Blacula

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Theatrical Release Date:

08/09/1994

DVD Release Date:

01/20/2004

Run Time:

92min.

Starring:

William Marshall , Vonetta McGee , Denise Nicholas , Thalmus Rasulala , Gordon Pinsent

Director(s):

William Crain

MPAA Rating:

Genre(s):

Horror,Thriller

Plot: Advertised as the 100th production of American International studios, Blacula stars actor/singer William Marshall in the title role. An 18th century African prince, Blacula is transmogrified into a vampire while visiting Transylvania. Read More

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