Very well executed

Absolutely the worst movie.

What a freaking movie. So many twists and turns. Absolutely intense from start to finish.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Blacula (William Marshal-creator of the M-5 Multitronic system) comes back to life in the United States two hundred years later and does typical vampire stuff.The film wasn't as camp as I thought it would be. It took itself too serious and in spite of what I may think has gone on to be a cult classic. I do have a few questions like how someone born in the 18th century, dormant for nearly 200 years would know their image would not show up on film. And what was with the randomly placed Brooke Shields' eyebrows and Elvis chops? Elisha Cook Jr. plays a "Sam" again, the same name he used to defend James T. Kirk. Denise Nicholas who was very popular with the TV series "Room 222" consented to star in the film.The Soul Cinema version is light on extras.Guide: No swearing, sex, or nudity.

Even Elisha Cook Jr. couldn't save this from being a bad joke. So why the 10? Diversity!! The same reason it should have won at least 15 Oscars. If film is an art form it should be treated as such, judged as such, and honored as such. Justice and equal opportunity should be part and parcel of America and so should the movie industry. The battle starts at the front door and should be taken all the way to the Academy Awards. So as Blacula would say, "Right on, brother". Now back to the actual movie. The nightclub scenes were by far the highlight. A black audience dancing to a white band is a touch of irony that is sheer pleasure to watch. The acting was inspired, although by what is hard to tell. The LA cops pretty much stole the show with their emotionless performances and it was hard to take you eyes off them when they were on screen. However the most outstanding aspect of all was the make-up. Downright scary, it gave me nightmares for a week. Well. at least bad dreams. A must see (to believe).

This one is definitely underrated. I'm not saying this is the world's best vampire film - but it's a heck of a lot better than it's rating. I a good, solid vampire movie.Some will start to feel bad for Mamuwalde aka Blacula towards the end of the film but I find that for me it was at the very beginning that he had my sympathy. He was an African Prince (Mamuwalde) with a beautiful bride that was working to stop the slave trade and of all people it was Dracula he had to deal with. I was Dracula himself that turned/cursed the Prince - he is now doomed to walk the earth as the vampire Blacula.The movie is not only a fun horror film but a beautiful romance film. How the film ends may surprise you... it's unexpected but make sense to the story.8/10

With a title like 'Blacula' one goes into the film with certain expectations of exploitation and tongue in cheekiness. Viewers might actually be surprised to find a film that is actually very faithful to the vampire mythology and a title character who has a great deal of dignity and pathos. 'Blacula' has it's moments of exploitation for exploitation's sake but at it's heart this is an interesting take on the vampire myth with a compelling lead character played by the exceptionally charismatic William Marshall.Don't let my introduction scare you too much 'Blacula' still is a B movie with B movie quirks. Sometimes these quirks work to it's advantage. The soundtrack is exceptional and yet so stereotypical that it could really fit any movie made at this time. The vampire make-up and special effects showcase the low budget and yet it actually adds character and nuance simply because the film is so sincere. The problems come when we see some of the side characters, particularly the gay interior designers in the beginning of the film who are played for all the cheap laughs their stereotypical characterization can milk. I think this was inappropriate even for the times. It's just cheap titillation, getting a reaction for the sake of one. Fortunately although 'Blacula' has moments of cheap B movie exploitation in other regards none of them come in dealing with our main character.This film is so fortunate in having William Marshall in the title role. He elevates the whole thing to another level. He is so charismatic and that deep baritone voice has such resonance and power. I would have found it hard not to like him even if the film didn't give offer anything interesting with his character. It does however. The back story and character arch for this vampire are very in tune with the best of vampire stories. 'Blacula' is a lot more complex and tragic than a great deal of vampires. With a title like 'Blacula' one would expect this film to play up all the rape aspects of vampirism. 'Blacula' actually goes back to Stoker and shows vampirism as a curse. Nowhere is this point driven more home than in Marshall's performance. There comes a moment in the end of the film where Mamuwalde curses the vampire hunters for destroying his bride. I don't think Lugosi or Lee could have delivered the material better than Marshall.Occasionally these A.I.P pictures were able to honor the old Gothic horror films while still being hip and edgy. 'Blacula' is a prime example. The funkiness is to be enjoyed for it's camp value but vampire and horror lovers will not snicker as much as they thought they might. 'Blacula' has bite.