Puppet Master Blade: The Iron Cross
Puppet Master Blade: The Iron Cross

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Puppet Master Blade: The Iron Cross

2020
Movie
70 min
English

When the malevolent Dr. Hauser, the Third Reich's maddest scientist, rises again with murder and mayhem on his mind, psychic journalist Elisa Ivanov awakens her own angel of death in Blade.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Sam LiuGenres: Animation, Action, Horror, Superhero

Plot Summary

In this animated feature, Blade, the vampire hunter, faces a new threat when a powerful vampire known as The Serpent seeks to unleash an ancient evil. Blade must team up with allies to prevent a global catastrophe and protect humanity from the creatures of the night. The film delves into Blade's relentless pursuit of justice and his struggle against supernatural forces.

Critical Reception

Blade: The Iron Cross received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, particularly within the animation and superhero fandoms. It was praised for its dark tone, animation style, and faithfulness to the comic book character's gritty nature. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and derivative of previous vampire-hunting narratives.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its dark and mature animation style suitable for the character.

  • Praised for its action sequences and commitment to the Blade mythology.

  • Criticized by some for a formulaic storyline and less compelling character development.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Blade: The Iron Cross were generally positive, with viewers enjoying the action-packed storyline and the continuation of the Blade saga in animated form. Many fans appreciated the mature themes and the animation's quality. Some viewers felt the plot could have been more original.

Fun Fact

Blade: The Iron Cross is part of a series of Marvel Animated Features, continuing the story of Blade after his live-action film appearances.

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