1998's vampire hunting summer blockbuster, "Blade," actually has quite a bit more to say that simply, "vampires bad. Blade kill."

But yes, in this movie, vampires are unambiguously bad guys- but the why might surprise you.

Two online essays helped immeasurably when constructing this episode, and it is with gratitude that I share the links here.

"Daywalkin' Nightstalkin' Bloodsuckas: Black Vampires in Contemporary Film by Francis Gateward

Some Vampires Are Real: Stereotypes and Dominant Fears (Re)presented in the Black Vampire of American Popular Film" by Sarah Broderick