Blade II
A stylish, blood-soaked thrill ride with gothic atmosphere, martial-arts action, and a surprisingly emotional core.
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Van Helsing
A loud, gothic monster mash that throws vampires, werewolves and mad science at you in a rush of campy spectacle and forgettable fun.
About 2004 film directed by Stephen Sommers
Genres fantasy, action, horror, swashbuckler, adventure, mystery, vampire, thriller, werewolf, crossover fiction
Directed by Stephen Sommers
Written by Stephen Sommers
Starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Robbie Coltrane, David Wenham, Martin Klebba, Elena Anaya, Richard Roxburgh, Josie Maran
Music Alan Silvestri
Runtime 131 min
Country United States, Czech Republic
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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