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BLADE II script

Blade is forced into an uneasy alliance with the Shadow Cabinet, a group of vampires, to combat a new, more dangerous breed of mutated vampires called Reapers, led by Jared Nomak. The Reapers, who feed on both humans and vampires, pose an existential threat to both species, prompting Blade and the Shadow Cabinet's elite Bloodpack to hunt them down. During their hunt, Blade discovers that Nomak is the son of the ancient vampire overlord Eli Damaskinos, who experimented on his son to create a superior vampire, inadvertently creating the Reaper strain. Blade and Nyssa, Damaskinos's daughter, develop a bond while fighting the Reapers, but they are ultimately betrayed by Damaskinos and Scud, Blade's weapons technician, who are secretly working together to capture Nomak and weaponize the Reaper virus.

Writer
David Goyer
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0187738
Script date
Not specified
47Scenes
14Characters
69Pages
8Dialogue samples

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BLADE II Save the Cat analysis

Blade II opens with a lone mutant vampire on the hunt and quickly establishes Blade’s uneasy alliance with the vampire Overlord.

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Key characters

Blade

Blade is listed as Vampire Hunter. A half-vampire, half-human hybrid who hunts vampires. In the parsed data, Blade is connected to 30 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

30 scenes / 19 dialogue lines

Nyssa Damaskinos

Nyssa Damaskinos is listed as Vampire Princess. A pureblood vampire and member of the Shadow Cabinet. In the parsed data, Nyssa Damaskinos is connected to 19 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

19 scenes / 13 dialogue lines

Abraham Whistler

Abraham Whistler is listed as Blade's Mentor. Blade's gunsmith and mentor, recently recovered from vampirism. In the parsed data, Abraham Whistler is connected to 18 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

18 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Jared Nomak

Jared Nomak is listed as Antagonist. A mutated vampire who feeds on both humans and vampires. In the parsed data, Jared Nomak is connected to 16 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

16 scenes / 10 dialogue lines

Scud

Scud is listed as Weapons Technician. A stoner and weapons expert who secretly works for the vampires. In the parsed data, Scud is connected to 11 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 6.

11 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Eli Damaskinos

Eli Damaskinos is listed as Vampire Overlord. The ancient leader of the Vampire Nation. In the parsed data, Eli Damaskinos is connected to 9 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.

9 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Asad

Asad is listed as Bloodpack Member. A noble and cautious vampire member of the Shadow Cabinet. In the parsed data, Asad is connected to 9 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.

9 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Dieter Reinhardt

Dieter Reinhardt is listed as Bloodpack Leader. A chiseled, aggressive vampire mercenary. In the parsed data, Dieter Reinhardt is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

8 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Carter Stevens

Carter Stevens is listed as Familiar. A human lawyer working for the vampires. In the parsed data, Carter Stevens is connected to 7 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.

7 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Chupa

Chupa is listed as Bloodpack Member. A blunt-featured, aggressive vampire mercenary. In the parsed data, Chupa is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 23.

6 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Priest

Priest is listed as Bloodpack Member. A modern primitive vampire with piercings and tattoos. In the parsed data, Priest is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 11.

4 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Snowman

Snowman is listed as Bloodpack Member. A wiry albino vampire. In the parsed data, Snowman is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 11.

4 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Verlaine

Verlaine is listed as Bloodpack Member. A curvaceous vampire warrior. In the parsed data, Verlaine is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 11.

4 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Lighthammer

Lighthammer is listed as Bloodpack Member. A massive Blackfoot Indian vampire. In the parsed data, Lighthammer is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 11.

3 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK - NIGHT

    Jared Nomak approaches a blood bank clinic at night.

    Jared Nomak

  2. 2. INT. COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK - ENTRANCE - NIGHT

    Nomak checks in for his appointment at the clinic.

    Jared Nomak

  3. 3. INT. COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK - HALLWAY - NIGHT

    The nurse leads Nomak to the examining room while discussing his blood test results.

    Jared Nomak

  4. 4. INT. COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK - EXAMINING ROOM - NIGHT

    The vampires attempt to feed on Nomak, but he reveals his true, mutated nature and attacks them.

    Jared Nomak

  5. 5. INT. COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK - HALLWAY - NIGHT

    Nomak escapes the examining room and kills the remaining guard.

    Jared Nomak

  6. 6. EXT. BLADE AND SCUD'S WAREHOUSE - ROOFTOP - NIGHT

    Blade, Whistler, and Scud discuss the truce offer from the Shadow Cabinet while Asad and Nyssa wait nearby.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler, Scud, Asad, Nyssa Damaskinos

  7. 7. INT. JET RANGER - NIGHT

    Blade and Nyssa discuss the truce and Blade's reputation during the flight.

    Blade, Nyssa Damaskinos

  8. 8. INT. DAMASKINO'S LAIR - NIGHT

    Blade meets Overlord Eli Damaskinos and learns about the Reaper strain.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler, Scud, Nyssa Damaskinos, Eli Damaskinos, Carter Stevens

  9. 9. INT. SCUD'S WORKSHOP - DAWN

    Blade and Whistler discuss the vampire offer; Scud expresses concern for Whistler's health.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler, Scud

  10. 10. EXT. GAS STATION - NIGHT

    Nomak and his Reapers attack a woman at a gas station.

    Jared Nomak

  11. 11. INT. SCUD'S WORKSHOP - NIGHT

    Blade meets the Bloodpack and asserts his authority by threatening Reinhardt.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler, Scud, Nyssa Damaskinos, Dieter Reinhardt, Asad

  12. 12. INT. SCUD'S WORKSHOP - NIGHT

    Whistler briefs the Bloodpack on their weapons.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler, Scud, Nyssa Damaskinos, Dieter Reinhardt, Asad

  13. 13. EXT. ROOFTOP OVERLOOKING HOUSE OF PAIN - NIGHT

    The team arrives at the House of Pain; Whistler is ordered to stay behind.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler, Nyssa Damaskinos, Dieter Reinhardt, Asad

  14. 14. INT. HOUSE OF PAIN - BALLROOM - NIGHT

    Blade and the Bloodpack infiltrate the vampire club.

    Blade, Nyssa Damaskinos, Asad, Priest

  15. 15. INT. HOUSE OF PAIN - BALLROOM - NIGHT

    Blade navigates the crowded ballroom, spotting Nyssa and noticing grates in the floor.

    Blade, Nyssa Damaskinos, Chupa, Asad, Snowman, Priest

  16. 16. INT. HOUSE OF PAIN - DRAINAGE AREA - NIGHT

    A Reaper is revealed beneath the ballroom floor.

    Jared Nomak

  17. 17. INT. HOUSE OF PAIN - FIRST CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    Blade discovers a human woman being held by a vampire.

    Blade, Nyssa Damaskinos

  18. 18. INT. OPERATIONS VAN - NIGHT

    Scud is attacked by a Reaper inside the van.

    Scud

  19. 19. INT. HOUSE OF PAIN - KITCHEN - NIGHT

    Lighthammer is killed by a Reaper.

    Dieter Reinhardt, Verlaine, Lighthammer

  20. 20. EXT. ROOFTOP - DAWN

    Blade fights Nomak on the roof.

    Blade, Jared Nomak

  21. 21. INT. DAMASKINOS LAIR - BATHHOUSE - DAY

    Damaskinos discusses the Reaper situation with Stevens.

    Eli Damaskinos, Carter Stevens

  22. 22. INT. SCUD'S WORKSHOP - BLADE'S SLEEPING AREA - NIGHT

    Blade injects himself with serum and confronts Whistler about his potential compromise by the vampires.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler

  23. 23. EXT. CITY SLUM - NIGHT

    Chupa attempts to feed on a drug dealer but is stopped by Blade and Nyssa.

    Blade, Jared Nomak, Nyssa Damaskinos, Chupa

  24. 24. INT. SCUD'S WORKSHOP - NIGHT

    Scud and Whistler prepare UV weaponry for the upcoming hunt.

    Abraham Whistler, Scud

  25. 25. INT. SCUD'S WORKSHOP - PRE-DAWN

    The team prepares for the hunt, using pheromones to lure the Reapers.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler, Scud, Nyssa Damaskinos, Dieter Reinhardt, Asad

  26. 26. INT. SEWER SYSTEM - DAY

    The hunters split into teams and enter the tunnels to hunt Reapers.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler, Nyssa Damaskinos, Dieter Reinhardt, Asad, Verlaine

  27. 27. INT. HOSPITAL - DAY

    Blade brings a wounded Nyssa to the hospital for emergency treatment.

    Blade, Nyssa Damaskinos

  28. 28. INT. HOSPITAL - INNER-CITY TRAUMA WARD - DAY

    Blade brings a wounded Nyssa to a hospital for a hypertransfusion, threatening staff to save her.

    Blade, Nyssa Damaskinos

  29. 29. EXT. THE CITY - DUSK

    Time-lapse of the city at dusk.

  30. 30. INT. SCUD'S WORKSHOP - SHOWERS - DUSK

    Blade washes the blood off in the shower.

    Blade

  31. 31. INT. SCUD'S WORKSHOP - BLADE'S SLEEPING AREA - DUSK

    Blade and Nyssa discuss their nature and relationship, leading to an intimate encounter.

    Blade, Nyssa Damaskinos, Scud, Abraham Whistler

  32. 32. EXT. CALIBAN INDUSTRIES - NIGHT

    Exterior shot of the Caliban facility.

  33. 33. INT. DAMASKINOS' LAIR - NIGHT

    Blade and his team confront Stevens about the Reaper program.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler, Scud, Nyssa Damaskinos, Carter Stevens

  34. 34. INT. CALIBAN INDUSTRIES - EUGENICS CHAMBER - NIGHT

    Damaskinos shows Blade the eugenics chamber and Reinhardt ambushes them.

    Eli Damaskinos, Blade, Dieter Reinhardt, Scud, Abraham Whistler, Nyssa Damaskinos

  35. 35. INT. CALIBAN INDUSTRIES - AUTOPSY ROOM - NIGHT

    Blade is held captive while Nomak attacks the facility.

    Blade, Eli Damaskinos, Carter Stevens, Jared Nomak

  36. 36. INT. CALIBAN INDUSTRIES - ANOTHER CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    Damaskinos and Stevens encounter guards while fleeing.

    Eli Damaskinos, Carter Stevens

  37. 37. INT. CALIBAN INDUSTRIES - AUTOPSY ROOM - NIGHT

    Whistler rescues Blade while Nomak attacks guards outside.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler, Jared Nomak

  38. 38. INT. CALIBAN INDUSTRIES - AUTOPSY ROOM HALLWAY - NIGHT

    Nomak finishes off the guards and charges the autopsy room.

    Jared Nomak

  39. 39. INT. CALIBAN INDUSTRIES - AUTOPSY ROOM - NIGHT

    Nomak enters the room, but Blade and Whistler have already escaped.

    Blade, Jared Nomak, Abraham Whistler, Eli Damaskinos, Carter Stevens

  40. 40. INT. CALIBAN INDUSTRIES - THIRD CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    Blade and Whistler move toward the Eugenics chamber.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler

  41. 41. INT. CALIBAN INDUSTRIES - 4-WAY INTERSECTION - NIGHT

    Stevens locks down the facility, but Nomak kills him.

    Jared Nomak, Eli Damaskinos, Carter Stevens

  42. 42. INT. CALIBAN INDUSTRIES - ELEVATOR CAB - NIGHT

    Damaskinos escapes as blood sprays against the elevator doors.

    Eli Damaskinos

  43. 43. INT. CALIBAN INDUSTRIES - EUGENICS CHAMBER - NIGHT

    Blade fights Reinhardt and his men, eventually killing Reinhardt.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler, Dieter Reinhardt

  44. 44. INT. CALIBAN INDUSTRIES - LOBBY - NIGHT

    Nomak kills Damaskinos and attacks Nyssa and Blade.

    Blade, Jared Nomak, Nyssa Damaskinos, Eli Damaskinos

  45. 45. EXT. CALIBAN INDUSTRIES - DAWN

    Blade watches Nyssa die as the sun rises.

    Blade, Abraham Whistler, Nyssa Damaskinos

  46. 46. INT. BLADE'S WORKSHOP - NIGHT

    Blade forges a new sword.

    Blade

  47. 47. INT. FUCKINGHAM PALACE - NIGHT

    Blade confronts Rush in a porno booth.

    Blade

Dialogue examples

We need it. Sensations are addictive and pain cuts the deepest. Tattoos, piercings, tribal scarring -- because we regenerate, none of it's permanent. So we have to take it to the next level. To remind us we're alive.

Nyssa Damaskinos / Scene 14

Listen up, Adolph, I just popped an explosive charge in the back of your head. Silver nitrate. Rigged to blow if anyone tampers with it. I'll be keeping the detonator on me at all times.

Blade / Scene 11

Have you recently visited a tropical country? Uh-huh? In the past twelve months have you gotten a tattoo, non sterile acupuncture, or undergone any ear, skin or body piercing?

Jared Nomak / Scene 2

These guys are shitting bricks cause they're no longer on the top of the food chain. They're going to fuck us the first chance they get.

Abraham Whistler / Scene 9

Welcome, Daywalker. I thank you for coming. I've been anxious to meet you for quite some time.

Eli Damaskinos / Scene 8

Is the enemy of my enemy my friend or my enemy? What do you think, Blade? What am I to you?

Jared Nomak / Scene 20

He does now. He's been watching me since the tunnels. Following me. I led him right to you.

Blade / Scene 35

What's it going to be, Damaskinos? Thiavolos. The devil you know -- or the devil you don?

Blade / Scene 44

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