What is Blacula?
Blacula is a 1972 horror and fantasy film about an 18th century African prince who was turned into a vampire in Transylvania. After two centuries, he awakens in Los Angeles, where he attacks local residents and encounters a woman named Tina, whom he believes is the reincarnation of his deceased wife.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 25, 1972
- Studios
- American International Pictures, Power Productions
- Genres
- Horror, Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Blacula is a 1972 horror and fantasy film about an 18th century African prince who was turned into a vampire in Transylvania. After two centuries, he awakens in Los Angeles, where he attacks local residents and encounters a woman named Tina, whom he believes is the reincarnation of his deceased wife.
Culturally, the film is noted as the first time the vampire genre appeared in a black variation on the silver screen. It serves as a paraphrase of the classic Dracula narrative, blending supernatural elements with a specific cultural lens.
Should you watch it?
“An 18th century African prince becomes a vampire and awakens in modern Los Angeles.”
- Introduces a black variation of the vampire genre
- Features a plot involving reincarnation and lost love
- Combines 18th century Transylvanian origins with Los Angeles settings
- Some viewers may find the 52 percent user rating on certain platforms low
Watch it if you are interested in a paraphrase of the classic Dracula story.
This PG rated horror fantasy has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.
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Is it worth watching?
The film holds a 52 percent rating on several reference sites.
What is the movie's duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
This is a feature film rather than a series, so there are no episodes.
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