Scream Blacula Scream (1973)

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

Director:

Bob Kelljan

Writers:

Joan Torres (screenplay), Raymond Koenig (screenplay)

Stars:

William Marshall, Don Mitchell, Pam Grier

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
William Marshall	...	Blacula / Prince Mamuwalde
Don Mitchell	...	Justin Carter
Pam Grier	...	Lisa Fortier
Michael Conrad	...	Sheriff Harley Dunlop
Richard Lawson	...	Willis Daniels
Lynne Moody	...	Denny (as Lynn Moody)
Janee Michelle	...	Gloria
Barbara Rhoades	...	Elaine
Bernie Hamilton	...	Ragman
Arnold Williams	...	Louis
Van Kirksey	...	Prof. Walston
Bob Minor	...	Pimp #1
Al Jones	...	Pimp #2
Ernesto Macias	...	Milt (as Eric Mason)
Sybil Scotford	...	Librarian

Storyline

After an aging voodoo priestess dies, her arrogant son Willis Daniel's believes he is next in line to lead. He is outraged when Lisa, his mother's adopted apprentice is chosen as the leader. Willis seeks revenge by reviving the African prince Blacula but soon finds that he cannot control him.

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Plot Keywords:

repetition in title | crossbow | vampire | voodoo | african american | 

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Taglines:

The Black Prince of Shadows Stalks the Earth Again!

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Genres:

Fantasy | Horror

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the 1980 book "The Golden Turkey Awards" by Harry and Michael Medved, this film won the award for Worst Blaxploitation Movie of All Time.

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Goofs

Although Michael Conrad is credited as "Sheriff" Dunlop, several of the characters call him Lieutenant.

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Quotes

Willis Daniels: You mean to tell me I ain't never gonna see my face again? Hey, look here, man. I don't mind being a vampire and all that shit, but this really ain't hip. I mean, a man has got to see his face.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return: Avalanche (2017)

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Soundtracks

Torment
Lyrics by Marilyn Lovell (as Marilynn Lovell)
Music by Bill Marx

User Reviews

IS NOT a waste of time ....

On the contrary. Scream Blacula is the best of the two Blacula films. It has two of the scariest scenes in horror film history and some of the most ironic and funniest. William Marshall is an excellent actor and his regal portrayal of the cursed black prince. It was quite interesting to see Pam Grier play against type (at the time, at least) as a vulnerable female -- who happened to be a voodoo priestess. I was a kid when I saw this for the first time and the scene where William Marshall pounces on this unsuspecting fella on the stairwell still scares the hell out of me. I have often wondered why no one has done a remake of this film series, with the resurgence of black film making.

I would recommend this film and it's predecessor (Blacula) very highly.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 June 1973 (USA)

Also Known As:

Blacula II

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$2,180,000

Company Credits

Production Co:

American International Pictures (AIP)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1