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The film that launches the classic franchise and inspired numerous other works. It employs physical horror and the depiction of deaths and victims' terror to mark the passage of time, while also revealing details about Jigsaw's modus operandi.

Although the film is known for its characteristic traps, it is not defined solely by them, at least not in this initial installment. The highlight is the script, which creates tense situations that keep the audience trying to anticipate what will happen on screen. The characters' fates remain a mystery, as does the motivation of the psychopath.

Thus, by combining the detectives' curiosity in their investigation with the discovery of the features of his latest trap, occurring in parallel, two intertwined threads generate tension throughout the film.

The problem, however, is that in several moments it relies on the classic cliché of incompetent characters during the detectives' plot and outside the traps, which diminishes what would otherwise be a very intelligent screenplay.

A beginning that resonated throughout cinema.

The story manages to balance music and plot very well. The demon hunters' stories are intertwined with the music, which allows the dances and songs to be naturally incorporated without straying from the main theme.

At the same time that this integration feels natural, it is essential that the musical aspect be well executed, given its connection to the film as a whole. For this, motion capture and the involvement of already established K-pop groups work very well: the dances are fluid, the facial expressions are precisely crafted, conveying the characteristic performance of Korean music groups, along with stunning visuals.

The story, however, remains relatively weak, though not bad.

Even so, the positives far outweigh the negatives, especially if you are a K-pop fan.

Blade is a film that does the simple things, but does them extremely well. The character of Blade is fast, strong, and uses his supernatural traits to embark on a mission of extermination against vampires.

Throughout this journey, the unique atmosphere, built on dark techno clubs where blood flows and vampires dive into depravity, provides the perfect setting for Blade to unleash his meticulous violence. Choreographies that showcase his superhuman abilities, distinctive weapons, and Wesley Snipes' performance filled with irony and attitude all stand out.

The downside is that, while Wesley Snipes' charisma and the world-building shine through the setting, the technical limitations and the performances of the other actors involved take away some of the immersion. For those accustomed to trash films or slashers, this will be easier to accept, but it is undeniable how dated the effects here feel.

I eagerly await its return.