Blacula (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1972, Blacula is a fantasy and horror film directed by William Crain, running about 93 minutes. “Blacula! - Dracula's Soul Brother!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Blacula stars William Marshall as Blacula / Prince Mamuwalde, Vonetta McGee as Tina, Denise Nicholas as Michelle and Thalmus Rasulala as Gordon Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Blacula has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blacula page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blacula tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blacula (1972)?
- In US, Blacula is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blacula worth watching?
- Blacula holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blacula?
- Blacula stars William Marshall, Vonetta McGee, Denise Nicholas, Thalmus Rasulala and Gordon Pinsent.
- When was Blacula released?
- Blacula was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.