Review of Blacula (1972) by Alex K — 16 Mar 2014

1931's Dracula Is One Of My Favorite Films.

This review of Blacula (1972) was written by Alex K on 16 Mar 2014.

Blacula has generally received mixed reviews.

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By J.c. Maçek Iii (59) for PopMatters (2,617) on 12 Apr 2015

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By Trevor D (153) on 17 Apr 2011

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By Anthony W (322) on 26 Oct 2011

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By Matt Brunson (2,422) for Creative Loafing (2,337) on 03 Apr 2015

The film possesses a lively sense of humor and is very much a product of its time, but those seeking PC comfort cinema had best steer clear…

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By Rob H (635) on 29 Sep 2011

Kick ass ost and heavy on the campiness. Not as good as some of the hammer flicks, but still worth checking out…

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By Scott Tobias (1,684) for The Dissolve (1,478) on 02 Mar 2015

The placement of an old-fashioned Dracula in a modern black neighborhood is a great idea, but amateurish production leaves Marshall stranded…

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By Brett B (1,185) on 29 Apr 2012

You know what? This is a much better film than the silly title would indicate…

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By Ian Berriman (39) for SFX Magazine (298) on 20 Dec 2010

William Marshall brings considerable nobility to the lead role - no mean feat when you've got patches of hair glued all over your face and…

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By Ken T (997) on 18 Feb 2011

Definitely a shock…

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By Pete D (50) on 13 Sep 2015

How can people be so negative re: Blacula?!!! I loved it…

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