Blacula
“BLOODSUCKER! Deadlier than Dracula!”
Synopsis
An 18th century African prince is turned into a vampire while visiting Transylvania. Two centuries later, he rises from his coffin attacking various residents of Los Angeles and meets Tina, a woman who he believes is the reincarnation of his deceased wife.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2013-10-14
Top Cast
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William Marshall
Blacula / Prince Mamuwalde
Vonetta McGee
Tina
Denise Nicholas
Michelle
Thalmus Rasulala
Gordon Thomas
Gordon Pinsent
Lt. John "Jack" Peters
Charles Macaulay
Dracula
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Skillet
Elisha Cook Jr.
Sam
Emily Yancy
Nancy
Ketty Lester
Juanita Jones
Lance Taylor Sr.
Swenson
Ted Harris
Bobby McCoy
Rick Metzler
Billy Schaffer
Logan Field
Barnes
St. Clair Lee
Self (The Hues Corporation)
Hubert Ann Kelley
Self (The Hues Corporation)
Karl Russell
Self (The Hues Corporation)
Karl Russell
Self (The Hues Corporation)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 28, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.96x
+$1.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Crain
- Screenplay & Story
- Joan Torres, Raymond Koenig
- Original Score
- Gene Page
- Original Title
- Blacula
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures, Power Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Crain
Joan Torres, Raymond Koenig, Bram Stoker
Gene Page
John M. Stephens
Allan Jacobs
Joseph T. Naar, Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
William Crain
Director
Joan Torres
Screenplay
Joseph T. Naar
Producer
Gene Page
Original Music Composer
John M. Stephens
Director of Photography
Raymond Koenig
Screenplay
Allan Jacobs
Editor
George Fisher
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blacula
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blacula about?
An 18th century African prince is turned into a vampire while visiting Transylvania. Two centuries later, he rises from his coffin attacking various residents of Los Angeles and meets Tina, a woman who he believes is the reincarnation of his deceased wife.
Who directed Blacula?
Blacula was directed by William Crain.
Who stars in Blacula?
The principal cast of Blacula includes William Marshall, Vonetta McGee, Denise Nicholas, Thalmus Rasulala, Gordon Pinsent.
When was Blacula released and how long is it?
Blacula was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Blacula?
Blacula had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (3.96 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Blacula?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blacula was composed by Gene Page.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blacula?
Blacula holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).