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Blade: Trinity is a 2004 film, directed by David S. Goyer, who also wrote the screenplays to the first two Blade movies. It is the third film in the Blade trilogy, following on from Blade and Blade II
, and it is based on the Marvel Comics character Blade, played by Wesley Snipes. The title alludes to the trinity formed between Blade, Hannibal King, and Abigail Whistler in the movie.

It was originally expected that Guillermo del Toro, who directed Blade II, would direct. He passed on the project, however, to work on Hellboy
.

Plot

The vampires succeed in framing Blade for the killing of several humans (who were in fact familiars being used as bait). Blade, now in the public's eye and wanted by the FBI, has to join forces with the Nightstalkers, a human clan of vampire hunters. Blade, Hannibal King, and Abigail Whistler go after Danica Talos, who has succeeded in locating and resurrecting Drake, also known as Dracula, the first vampire and by far the most powerful. In order to stop him, Blade has to release a virus that will wipe out all vampires, but he has only one opportunity to do so.

Cast

Trivia

The international auxiliary language Esperanto features several times throughout the film, including on some street signs.
An issue of the Tomb of Dracula Marvel Comic makes a cameo appearance. This is the comic series that originally introduced Blade, Deacon Frost, and Hannibal King.
The character of Rachel van Helsing (from Tomb of Dracula) was originally supposed to be one of the Nightstalkers. When the producers found out that a movie called Van Helsing
was also in production, they changed the character to Abigail Whistler to avoid too much confusion.
The film's opening chase scene was originally scripted for its predecessor Blade II, but was scrapped due to budget concerns. The director of this edition of Blade wanted to include the scene, regardless of how much it was to cost. Another scene that was included, yet was originally scrapped, was the Vampire Blood farm scene (which featured human victims who were "braindead" yet kept alive for their blood supplies). This scene was supposed to be featured in the first Blade movie. The director again wished to include it, to demonstrate the superiority of the vampire race, and that they are beginning to take over the world.
In Blade II, Wesley Snipes defeated the vampire security guards by using a few wrestling moves (which included a standing suplex and other moves). Ironically two years later, WWE superstar and former World Heavyweight Champion Triple H
is cast into the film as Jarko Grimwood. Triple H used a lot of wrestling moves also, including a running powerslam, and his trademark "knee to the face" move.
Apart from the running powerslam move, Ryan Reynolds (who played Hannibal King) took the brunt of Triple H's wrestling moves, refusing to allow a stuntman to "do his job".
Jessica Biel and Ryan Reynolds went through a grueling training regime all in an attempt to keep fit and stay true to their comic book counterparts. Dominic Purcell, Jessica Biel and Ryan Reynolds all went on a strict diet as well, which according to the DVD extras, was something Dominic disliked (as he was restricted from eating junk food, which he craves).
The scene of Blade on his knees, resting (or meditating) was originally scripted as having him hanging upside down like a bat and sleeping. This idea was scrapped from the script due to the difficulty of pulling the trick off.
This movie was billed as "the last film of the Blade series". It is unknown if this statement stands to be true.

Music

The music score is composed by Ramin Djawadi & RZA. The soundtrack is on New Line Records

# "Fatal" (The RZA) # "I Gotta Get Paid" (Lil' Flip Feat. Ghostface Killah & Raekwon Of Wu-Tang Clan) # "When The Guns Come Out" (Wc, E-40 & Christ Bearer Of Northstar) # "Thirsty" (Ol' Dirty Bastard And Black Keith) # "Daywalkers" (Ramin Djawadi & The RZA) # "Party In The Morgue" (Kool Keith Presents Thee Undatakerz) # "Skylight" (Overseer) # "This Blood" (Black Lab) # "Bombs Away" (Paris Texas) # "Weapons Of Mad Distortion" (The Crystal Method) # "Hard Wax" (Manchild) # "Blade's Back" (Ramin Djwadi)

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