for his look in the film, Manson revealed, "I had just finished my tour in Russia and had grown a beard, so when I called the production and told them, they were very excited because it would be something different. Plus, I wanted to be something different, not what people expect. I take off the lipstick, too." Reception Rise: Blood Hunter premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 28, 2007, and had limited theatrical release beginning on June 1, 2007. The film was poorly received by critics. The film holds a 33% approval rating Rotten Tomatoes, based on 15 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 10. Despite negative reviews Lucy Liu received praise for her role as Sadie. Urban Cinefile said, "Lucy Liu is always welcome on my screen, an actress who marries intelligence with feminine mystique, bundled with a dry wit and the ability to make action roles credible." See also Blade Vampire film References External links Ghost House Pictures 2007 films 2000s action horror films 2007 horror films 2000s thriller films American action horror films American horror thriller films 2000s English-language films Destination Films films Films directed by Sebastian Gutierrez Films scored by Nathan Barr Ghost House Pictures films American independent films American neo-noir films American supernatural thriller films American vampire films American buddy films American female buddy films 2000s supernatural films 2000s American films