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Vampire Hunter D (2001): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Vampire Hunter D is a 2001 action thriller directed by Jack Fletcher and Tai Kit Mak. It is partly based on Vampire Hunter D Omnibus: Book One by Hideyuki Kikuchi and Kevin Leahy. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $152,239 worldwide. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
worldwide gross
$152.2K
Metascore
62
Vampire Hunter D (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Vampire Hunter D About?

The premise of Vampire Hunter D without spoilers, adapted from Vampire Hunter D Omnibus: Book One by Hideyuki Kikuchi and Kevin Leahy. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by vampires, a solitary vampire hunter wages a desperate war against the remnants of their once-powerful reign. He journeys through a desolate landscape, confronting both monstrous creatures and the humans who have made pacts with them. The hunter's actions threaten to shatter the uneasy balance and determine the fate of what remains of humanity.

Vampire Hunter D Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • male dhampir
  • male human vampire hybrid
  • human vampire hybrid
  • bladed weapon
  • based on comic book
  • cloak
  • hat
  • lifting a female into the air
  • lifting someone into the air
  • psychotronic film
  • anime animation
  • mature animation
+38 more
  • for grown ups animation
  • long haired male
  • forbidden romance
  • rain
  • horseback riding
  • vampire horror
  • 2d animation
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • old man
  • ring
  • interspecies relationship
  • one person army action
  • quest adventure
  • f word
  • traditional animation
  • family relationships
  • young
  • seinen anime animation
  • based on light novel
  • vampire
  • bounty hunter
  • fight
  • future
  • demon
  • race against time
  • rival
  • half breed
  • monster
  • huntress
  • white light
  • character says i love you
  • homeless man
  • interrogation
  • man kills a woman
  • vision
  • fortress
  • spacecraft
  • spaceship
Crew

The Director of Vampire Hunter D

Directed by Jack Fletcher, Tai Kit Mak and Yoshiaki Kawajiri.

Ratings

Vampire Hunter D Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Vampire Hunter D 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

Plot

Vampire Hunter D Plot Summary

What happens in Vampire Hunter D from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The narrative unfolds 12,000 years into the future, in a world shaped by a devastating nuclear war, where vampires have risen from the ruins of civilization, emerging as the ruling class known as Nobles. These creatures employ their unique magical technology and a grotesque army of inhuman beings to dominate the remnants of humanity. However, as time passes, the allure of decadence leads the Nobles to their decline, ultimately granting humanity an opportunity to reclaim their freedom.

Full summary

The whole story of Vampire Hunter D, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Vampire Hunter D Box Office

Vampire Hunter D grossed $152,239 worldwide.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$152.2K

US & Canada
$151.1K
Videos

Vampire Hunter D Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust Trailer HD
  • Trailer Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust - Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Vampire Hunter D?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the name of the young maiden who is kidnapped by Noble Meier Link?

Details

Vampire Hunter D Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Banpaia Hantā Dī: Buraddorasuto” and “Охотник на вампиров Ди Жажда крови”.

Also known as
  • Banpaia Hantā Dī: Buraddorasuto
  • Охотник на вампиров Ди Жажда крови
  • Ди: Жажда крови
  • D, a vámpírvadász - Vérszomj
  • Vampire Hunter D - Bloodlust
  • 뱀파이어 헌터 D 블러드러스트
  • バンパイアハンターD
  • Vampire Hunter D: Żądza krwi
  • D: Жажда крови
  • 吸血鬼猎人D:妖杀行
  • D a vámpírvadász - Vérszomj
  • די צייד הערפדים - תאווה לדם
+7 more
  • 뱀파이어 헌터 D: 블러드러스트
  • Vampir Avcısı D 2
  • 吸血鬼獵人D:妖殺行
  • دی شکارچی خون آشام: خون‌خواهی
  • Мисливець на вампірів Ді: Жага крові
  • Vampire Hunter D: Sete de sânge
  • 吸血鬼獵人 D:妖殺行

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FAQ

Vampire Hunter D FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Vampire Hunter D, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Vampire Hunter D?

Vampire Hunter D runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Vampire Hunter D released?

Vampire Hunter D was released on September 21, 2001.

Who directed Vampire Hunter D?

Vampire Hunter D was directed by Jack Fletcher, Tai Kit Mak and Yoshiaki Kawajiri.

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How much did Vampire Hunter D make at the box office?

Vampire Hunter D grossed $152,239 worldwide.

How is Vampire Hunter D rated?

Vampire Hunter D has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 62 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.

Is Vampire Hunter D based on a book?

Yes. Vampire Hunter D is partly adapted from Vampire Hunter D Omnibus: Book One by Hideyuki Kikuchi, Kevin Leahy and Yoshitaka Amano.

Does Vampire Hunter D have a post-credit scene?

No. Vampire Hunter D has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Vampire Hunter D in?

The original language of Vampire Hunter D is Japanese.

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