Blacula

Name: Blacula
Genre: Horror, Fantasy
Released: 1972-08-25
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: William Marshall, Vonetta McGee, Denise Nicholas, Thalmus Rasulala, Gordon Pinsent

1972·Movie·PG·93 min·★ 5.5(178)

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“BLOODSUCKER! Deadlier than Dracula!”

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.

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United States	AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada	AMC+ Amazon Channel, Tubi TV	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Australia	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
France	Molotov TV	—
Spain	Filmin	—

About Blacula

Blacula is a 1972 English-language horror and fantasy film directed by William Crain. The cast is led by William Marshall, Vonetta McGee, Denise Nicholas. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 5.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.

Blacula was produced by American International Pictures and Power Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 25, 1972, and carries a PG certification.

Director: William Crain
Writers: Raymond Koenig, Joan Torres
Release date: August 25, 1972
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $1 million
Production: American International Pictures, Power Productions

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Blacula cast & crew

Blacula was directed by William Crain and written by Raymond Koenig and Joan Torres.

The cast features William Marshall as Blacula / Prince Mamuwalde, Vonetta McGee as Tina, Denise Nicholas as Michelle, Thalmus Rasulala as Gordon Thomas, Gordon Pinsent as Lt. John "Jack" Peters, and Charles Macaulay as Dracula.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gene Page, cinematography is by John M. Stephens, and it was produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff and Joseph T. Naar.

Is Blacula worth watching?

Blacula holds an audience score of 5.5/10 from 178 ratings, a more divisive horror films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror and fantasy, Blacula is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Blacula

In United States, you can stream Blacula on AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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