"Science. Art. Film." screening & discussion of "Blade"

With superhuman strength and immunity to sunlight, human-vampire hybrid Blade (Wesley Snipes) hunts down vampires to avenge his mother's death. When powerful vampire Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff) threatens to unleash an ancient god, Blade and his old friend Whistler (Kris Kristofferson) team up with haematologist Karen Jenson (N’Bushe Wight) to stop them.
Based on the Marvel anti-hero of the same name, this cult classic is often credited with popularising the superhero movie. Over 20 years later, Blade still offers a bloody good time.
Join us after the film for a lively panel discussion exploring the myth and science of vampires and bats as portrayed in films like Blade.

This event is part of the "Science.Art.Film." series - A free monthly screening at NFSA Arc Cinema. Science, art and film are among the most powerful cultural institutions we have developed to understand, shape and envision our world. Screening monthly for free at Arc Cinema, "Science.Art.Film." is a series that uncovers wacky, weird and wonderful facets of science and art in films. Films are screened in discussion with artists and Australian National University (ANU) scholars from different disciplines.