Uncannuary - Blade (1998)

Uncannuary - Blade (1998)

From Death Don't Do Fiction by The AIPT Movies podcast

January 19, 2026 · 1h 11m · Episode 116

About this episode

The episode discusses the 1998 film Blade, exploring its impact on the superhero genre and its memorable elements.

Welcome to another episode of Death Don’t Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! It’s January, so that means it’s time for our “Uncannuary” series! Where we cover movies that feature superheroes or vigilantes, either adapted from comics or created specifically for the big screen! In this week’s episode, Alex, Tim, and returning guest Matt Naughton discuss the 1998 action-horror hybrid that kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Blade! The iconic Blood Rave! Intense late 90s vibes, including an influential and memorable techno soundtrack! Hong Kong-style action! Dramatic sunglass catching! Abundant black trench coats! Questionable blood tasting! Whimsical vampire souls! A sunrise execution! A melting body! Flirtatious sunscreen application! Vampire profiling! Good but somewhat-dated special effects! A surprisingly committed DJ! Dangerous autonomous trains! Late 90s computer graphics! reckless refueling! Solid horror moments, including a jump scare that saves someone from an awkward conversation! One of the only movies directed by Stephen Norrington before his early retirement! A cast that includes a bullied Donal…

People in this episode

Hosts: Alex, Tim

Guest: Matt Naughton

Topics covered

  • action-horror
  • superheroes
  • Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • 90s cinema
  • vampires
  • film reviews

Keywords

  • Blade
  • Wesley Snipes
  • vampires
  • action-horror
  • 90s film
  • Marvel
  • techno soundtrack
  • Stephen Norrington

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Blade

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