Vampire Hunter D

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Vampire Hunter D

R,

2001,

1h 43m,

Horror/

Animation

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71%

34 Reviews

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86%

25,000+ Ratings

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71%

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34 Reviews

86%

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25,000+ Ratings

In a dark and distant future, when the undead have arisen from apocalyptic ashes, an original story unfolds. Ten thousand years in the future, vampires rule the night. They once ruled outright, but their numbers are in decline. Vampire hunters now threaten the vampires with extinction.

Critics Consensus

Vampire Hunter D's gothic charms may be lost on those unfamiliar with the anime series that spawned it, but the crisp action and nightmarish style will satiate horror aficionados' bloodlust.

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Derek Elley

Variety

May 29, 2008

The movie has a visual poetry that's refreshing.

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

Dec 14, 2001

Vampire Hunter D, you might say, is the best sci-fi vampire western to come along in ages. Not that many others come to mind.

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Tasha Robinson

Orlando Weekly

Dec 14, 2001

Bloodlust is both an animation landmark and a beautifully realized film.

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Morgan Shaunette

Willamette Week

May 8, 2026

Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is certain to slake your thirst for all things spooky, undead, and downright badass.

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Jae-Ha Kim

Jae-Ha Kim

Jul 28, 2023

2/4

With his waist-length black hair, dark somber eyes and skintight outfit, the star of "Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust" looks more like a beautiful, moody rock star than the half man/half vampire bounty hunter he is. Never mind that he's a cartoon character.

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

Apr 24, 2010

One of my favorite characters is given justice with two great movies that just make him one of the most appealing characters in Anime...

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Hagrid R

Feb 6, 2018

Title: Vampire Hunter D Story/Writing/Message/Plot: 4 Character/Acting: 5 Music/Sound: 5 Cinematography/Editing: 5 Age/Originality: 4 Total: 23/25

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Ron P

Aug 19, 2017

With beautiful animation from the famous Madhouse Studios, great characters and an excellent story with some truly epic action sequences, 'Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust' is a must-see for anyone into that old-school feel to anime with enough gore to satisfy even the blood-thirstiest of people.

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Abraham R

Jan 29, 2017

Superior à animação de 1985 em quase todos os aspectos. Infelizmente, repete o mesmo erro de jamais explicar as leis e particularidades do universo peculiar que busca retratar.

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Hagrid S

Aug 10, 2016

Some additional polish could've benefited in a couple of areas but in virtually every way, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust does anime movies justice.

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Synopsis

In a dark and distant future, when the undead have arisen from apocalyptic ashes, an original story unfolds. Ten thousand years in the future, vampires rule the night. They once ruled outright, but their numbers are in decline. Vampire hunters now threaten the vampires with extinction.

Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Producer: Masao Maruyama, Mataichirô Yamamoto
Screenwriter: Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Hideyuki Kikuchi
Production Co: Vampire Hunter D Prod. Committee, Softcapital, Goodhill Vision, BMG Funhouse
Rating: R (Gore|Violence)
Genre: Horror, Animation
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 28, 2001, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Feb 12, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.5K
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo

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