Daywalkers were strongly advised to avoid Terminal 5 on Friday night, due to the thousands of “vampires” converging there for BBQ Films’ first-ever Blade Rave. The rave, which was held in conjunction with New York Comic Con and New York Super Week, was any Blade fan’s blood-soaked dream come true. The Crystal Method DJ-ed the entire event, which featured costumed actors recreating scenes, a sword fighting demo from Sword Class NYC, and vampire dancing from The Dance Cartel, as well as a screening of the actual movie.
BBQ Films also held a “blood raffle” for prizes like fake blood and Blade artwork from comic artist Tim Seeley -- with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross.
Just after 11 p.m., technicians with body-mounted sprayers lined up in the photo pit for the "blood" rain, inspired by the movie’s iconic vampire rave scene -- though instead of actual blood, Blade Rave attendees just got gallons of red corn syrup, much to the Health Department's relief.
To see pictures of the Blade Rave (and revisit a time when Twilight hadn’t yet ruined vampires for everyone), check out our photos below.
BBQ Films also held a “blood raffle” for prizes like fake blood and Blade artwork from comic artist Tim Seeley -- with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross.
Just after 11 p.m., technicians with body-mounted sprayers lined up in the photo pit for the "blood" rain, inspired by the movie’s iconic vampire rave scene -- though instead of actual blood, Blade Rave attendees just got gallons of red corn syrup, much to the Health Department's relief.
To see pictures of the Blade Rave (and revisit a time when Twilight hadn’t yet ruined vampires for everyone), check out our photos below.
