Subtitle Scream Blacula Scream Apr 2026

Bob Kelljan, known for the Count Yorga vampire films [17, 20].

Approximately $1 million in U.S./Canada rentals [17]. Plot Summary

The story follows the death of a voodoo queen, whose adopted apprentice, (Pam Grier), is chosen as her successor [17, 21]. Outraged, the queen's biological son, Willis (Richard Lawson), seeks revenge by resurrecting the remains of Prince Mamuwalde (Blacula) [7, 17]. subtitle Scream Blacula Scream

Joan Torres and Raymond Koenig returned for the sequel, with Maurice Jules [17, 20]. Key Cast: William Marshall as Prince Mamuwalde (Blacula) [13, 17]. Pam Grier as Lisa Fortier, a voodoo priestess [7, 18]. Richard Lawson as Willis Daniels (film debut) [7, 17]. Release Date: June 27, 1973 [17].

Upon awakening, Blacula bites Willis, turning him into a vampire slave [17]. Seeking to end his eternal curse, Mamuwalde asks Lisa to perform a voodoo ritual to "exorcise" his vampirism [12, 14]. The film culminates in a confrontation with the police where Lisa, witnessing Mamuwalde's violence, ends the curse by stabbing a voodoo doll of him, causing him to scream in agony as the film ends [12, 23]. Bob Kelljan, known for the Count Yorga vampire

Despite some negative press—including being "awarded" Worst Blaxploitation Movie by The Golden Turkey Awards—it is often considered a cult classic of the genre today [8, 21].

William Marshall's performance was widely praised for bringing "charisma and dignity" to a role that could have been pure exploitation [10, 13]. Pam Grier as Lisa Fortier, a voodoo priestess [7, 18]

Restoration versions are available on Blu-ray from Scream Factory and streaming on platforms like Tubi TV [9, 16].