Dracula Movies: Blacula Films

1972 - 19732 Films3h 9m2.9 Average

William Marshall stars as Prince Mamuwalde in this blaxploitation reimagining of the Dracula legend. Cursed by Dracula himself in the 18th century and awakened in 1970s Los Angeles, Mamuwalde becomes a tragic romantic figure seeking his reincarnated love while battling his vampiric nature.

The two-film series blends Gothic horror with soul music, Afrocentric themes, and contemporary urban settings. Marshall's dignified, Shakespearean performance elevates the material beyond exploitation, creating a legitimate addition to vampire cinema.

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Blacula

19721h 33m2.8
HorrorFantasy
Director: William Crain
Cast: William Marshall, Vonetta McGee, Denise Nicholas, Thalmus Rasulala, Gordon Pinsent

An 18th century African prince is transformed into a vampire in Transylvania and awakens two centuries later in Los Angeles, where he encounters a woman he believes to be his reincarnated wife.

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Scream Blacula Scream

19731h 36m3
HorrorFantasy
Director: Bob Kelljan
Cast: William Marshall, Don Mitchell, Pam Grier, Michael Conrad, Richard Lawson

When a voodoo apprentice is chosen over the priestess's own son to lead their coven, the jealous son seeks revenge by resurrecting the vampire prince Blacula. However, he soon discovers that the undead African prince cannot be controlled and poses a deadly threat to everyone.