Scream Blacula Scream 1973

When the Mama Loa, the leader of a voodoo cult, passes away, a fierce debate erupts regarding her succession. The cult members rally behind Lisa Fortier, played by Pam Grier, which angers fellow member Willis portrayed by Richard Lawson. In a desperate and misguided effort to consolidate his power, Willis unearths the bones of Prince Mamuwalde, famously known as Blacula, brilliantly portrayed by William Marshall, and brings the vampire back to life. Once resurrected, Blacula does not waste any time; he vampirizes Willis, placing him firmly under his dominion.

As the horrific contagion of vampirism disseminates through their group of friends and cult members, Blacula’s gaze turns toward Lisa when he encounters her at a lively gathering hosted by her boyfriend, Justin, played by Don Mitchell. Justin is a passionate collector of African art, and during the festivities, Mamuwalde is captivated by one particular artifact—a necklace that once belonged to his long-lost wife, Luva. Blacula believes Lisa possesses the key to breaking his curse and aims to persuade her to perform a voodoo exorcism.

Meanwhile, Justin becomes increasingly involved with law enforcement as they investigate a string of mysterious cases involving bloodless bodies and vanishing individuals. He quickly connects the dots leading back to Mamuwalde. Initially, Lisa sympathizes with Mamuwalde’s plight and agrees to help him with the exorcism; however, their sacred rite is abruptly disrupted by Justin accompanied by the police in their mission to eliminate the vampire threat.

In a fit of rage due to the interference that jeopardizes his chances of liberation, Blacula embarks on a murderous spree, targeting the very officers sent to stop him, and ultimately threatening Justin’s life. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Lisa understands that she must take action to end Blacula’s reign of terror. The climax of the film unfolds ambiguously as Lisa clutches the voodoo doll she crafted for the exorcism and repeatedly drives a wooden arrow into its heart, inflicting pain upon Blacula as he screams in anguish.