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Blacula

Play trailer Poster for Blacula PG Released Apr 25, 1972 1h 32m Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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During a visit to Transylvania, an African prince (William Marshall) gets turned into a vampire by Count Dracula (Charles Macaulay). Sealed in a coffin for several lifetimes, "Blacula" reawakens in 1970s Los Angeles. Leaving a trail of bloodless victims in his wake, he pursues Lina (Vonetta McGee), a woman who bears a striking resemblance to his dead wife. Meanwhile, Dr. Gordon Thomas (Thalmus Rasulala) and top cop Lt. Peters (Gordon Pinsent) are hot on the bloodsucker's trail.
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Derek Malcolm Guardian It was only a matter of time before we got round to a black Dracula too. But Blacula is a pretty tatty first attempt. Jun 14, 2022 Full Review Scott Tobias The Dissolve The placement of an old-fashioned Dracula in a modern black neighborhood is a great idea, but amateurish production leaves Marshall stranded in the film. Rated: 2.5/5 Mar 2, 2015 Full Review Kim Newman Empire Magazine Blaxploitation meets vampire movie that's formulaic and full of holes. Rated: 2/5 Oct 19, 2009 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand The potential for a clever urban black twist on the European vampire myth is lost in a thoroughly conventional tale. Oct 15, 2022 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills ...the implied Black Power politics are otherwise pretty cool, as is the inevitable funk-soul original score. We also get some excellent nightclub-scene performances from The Hues Corporation... Aug 26, 2022 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The film possesses a lively sense of humor and is very much a product of its time, but those seeking PC comfort cinema had best steer clear. Rated: 3/4 Oct 28, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Pure L The best horror movie ever Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/24 Full Review June M Satire? No. Low budget? Yes. Acting? Poor. Music? Great. Over acting? Yesss. Save your time and watch Firebite...incredible on all fronts. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 08/24/23 Full Review Michael C After seeing clips of "Blacula" on television over the last thirty or so years, I finally decided to see the movie in its entirety thanks to the great Svengoolie. While the movie is not all that great, it does have moments that make it worth seeing at least once. One of such reasons is the performances by the late Willaim Marshall as the title character and the late Thalmus Rasulala as Dr. Gordon Thomas. Their performances were actually very good. "Blacula" also has some genuinely scary moments. The best being the scene where the cab driver/vampire Juanita Jones (Played by Ketty Lester.) attacks and kills Sam the morgue attendant. The scene where Dr. Thomas exhumes the body of one of Blacula's first victims is also well done. One other thing, you have to like a movie that features a cameo by The Hues Corporation. In the end, while "Blacula" is a not a great movie, it does have its moments and is very entertaining. It's worst seeing at least once. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/12/23 Full Review John S Although a bit exploitive and dated this is a genuinely frightening film. William Marshall is wonderful in the role. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/07/23 Full Review damian l It was good and scary and charming Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member LOL, the funniest R-rated horror parody ever!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis During a visit to Transylvania, an African prince (William Marshall) gets turned into a vampire by Count Dracula (Charles Macaulay). Sealed in a coffin for several lifetimes, "Blacula" reawakens in 1970s Los Angeles. Leaving a trail of bloodless victims in his wake, he pursues Lina (Vonetta McGee), a woman who bears a striking resemblance to his dead wife. Meanwhile, Dr. Gordon Thomas (Thalmus Rasulala) and top cop Lt. Peters (Gordon Pinsent) are hot on the bloodsucker's trail.
Director
William Crain
Producer
Joseph T. Narr
Screenwriter
Raymond Koenig, Joan Torres
Distributor
Orion Pictures, American International Pictures, MGM Home Entertainment
Production Co
Power Productions, American International Pictures (AIP)
Rating
PG
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 25, 1972, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Runtime
1h 32m
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