Only a little. Blade II has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Blade II?

Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Blade II rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated R, and it earns it: several jump scares, brutal violence and some strong language. Not one for kids.

Blade II (2002)

Film · 1h 57m · Rated R

Action, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

A relentless, high-octane alliance forms to battle grotesque new predators in a gritty, pulpy world.

Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Peacock.

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Blade II parents guide

No surprises for an R: a few tense moments and several jump scares.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Blade II scary?: Only a little. Blade II has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Blade II?: Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Blade II rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated R, and it earns it: several jump scares, brutal violence and some strong language. Not one for kids.