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].
Approximately $1 million in U.S./Canada rentals [17]. Plot Summary subtitle Scream Blacula Scream
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]. The story follows the death of a voodoo
Restoration versions are available on Blu-ray from Scream Factory and streaming on platforms like Tubi TV [9, 16]. Plot Summary Upon awakening, Blacula bites Willis, turning
Bob Kelljan, known for the Count Yorga vampire films [17, 20].
Initial reviews were mixed; critics from The Monthly Film Bulletin felt it followed "well-trodden paths," while others found the voodoo element added necessary depth compared to the original [8, 14].
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].