Blacula is a 1972 American blaxploitation horror film directed by William Crain.
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10 Facts About Blacula
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Blacula was released to mixed reviews in the United States, but was one of the top-grossing films of the year.
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Blacula was followed by the sequel Scream Blacula Scream in 1973 and inspired a wave of blaxploitation-themed horror films.
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Blacula becomes obsessed with Tina, believing her to be the reincarnation of Luva.
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Blacula follows Tina after leaving the funeral home but unintentionally frightens her.
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Blacula asks Tina to see him again the following evening, but they are interrupted by Nancy, a photographer who takes a photograph of them together.
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Blacula was in production between late January and late March 1972.
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Blacula was shot on location in Los Angeles, with some scenes shot in Watts and the final scenes taken at the Hyperion Outfall Treatment Plant in Playa del Rey.
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Music for Blacula is unlike that of most horror films as it features a funk soundtrack, as opposed to haunting classical music.
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Blacula opened in Washington, Dallas, Seattle and Oklahoma City on July 26,1972, and in Chicago two days later.
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