Blacula
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Advertised as the 100th production of American International studios, Blacula stars actor/singer William Marshall in the title role. An 18th century African prince, Blacula is transmogrified into a vampire while visiting Transylvania. Two centuries later, he rises from his coffin to wreak havoc in the Watts district of Los Angeles. Blacula's particular target is Tina (Vonetta McGee), whom he thinks is the reincarnation of his long-ago lady love. Thalmus Rasulala assumes the "Van Helsing" role as the vampire hunter who can't convince the authorities to cooperate. Yes, that is the same William Marshall who later played "The King of Cartoons" on TV's Pee-wee's Playhouse. A sequel, Scream, Blacula, Scream!, appeared not long after.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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45%- Reviews Counted: 20
- Fresh: 9
- Rotten: 11
- Average Rating: 5.1/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Rotten: Anybody who goes to a vampire movie expecting sense is in serious trouble, and Blacula offers less sense than most.
Fresh: William Marshall portrays title role with a flourish and gets first rate support right down the line.
Rotten: It's redeemed somewhat by a cool soul soundtrack and a lead performance by the classically-trained Marshall, who displays a reverence for his iconic role that the filmmakers could have heeded.
Fresh: A surprisingly worthy addition to the blood-sucking genre.
Customer Reviews
A Hilarious Campfest
I don't think that anyone would say that Blacula is a great movie, but I found it to be quite light fare. The sheer nature of the film, an overt Blaxploitation plot, poor acting, and horrid special effects, made for a hilariously cheesy film. So, if you're looking for a serious horror film, I wouldn't recommend this. If you're looking for a fantastic comedic movie, however, Blacula is what you want.
A classic
I recommend you buy it not much speacial effects if any but a great plot and acting
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A Vampire thats a black guy... cool...
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- $9.99
- Genre: Horror
- Released: 1972
- © 1972 Orion Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved.