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:

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

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in Lust of Blackula (1987) (V)

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.