Review of Blacula (1972) by Alexander A — 12 Feb 2010

Is anyone else disturbed by the fact that Blacula is the King of Cartoons on Pee-Wee's Playhouse?

This review of Blacula (1972) was written by Alexander A on 12 Feb 2010.

Blacula has generally received mixed reviews.

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