Blade (1998)

"Blade" (1998) is a superhero horror film directed by Stephen Norrington and written by David S. Goyer, starring Wesley Snipes in a career-defining role. Created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, Blade is part of Marvel Comics, first appearing in 1973. This movie was a symbolic release, as few black superhero films existed before 1998. Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright, Sanaa Lathan, Donal Logue, Udo Kier, and Arly Jover are additional cast members.

Director: Stephen Norrington
Writer: David S. Goyer

Starring Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright, Sanaa Lathan, Donal Logue, Udo Kier, Arly Jover, Traci Lords, Kevin Patrick Walls, Tim Guinee, Eric Edwards

Storyline
A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced vampires he is going after are searching for his particular blood type needed to summon an evil god who plays a crucial role in their plan to execute the human race.