Blacula

– An 18th century African prince is turned into a vampire while visiting Transylvania. Two centuries l..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 33 Minutes
Release Year:
1972
Blacula (1972)

An 18th century African prince is turned into a vampire while visiting Transylvania. Two centuries later, he rises from his coffin attacking various residents of Los Angeles and meets Tina, a woman who he believes is the reincarnation of his deceased wife.

Blacula (1972) - Trailer

Release Date:

25 Aug 1972

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

William Crain

Writer:

Joan Torres (screenplay), Raymond Koenig (screenplay)

Main Actors:

William Marshall, Vonetta McGee, Denise Nicholas, Thalmus Rasulala

Plot:

Blacula is the story of Manuwalde, an African Prince. This movie presents a modern version of the classic Dracula story in a very chilling and inventive way. In 1780, after visiting Count Dracula, Manuwalde is turned into a vampire and locked in a coffin.. The scene shifts to 1972, when two antique collectors transport the coffin to Los Angeles. The two men open the coffin and unleash Blacula on the city of Los Angeles. Blacula soon finds Tina, who is his wife, Luva, reincarnated, and gains her love. Tina's friend, Dr. Gordon, discovers Blacula is a vampire and hunts him down.

Awards:

1 win.

Production:

HBO Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
48%