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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Derek Elley Variety May 29, 2008

The movie has a visual poetry that's refreshing.

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Gerry Shamray Your Movies (cleveland.com) Oct 24, 2003 4/5

Surprisingly entertaining and very clever.

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Dan Fazio Citysearch Sep 16, 2003 5/10

A stylish bit of modern anime despite a finale that muddles its momentum.

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Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope Feb 13, 2003 A

One of the finest examples of Japanese animation I've seen.

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James O'Ehley Sci-Fi Movie Page Apr 18, 2002

If you're interested in exploring anime for the first time, then Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is a good place to start as any other.

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Jeff Vice Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Dec 21, 2001

An uneasy blending of sci-fi elements, gothic horror, spaghetti westerns and Beauty and the Beast romance.

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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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Desson Thomson Washington Post Dec 14, 2001 3.5/5

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

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Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer Dec 6, 2001

Brooding, violent, and steeped in its own lore, the film is a genre pastiche that's fun to watch.

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Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Dec 2, 2001 3/5

Gory and gorgeous bliss.

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Kim Morgan Oregonian Nov 30, 2001

Though the action can be static, this film is fun, even challenging.

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Mark Rahner Seattle Times Nov 30, 2001

For a vampire movie with such an exciting concept, Bloodlust is low on tension and chills.

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David Elliott San Diego Union-Tribune Nov 30, 2001

It seems written by old hipsters with a bug-eye to the teen export market.

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Walter Chaw Film Freak Central Nov 7, 2001 3.5/4

A sober action film as viscerally surprising as it is surprisingly affecting.

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Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Nov 3, 2001 B

May not offer much to think about, but it does provide a feast for the eye, even if it's a meal that's mostly bright red.

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Gary Dowell Dallas Morning News Nov 1, 2001

A mind-blowing amalgamation of unusual elements and ambitious design, its parts are greater than the whole. But oh, what interesting parts they are.

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