Kawajiri's doom-laden action epic is a heady brew indeed.

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80

Chicago Reader Lisa Alspector

Dark fantasy triumphs in this gorgeously animated surrealist adventure.

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75

New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman

Beautiful, witty and provocative, this is one genre film that ought to appeal to fans and non-fans alike.

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75

San Francisco Chronicle Edward Guthmann

The animation is rich and densely detailed, the characters well defined.

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75

Philadelphia Inquirer Steven Rea

A genre pastiche that's fun to watch, although it's also frustrating.

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70

Washington Post Desson Thomson

If you appreciate fine animation and edgy material, this blood's for you.

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67

Austin Chronicle Marc Savlov

As usual with anime features, just because it's animated doesn't mean it's for kids; heads roll and blood spurts, so know that going in, mom and dad. For the older crowd, though, it's gory and gorgeous bliss.

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67

Portland Oregonian Kim Morgan

Exciting, gory, funny and, like much of anime, a bit cheesy.

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63

Boston Globe Loren King

Confusing storytelling and bad dialogue.

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60

The New York Times Dave Kehr

Handsome, well-executed film that nonetheless feels a bit long at 111 minutes. Those who are already anime fans will certainly find it stimulating; but this may not be the one to convert the uninitiated.

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60

New Times (L.A.) Luke Y. Thompson

Doesn't quite scale the heights it could and should, often because of its inappropriate humor, which could be blamed on cultural mistranslation.

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50

New York Post V.A. Musetto

The film looks nifty, but the flat and unemotional English-language dialogue lessens its impact.

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50

Baltimore Sun Chris Kaltenbach

Fans of anime probably will find Vampire Hunter D plenty thrilling. Non-fans, or those not familiar with the genre, will enjoy the film's gothic atmosphere, but may wonder what all the fuss is about.

50

TV Guide Maitland McDonagh

It's a must-see for horror buffs and anime fans; and while it lacks the haunting thematic underpinnings of "Blood The Last Vampire," -- it's a more satisfying movie-going experience.

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50

Los Angeles Times Charles Solomon

A baroque, bloody fantasy-adventure that stubbornly remains less than the sum of its parts.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 17 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Alexis M. gave it a 10:
This movie should be in the dictionary as a description for the word "BEST" because it is absolutely mindblowingly undescribably the best movie EVER made. Cult status easily achieved. Simply brilliant.

Sean G. gave it a 10:
The art was beautiful, the story was well written, and the characters were very enjoyable to watch. A must for fans and non fans. One of my favorite movies.

Brk S. gave it a 10:
Fantastic anime.

Marc W. gave it a 10:
Simply amazing. The First VHD was excellent despite of its story line was hard to follow the first time through. But Bloodlust has a great and easy to follow story, not to mention the wonderfully drawn characters.

Phatty M. gave it a 9:
I am a big fan of the first VHD movie. However, it didn't make much sense. This one, however, appealed to everyone I know, even the "Anti-Anime" people around here.

Blair B. gave it a 10:
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is the "Lord Of The Rings" of Japanese animation.

Adam B. gave it a 10:
This movie is awesome, the highly detailed animation, the sophistication of the story and the surprises! It's great.

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