Review of Blacula (1972) by Greg S — 27 May 2011

Well, I've finally seen Blacula. I figured as this movie has been the recipient of many a joke; some even by myself; I should actually see it. Well, a great cross of genres, blaxploitation and vampires.

Cinema of this quality just writes itself! This era of filmmaking....I think I can use the term, is full of stereotypes; the overly flamboyant gay interior decorators; the obligatory night club scenes (complete with live music); sassy woman cab driver; poor effects and makeup; I could go on.

It was nice to see that if you throw an unlit kerosene lamp at a blacula (I believe you can use it as a term now to describe all black vampires), that the lamp will explode even without the presence of flame anywhere in the building.

I was also surprised to learn that once you become a vampire, you need to go to the costume store and buy a cape or hood to wear. All this just adds to the mystique that is Blacula.