Blade II (2002)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.0

Overview

A rare mutation has occurred within the vampire community. The Reaper. A vampire so consumed with an insatiable bloodlust that they prey on vampires as well as humans, transforming victims who are unlucky enough to survi...

Starring Cast

Wesley Snipes • Kris Kristofferson • Ron Perlman

Where to watch

Fandango

Spectrum

Prime Video

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Wesley Snipes • Kris Kristofferson • Ron Perlman

Where to watch

Fandango

Spectrum

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film's central conflict revolves around a classic monster-hunting narrative focused on survival against an apocalyptic threat, which inherently lacks strong political valence. Its solution emphasizes pragmatic alliances and decisive individual action rather than promoting specific ideological reforms.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The film features a diverse ensemble cast, including a Black lead character whose casting aligns with his comic book origins, rather than being an explicit race swap. The narrative primarily focuses on a supernatural conflict, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.

Secondary

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The film features Nyssa Damaskinos, a vampire, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male-coded Reaper creatures using a sword. She demonstrates skill and strength in these encounters.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'Blade II' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on action and horror elements without incorporating queer identities or storylines, resulting in no direct portrayal.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Blade II features established characters like Blade and Whistler, who retain their canonical male genders. All other significant characters introduced in the film are original creations for this installment, not pre-existing characters whose gender was altered from source material. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Blade II features characters consistent with their established races from prior canon, such as Blade and Whistler. New characters introduced in this film do not contradict any pre-existing racial depictions from source material.