Scream Blacula Scream (1973)

Director:

Bob Kelljan

Writers:

Maurice Jules (writer)
Raymond Koenig (writer)

Release Date:

27 June 1973 (USA)

Genre:

Horror

Tagline:

"Blacula is the most horrifying film of the decade." - Count Dracula Society.

Plot:

The vampire Mamuwalde (Blacula) is stirred by African voodoo, and is forced to kill again.

Plot Keywords:

Vampire | Voodoo | Sequel | Woman In Jeopardy | Spoof

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

William Marshall	...	Mamuwalde / Blacula
Don Mitchell	...	Justin
Pam Grier	...	Lisa
Michael Conrad	...	Sheriff Dunlop
Richard Lawson	...	Willis
Lynne Moody	...	Denny
Janee Michelle	...	Gloria
Barbara Rhoades	...	Elaine
Bernie Hamilton	...	Ragman
Arnold Williams	...	Louis
Van Kirksey	...	Prof. Walston
Bob Minor	...	Pimp
Al Jones	...	Pimp
Eric Mason	...	Milt
Sybil Scotford	...	Librarian

Also Known As:

Blacula II
Blacula Is Beautiful
Blacula Lives Again!
The Name Is Blacula

Runtime:

96 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Portugal:M/18 | USA:PG

Company:

American International Pictures (AIP)

Goofs:

Continuity: Blacula tells Willis after he becomes a vampire that his reflection cannot be seen. However, Blacula's reflection is seen when he leaves Justin's party, when he passes a glass display case, and again when he is walking down the street by store windows.

Quotes:

Mamuwalde: [to his minions] You disgust me! Good night!

Movie Connections:

Featured in Century of Black Cinema (2003) (V)

The movie that got me out of the blues!

As a film student at a university I will not identify, I must say that in spite of all its obvious limitations, I loved this film! In fact, I think it is equal if not better than the original "Blacula.' It is disappointing to me that many liberals (well, I am a moderate one myself) see these films as being politically incorrect stereotypes. I would argue that these were African-Americans making their own films and that they effectively broke or modified the stereotypes by taking them to extremes their own way. I think William Marshall is great in this film. He almost makes a better vampire than Bela Lugosi, but I don't know if I can put him alongside the great Max Shrek ("Nosferatu"). I was battling a case of the blues when I saw this,now happy days are here once again! Isn't that what movies are all about anyway? But, I do want to add one thing. Obviously, it is not an exceptional work of art. I gave it a 7 out of 10, but I did really, really enjoy this one!