Blacula

1972, Horror, 1h 32m

26 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

During a visit to Transylvania, an African prince (William Marshall) gets turned into a vampire by Count Dracula (Charles McCauley). 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.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Horror
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    William Crain
  • Producer:
    Joseph T. Narr
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Distributor:
    American International Pictures, MGM Home Entertainment, Orion Pictures

Cast & Crew

William Marshall
Blacula
Denise Nicholas
Michelle
Vonetta McGee
Tina
Thalmus Rasulala
Dr. Gordon Thomas
Gordon Pinsent
Lt. Jack Peters
Charles McCauley
Dracula
Emily Yancy
Nancy
Lance Taylor Sr.
Swenson
William Crain
Director
Joseph T. Narr
Producer
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Audience Reviews for Blacula

  • Jun 26, 2015
    Probably the best blaxploitation vampire movie you'll ever see.
    Marcus W Super Reviewer
  • Feb 12, 2012
    Meh. I didn`t really care for this one.
    ZACHO D Super Reviewer
  • Apr 26, 2011
    I don't know why but for some reason I use to like Blacula when I was little but not anymore.It's just way to corny & it's good for a laugh or to tell somebody you watched the movie but that's about it it.I don't really see anything good about it like I use to
    Brody M Super Reviewer
  • Sep 05, 2010
    A combination vampire movie and blaxploitation movie, which you wouldn't think would be good, but it's actually a very fun movie, and it's one of my favourite vampire movies of the 70s.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
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