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 | Blaxploitation | Death Of Title Character

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:

Pimp: Your bread, man, all of it! Or are we gonna have to become anti-social and kick your ass?
Mamuwalde: I'm sorry, I don't have any 'bread' on me, and as for 'kicking my ass' I'd strongly suggest you give it careful consideration before trying.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Welcome to Eltingville (2002) (TV)

A guilty pleasure

I thoroughly disagree with a previous reviewer. This movie is a lot of fun! Anyone who loves Pam Grier as much as I do must see it, even as she is definitely not the "action hero" here. She looks particularly sexy in a sweaty ceremony scene. Unbelievable dialogue highlights this film; like when Blacula makes a new convert and the guy realizes he has no reflection in the mirror and says, "Hey man, I don't mind bein' a vampire and all that sh**, but a man has got to see his face!" I was halfway through this movie before remembering William Marshall (Blacula) from Pee Wee's Playhouse as the Cartoon King ("Let the cartoon...BEGIN!") Anyway, if you've seen this film's title and you're familiar with Pam's early work, you know what you're in for. Have fun with it!