Blade (1998) The Daywalker’s First Hunt Intro & Short Plot In 1998, the world met Blade, the half-human, half-vampire warrior destined to protect humanity from the shadows. Armed with his katana and unyielding resolve, Blade battles the rising vampire underworld led by Deacon Frost. 🎬 Basic Info Director: Stephen Norrington Writer: David S. Goyer Release Date: August 21, 1998 Starring: Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson ⭐ Rating IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 78% 💡