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Blacula

Seen it?

1972 | 93 min | Horror, Fantasy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Nosferatu or Sinners, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    46% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $2 million worldwide on a $500K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 72K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by William Crain

  • William MarshallBlacula / Prince Mamuwalde
  • Vonetta McGeeTina
  • Denise NicholasMichelle
  • Thalmus RasulalaGordon Thomas
  • Gordon PinsentLt. John "Jack" Peters
  • Charles MacaulayDracula
  • Ji-Tu CumbukaSkillet
  • Elisha Cook Jr.Sam
  • Emily YancyNancy
  • Ketty LesterJuanita Jones