Blacula

ahhhhh you cann certainly tell when watching this movie that they thought BLACK VAMPIRE before they thought up a plot.

Blacula tells the story of an african prince mamawalde who gets turned into a vampire than none other than dracula, and is sealed away until he wakes up in the 70's new york (i think, i could be wrong) and runs into a woman who shares a striking resemblence to his wife.
While he goes around drinking blood and creating a legion of vampires, a detective iinvestigates the strange murders around the city and soon discovers that an ancient evil with some funky sideburns has been awakened.

its so obvious they wanted a black vampire before considering what the synopsis may be. but then again, i suppose its one of those movies that doesnt get value from its plot, but from its concept and execution.

This movie best reflects both cheesey old horror film AND some real strong themes and conventions of Blaxpoitation film.
I mean, the film is horrible to watch in the way that very characters this stereotype and you cant help but laugh.

The music is so much like a 70's cop film, the vampire make up is quite badly done, but these just add to the quality of the film.
Besides an odd smile from the actor playing Blacula every now and then, he does seem to take his role too seriously.

But the film itself, for a 70's film, is directed so smoothly, its almost... soothing. i have fell asleep during this film twice, but not in a bad way to any discredit, just in a way that it lulls me to sleep. hmmm.

anyway, theres my review.

ummmm i havnt rated a film with an outt of 10 prviously, but i may aswell start now.

5/10

its a classic. and its good. but a little silly and obviously no masterpeice. or.... narh scrap that, it''s a masterpeice in its own way.