Priest

The animated opening was a compromise solution, since the studios had no interest in going over budget for a live-action version of the centuries-long battle of humans against vampires, so the scene was done by animation which was much cheaper to realize.

In many scenes, the cross on Priest's face, which is supposed to be a tattoo, is wiped off from the end of his nose and reappears as a full cross. One of the most noticeable moments in a short time span is at the Nightshade Reservation. Priest has one of the familiars pinned to the ground and when the camera focuses on his face, the end of the cross has been wiped off. Camera switches back to the familiar who points to the sky and when Priest turns to face the sun, the cross is fully drawn on again.

When the Screen Gems opening logo is completed, it cuts to the opening scene.

In the USA the cut Theatrical Version is MPAA PG-13 rated and BBFC 12A rated in the UK; the film was toned down by small edits to reduce noise of blows and to reduce blood. There is also an Unrated Version and is rated 12 by the BBFC and is the version that features on all home media.

Featured in Projector: Priest (2011)