Blacula (1972) KILL COUNT

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  • @kitnoles6199
    @kitnoles6199 Рік тому +7413

    Funnily enough, I think a lot of people my age got exposed to the idea of Blacula through The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, which portrayed Dracula as an elderly black man (although more inspired by Redd Fox)

    • @whyphy2213
      @whyphy2213 Рік тому +596

      Grim: Why do you insist we watch this stupid thing?
      Billy: Am I the only one who understands the complexity of this cinematically ambitious masterpiece? This movie isn't stupid! You're stupid!
      Grim: (crying) Oh Billy why, You shouldn’t have said that

    • @slinkbradshaw8674
      @slinkbradshaw8674 Рік тому +181

      Yup that's where I first heard of him, I thought he was an invention of the show at the time lol

    • @KamiCatzee
      @KamiCatzee Рік тому +3

      "Scrape and Lick"

    • @ctshaffer1999
      @ctshaffer1999 Рік тому +463

      “Dracula don’t suck blood, Dracula scrape and lick!”

    • @tobiaslawrence8928
      @tobiaslawrence8928 Рік тому +1

      Dracula; Now Dracula going to separate y'all from ugly to dummy. You ugly you ugly you ugly you a dummy.

  • @strawberrana
    @strawberrana Рік тому +1134

    "we don't want to deal with slavery"
    "we didn't want to either, but we had to"
    lmaooo what a legend

    • @codynoth4183
      @codynoth4183 Рік тому +9

      Because slavery in America existed in the 70s. My eyes have rolled so hard that I can probably create two halves of a snowman with them.

    • @nlamaa
      @nlamaa Рік тому +2

      @@codynoth4183 Wow so true. Black people definitely haven't had to deal with the after effects of slavery for 200 years!
      *ignores systemic racism, redlining, and generational wealth disparities*

    • @codynoth4183
      @codynoth4183 Рік тому

      @@nlamaa America is the only country that has done anything to try and mitigate what it's done in the past. Slavery existed far before America seemingly "invented it" and if you think wealth is a "white person privilege" you're just as racist as anyone you claim to be.
      Actions speak louder than words and black communities have been regressing more and more in the last 20 years than anything "slavery" could have done.

    • @strawberrana
      @strawberrana Рік тому +87

      @@codynoth4183 ?

    • @afroartist1086
      @afroartist1086 Рік тому +1

      @@codynoth4183 Nothing in that statement implied slavery to be taking place currently (in the 70s). Moron.

  • @VivaLaDnDLogs
    @VivaLaDnDLogs Рік тому +976

    Choosing to have him willingly walk into the sun when he's lost Luna/Tina again for good is a beautiful choice. He dies as a heartbroken man in love, not the monster they made him. Enormous praise for William Marshall as one of the best Dracula to ever grace the screen!

    • @scudman51
      @scudman51 Рік тому +12

      This makes me cry every time I see it. He's got nothing left to live for...
      EDIT: or Unlive for... 🤣

    • @CurliFox
      @CurliFox Рік тому

      He kills innocent people, so yes, he was a monster.

  • @brandigarza5319
    @brandigarza5319 Рік тому +1542

    Really appreciate the comment on how Blacula's poise appealed to white audiences. As a Black woman I've been told so many times how "well spoken" I am, like how does one take that.

    • @jackleg6143
      @jackleg6143 Рік тому +207

      That’s always such a back handed and micro aggressive comment bc they never tell white people how “well spoken they are.”

    • @DavidKen878
      @DavidKen878 Рік тому +27

      You take it as if black people don't speak well and you do. Instead of getting offended when you're told that, maybe get upset that your people sometimes speak like they've never read a book before.

    • @user-ht5ce2it3z
      @user-ht5ce2it3z Рік тому +273

      @@DavidKen878 nice job making a micro aggression into a full on one.

    • @DavidKen878
      @DavidKen878 Рік тому +16

      @@user-ht5ce2it3z It's not a microagression if it's true.

    • @jackleg6143
      @jackleg6143 Рік тому +1

      @@DavidKen878 no it’s not your simply just racist, and you either don’t wanna acknowledge it or your proud of it

  • @tinkerer3399
    @tinkerer3399 Рік тому +1752

    I love that they have a genuine reason for the name Blacula. This movie shocks some people when they realize that it actually takes itself seriously and it's not some silly parody.

    • @jimmyv5494
      @jimmyv5494 Рік тому +119

      People mention this move as being black sensationalism when in reality it uses it as clickbait to get people interested and actually shows an interesting story. Both Blacula and the main character guy were black but they were both pretty cool and badass. The movie had a bunch of other stereotypes but I think it really tried to play it serious

    • @Smoke3380
      @Smoke3380 Рік тому +41

      Dude it's a legit movie that did so much to add dignity and real stuff. He's like Denzel. It's absolutely a masterpiece

    • @jodiescrivener8005
      @jodiescrivener8005 Рік тому +7

      Honestly how I came across it but genuinely enjoyed it

  • @corbingarber7765
    @corbingarber7765 Рік тому +1333

    I will always prefer kill counts for more obscure cult films than the latest boring remake of an established franchise. Glad that you’re giving Blacula some recognition, truly one of the defining blaxploitation films.

    • @jakeb7242
      @jakeb7242 Рік тому +43

      So true, I remember when James did sleep away camp and that's when I realized how awesome those obscure kill counts are over the usual Halloween remake or whatever

    • @Prof.Pwnalot
      @Prof.Pwnalot Рік тому +6

      Black-exploitation..... I disagree, all races use violence and drugs, even depicted in many movies.
      White-exploitation.... next time i watch taxi driver and godfather, fuck it, even fight club lol. Even that term i disagree with.
      Movies are art.
      Whole point is, regardless of views, black cast...
      So i don't see how that's anything other than empowering lol.
      Edit: Also an honor to have an amazing character such as Dracula being played by a black man.
      If anything if racists were evolved, they'd have a problem giving such a kick ass concept to someone of that background.
      I mean, i'm not buying that it was made as a movie to put down black people. Beyond crazy for anyone to think that.
      No way people were more woke and PC back in 1972 compared to now. Black exploitation, pfffft.

    • @memesarekeem
      @memesarekeem Рік тому +41

      ​@@Prof.Pwnalot The fact you make a comparison of blaxploitation and "white-exploitation" at all is foolish. You very obviously don't understand the subtly of racism and how systemic racism works. You're a troll, but you must be educated regardless.
      "So I don't see how that's anything other than empowering lol." Would you say the same about forced bondage then? Consisting of ONLY black people? Is slavery empowering?
      Blaxploitation films are often riddled with stereotypes and harmful misconceptions. They were made to appeal to specific audiences in mind and made with low budgets to make a quick profit. The problem is not that black people are in a movie, as you claim it to be. The problem was that they were in this KIND of movie, cheap, without care. This was released in 72, but all throughout the 70s we have movies such as Alien, A clockwork orange, Star wars.. Where's all the black characters in those movies? They weren't getting hired for them.
      Your bait is not intriguing nor in the littlest sense funny. The sadder part is no one took it, so now you're left with only this to read. Go back to the 4chan forum from whence you came.

    • @kingstarscream3807
      @kingstarscream3807 Рік тому +3

      @@memesarekeem Imagine somebody unironically crapping on 4chan as if it wasn't the last bastion of free speech on the internet and didn't deserve heaps of praise for that element alone. Many would say that you ought to go back to Reddit whence you came.
      Also, if he was trolling then I would say troll job successful considering you wrote a triggered novel. You took the bait, mate.

    • @mystic-mess9866
      @mystic-mess9866 Рік тому

      @@kingstarscream3807 ah yes, “free-speech”, where we can call everyone slurs & openly spread nazi propaganda. if anyone belongs on reddit its you with all your incels.

  • @jongon0848
    @jongon0848 Рік тому +306

    Anybody else feel like William Marshall would've been a perfect backup voice for Darth Vader if James Earl Jones wasn't able to do it? Damn what a voice!

    • @imperatordei6615
      @imperatordei6615 Рік тому +40

      He’s like a hybrid of James Earl Jones and Christopher Lee

    • @MajinBLJ
      @MajinBLJ Рік тому +8

      @@imperatordei6615 Christopher Earl Joneslee

    • @DraconicDuelist
      @DraconicDuelist Рік тому

      @@MajinBLJ Fanciest Southern hillbilly sounding name I've ever seen.

    • @zinkheroofyoutube8004
      @zinkheroofyoutube8004 7 місяців тому +1

      I love him so damn much, if anyone has more movies to recommend with him in them, I’d love to know

  • @sakusmith3255
    @sakusmith3255 Рік тому +281

    The fact you do black films and give detailed back story’s of the people and our struggles . I love it

  • @julianpradarodriguez7336
    @julianpradarodriguez7336 Рік тому +2468

    I love how james doesnt just cover the most popular movies, he goes into obscure or less known movies and analizes them. Love ya

    • @farmageddonfuul4789
      @farmageddonfuul4789 Рік тому +10

      Check out Horror Geek as well

    • @princesssummernight
      @princesssummernight Рік тому +14

      Maybe one day lost boys kill count might happen

    • @sammy1552
      @sammy1552 Рік тому +25

      @@princesssummernight Lost Boys is no where near an obscure movie.

    • @baker4132
      @baker4132 Рік тому +33

      He covered literally every single popular horror movie already, wtf else is he gonna do now?

    • @kiwikiwi5671
      @kiwikiwi5671 Рік тому +48

      Blacula lesser known?? How? Unless you mean outside of certain communities then I guess

  • @De13373r
    @De13373r Рік тому +966

    I love this movie so much. That said you could have a gun to my head, I would not be able to explain to you what Skillet’s purpose was.

    • @DeadMeat
      @DeadMeat  Рік тому +585

      His purpose was to have some of that there.... chammmmPAGNE

    • @jeffmac813
      @jeffmac813 Рік тому +52

      If a character is awesome and entertains you, that's all the purpose they need!

    • @thehorrorwombat
      @thehorrorwombat Рік тому +26

      i guess skillet's purpose was to be an entertaining character, which I think he definitely suceeded at

    • @kidfireflank
      @kidfireflank Рік тому +8

      This movie is the best

    • @chuckchance329
      @chuckchance329 Рік тому +10

      @@DeadMeat French chammmPAGNE 😂😂😂

  • @scarletcroc3821
    @scarletcroc3821 6 місяців тому +22

    I really like your explanation of the blacksploitation genre. People are usually quick to point to its negatives and not many people talk about its actual positives

  • @SunflowerSocialist
    @SunflowerSocialist Рік тому +281

    Feel like it’s worth mentioning that when the funeral home owner mentions that the other part of the gay couple was white, and then he doesn’t get many white folks in his funeral home, that was actually a bit of a commentary on segregation in funeral homes, which is something that still happens to this day.

    • @maxmalten7749
      @maxmalten7749 Рік тому +9

      It does!? Wtf thats pretty insane.

    • @SunflowerSocialist
      @SunflowerSocialist Рік тому +14

      @@maxmalten7749 ask a mortician did a great video on it

    • @Richterdgf
      @Richterdgf 8 місяців тому +4

      ​@maxmalten7749 it absolutely does. Heck, I sometimes see ads for a funeral home in my area that specifies that it's a Black funeral home in their own ad.

  • @frozendogfood
    @frozendogfood Рік тому +580

    James dressing like a dirty 70's cop is something I think we can all support

  • @rddav1
    @rddav1 Рік тому +363

    The scene where the vampire cabbie runs in slow motion towards her victim really traumatized me as a kid. My mom was truly pissed at my dad for taking me and my brother to see this movie...LOL! I was only 7 yrs old back in '72. It's really cool that James covered this truly underrated film!

    • @ophelialewis6752
      @ophelialewis6752 Рік тому +10

      My dad and uncle felt the exact same way when they saw the film in theaters too lol

    • @nonyabusiness2510
      @nonyabusiness2510 Рік тому +2

      Me as well. That scene is really scary.

    • @77Creation
      @77Creation Рік тому +2

      One of the scariest scenes in horror. Chills 😳

  • @Half_theBattle
    @Half_theBattle Рік тому +115

    I love the fact that Mamuwalde, Dracula, Gordon, and Sam are all played by recognizable Star Trek guest stars.

  • @aubreyknight7563
    @aubreyknight7563 Рік тому +39

    The fact that James had to say that movies have been speaking about social issues forever is insane. He should not have had to say that but then again internet.

    • @ComicWriter-ml3qt
      @ComicWriter-ml3qt 9 місяців тому +3

      The culture war has made movie discussions more stupid.

    • @Tacman215
      @Tacman215 7 місяців тому +2

      I think it depends what he's referring to when he says that. Alot of movies and shows nowadays don't approach social/political issues with grace, but instead shove them down your throat or present them in a negative, counter-productive way, (offering no real solutions or examples of how to be, but instead yelling at the people, usually in the form of a blanket statement, that they suck). If any criticism for modern movies/shows is dismissed because "shows and movies have always had politics in them," then it kind of misses the point of the criticism in the first place. Approaching these issues as black and white, metaphorically-speaking, is a bad thing to do, and shoving messages down the throat of the audience without nuance, or by interrupting the story, is a bad way to approach those topics.
      There are definitely some who are against any social issues being presented whatsoever. If those are the people who James is referring to, then I agree with that.

    • @GustEdgeOfficial
      @GustEdgeOfficial 5 місяців тому

      @@Tacman215well said

  • @madisonpetty9321
    @madisonpetty9321 Рік тому +140

    Gordon is an insane Van Helsing type vampire slayer and i love that you give him the respect he deserves. no hesitating, no waffling, he starts staking assholes on sight

  • @ceilinh6004
    @ceilinh6004 Рік тому +34

    "Turnering Tina into a vampire."
    I hereby declare this to be the best pun of the video.

  • @thedrewdog
    @thedrewdog Рік тому +92

    The hallway scene is one of the scariest scenes in ANY horror movie. It's like an actual nightmare.

    • @nonyabusiness2510
      @nonyabusiness2510 Рік тому +12

      you ARE NOT KIDDING>. Scared the crap out of me. Even as an adult it creeps me out. The body thawing. The glistening skin, the twitch of the body and then that slow motion run down the hallway. Hell NO!!!

    • @elijahvincent985
      @elijahvincent985 8 місяців тому +1

      Not to mention the fact this isn't rated R or X, but PG!

    • @thedrewdog
      @thedrewdog 3 місяці тому

      @@elijahvincent985 TIL that the cabbie vampire is Ketty Lester, singer of one of my favorite love songs: "Love Letters", also heard in Killing Me Softly and Blue Velvet. Blew my damn mind.

  • @jcaashby3
    @jcaashby3 Рік тому +75

    Loved these movies as a black kid growing up in New York. You never knew when the movie would come on but when it did you sat there and watched it!!

    • @nonyabusiness2510
      @nonyabusiness2510 Рік тому +4

      Same with this white kid. I loved this movie. I thought it was really scary and well done. Same with New York. You probably remember Chiller Theater with the 6 fingered hand. I grew up in New Jersey and we got all the NY stations.

  • @wolvepotter5858
    @wolvepotter5858 Рік тому +245

    I love it when no-budget films like this and Basket Case are more honest about showing what their respective cities looked like back in the time the film was made. It’s like we’re witnessing the unveiling of a time capsule that was buried behind the romanticised interpretations of said cities

  • @Seelebob
    @Seelebob Рік тому +484

    I was hoping this movie would be covered. Such an underrated classic with real history to it

    • @Jamorizz
      @Jamorizz Рік тому +1

      Again this movie corny as hell

    • @bjm_hitman04
      @bjm_hitman04 Рік тому +1

      Not even that good

    • @Clown_the_Clown
      @Clown_the_Clown Рік тому

      "Real History"
      Mhmmm sure

    • @joem.3124
      @joem.3124 Рік тому +1

      The classic, historically accurate Blacula

    • @CeeWorld69
      @CeeWorld69 Рік тому +8

      Here comes all of the colonizers mad as hell at this comment 😂😂🤣🤣, never fails

  • @hellaflyphotoguy
    @hellaflyphotoguy Рік тому +85

    That "Mrs. Luva Luva" line had me stupid laughing for a good 30 seconds. Awesome job as always, James 😂😂😂

  • @RandomAticsJR
    @RandomAticsJR Рік тому +14

    I think James is now single-handedly responsible for Tubi putting all these movies on their site.

  • @dasninjastix
    @dasninjastix Рік тому +677

    This channel deserves commendation for your dedication to film history. And by extension cultural history and perspective. You folks do a hell of a job with your research and editorializing. This was highly informative and educative; I really appreciate the effort and passion you people put into making these videos.

    • @DeadMeat
      @DeadMeat  Рік тому +166

      Thank you so much!

    • @sebsignat8286
      @sebsignat8286 Рік тому +3

      @@DeadMeat how do you determine which ones to kill count?

    • @scott--1629
      @scott--1629 Рік тому +4

      @@sebsignat8286 he aint gonna reply

    • @FSTGBE
      @FSTGBE Рік тому +4

      You’d be shocked

    • @garrettjrussell
      @garrettjrussell Рік тому +8

      @@sebsignat8286 Sebs, from all my James and Chelsea (Dead Meat creators and main stars through this channel and their other forms of entertainment, ie podcast, etc) listening and watching, I'm fairly certain they pick films based on two things: Input by fans through emails/comments and James' own desire to do certain films, like this one in Blacula. He's done kill counts based solely on fans outpouring and constant badgering for certain films and other times he's done films based only on what he likes. It's just a mish-mash of all these things combined. I personally love it as we get great historical lessons like Blacula, but also the main franchises as well. It really helps to keep things fresh.
      edit - to add also that James has talked about how he sometimes struggles doing the long running franchises that never were that popular (like Leprechaun franchise,) because they don't bring in a lot of views, which hurts the channel. He still does them, but I'm sure there's a strategy behind when to release Kill Counts that he knows might not get the most clicks. There has to be major consideration within the Dead Meat team about this as well.

  • @TheeKookyWildflower
    @TheeKookyWildflower Рік тому +699

    Funky Presentation, My Man! Seriously, you paid great respect to this piece, and I appreciated your time and energy. Blacula is a fun movie, and a good time's guaranteed. Your threads look pretty sweet and your dance moves, well, they were dance moves. I enjoyed another great kill count. Thank you!

  • @JustTooDamnHonest
    @JustTooDamnHonest Рік тому +33

    Being a vampire can fit in any era be it in the late 1700s or the 1970s. He is definitely is a timeless icon within the supernatural pantheon of cinema.

  • @danmurray8820
    @danmurray8820 Рік тому +12

    The "Mrs. Luva Luva" line may be my absolutely favorite gag you have ever done

  • @victorygamer713
    @victorygamer713 Рік тому +301

    Whenever there’s a new kill count, It always brings a smile to my face. Thank you James for the amazing content.

  • @portiada
    @portiada Рік тому +428

    JAMES, I've been a fan since your first year. Thank you always for your treatment of this movie, Bones, and Def by Temptation. It's awesome that you recognize them as "just another fun movie with cool kills" as well as acknowledge them to be influenced by the experiences of the people and subject to the injustices of the industry. I love to see someone outside our demographic value it as "normal"/regular culture (because it is!) without erasing it's importance or impact. And you bring them back with a younger audience. Serious, dude, to you and your whole team (Chelsea has picked some good ones, too) good work.

    • @DeadMeat
      @DeadMeat  Рік тому +119

      ❤️❤️

    • @codynoth4183
      @codynoth4183 Рік тому

      Any time we try to recognize something like this as "normal/regular culture" we're called racist because "YOU TOTALLY DON'T GET THE IMPORTANCE OR IMPACT THIS HAD FOR BLACK PEOPLE YOU RACIST!"
      So yeah, don't really blame this on people "outside of our demographic" whatever the fuck that means.

    • @Mr_Kelly
      @Mr_Kelly Рік тому +12

      @@DeadMeat Love your vids 😊

  • @Thesilverfist62
    @Thesilverfist62 Рік тому +26

    James looks like a 70's detective in this kill count he's about to light a cigarette and solve a murder.

  • @deasiatippens320
    @deasiatippens320 Рік тому +19

    I'm 39 years old and I can remember watching this on VHS with my older brother, me as a kid being terrified. This was my introduction to vampires. Brings back great memories. I kinda wish they remake this movie

  • @paluckisteven
    @paluckisteven Рік тому +95

    “Do you live here?”
    “No dumbass she stole it.”
    James is out here with the fire. 11:18

  • @fighthubcentral
    @fighthubcentral Рік тому +474

    Nothing beats a Friday Afternoon Kills Count! James is such an amazing presenter it's insane. All love ♥️

    • @JaaronBrice
      @JaaronBrice Рік тому +2

      I subbed to you just now

    • @DignanWith28Felonies.
      @DignanWith28Felonies. Рік тому +5

      Completely off topic but how amazing is Invincible? I really am getting impatient waiting for S2.

    • @fighthubcentral
      @fighthubcentral Рік тому +5

      @@DignanWith28Felonies. amazing, cant wait for season 2

    • @Excalibur-je5pk
      @Excalibur-je5pk Рік тому +1

      @@DignanWith28Felonies. brutal as all fuck and extremely emotionally damaging. 10/10

    • @turboanimationchannel
      @turboanimationchannel Рік тому

      This came out in the morning for me.

  • @jamesburky
    @jamesburky Рік тому +51

    Screw any viewers who complain about you and Chelsea talking about social justice issues in your videos and kill counts. Those topics, when relevant, are massively important to helping us understand the art. Keep it up

  • @LovingKeyshiaCole
    @LovingKeyshiaCole Рік тому +40

    James, why am I laughing my tale off at this Kill Count? I screamed when you were talking about Juanita running down the hall (amazing memorable shot) and you said 'I told you sometimes I can get a little crazy'. Clearly that was from 'Don't Be a Menace To Society While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood'. You got some flavor James and I like it!

    • @kerryparsley9962
      @kerryparsley9962 Рік тому +1

      My dude I was on the floor. I love effort James puts in.

  • @groovesinman9112
    @groovesinman9112 Рік тому +51

    William Marshall is so cool in this role. He is just such a cool dude

  • @NoirValkyrie
    @NoirValkyrie Рік тому +309

    I used to think this movie was wild as a child, as an adult, I have so much respect for it. We've been fighting to be seen and included for a long time (still are) and the fact that they did this and did so seriously is amazing when you think about it. They mixed social messaging with reality and entertainment. Hopefully more folks will know about this movie after being covered on the channel!

    • @skaterrabbit2005
      @skaterrabbit2005 Рік тому +10

      I respect what you're trying to say, however I disagree. In a world where hip hop is the most dominant music genre, and black lives matter riots seem to rule the country, I wholeheartedly disagree that blacks are "still fighting to be included". Maybe that comes from the fact that I live and breathe hip hop. Hip hop is my culture, and there's thousands of rappers telling their stories to a mainstream audience. As well as the very casual racism thrown at whites in rap culture, id say blacks have undeniably left an incredible mark on the world that will last for centuries

    • @milagomez55
      @milagomez55 Рік тому

      @@skaterrabbit2005 oh yeah just like the income inequality that jim crow and slavery caused for black americans has left and is still leaving a mark on the world but you know just victimize yourself 😭😭 get a grip

    • @nlamaa
      @nlamaa Рік тому +21

      @@skaterrabbit2005 Ironic that you'd complain about "very casual racism" in this comment lmao

    • @user-ju1co7zo5i
      @user-ju1co7zo5i Рік тому +10

      @@skaterrabbit2005 what was the point in saying all this

    • @thedemoman88
      @thedemoman88 Рік тому +9

      @@skaterrabbit2005 Yes yes the only mark we left and will ever leave is rap music

  • @ARipeBanana
    @ARipeBanana Рік тому +22

    "Sir, are you ill?"
    That's gotta be my new favorite line

  • @SirSmoldham
    @SirSmoldham Рік тому +14

    I was honored to work with William Crain on an early screenplay for "The Fighting 99th" and to meet William Marshall at a Famous Monster's horror convention held at Universal Studios where Michael and Janet Jackson were shooting "Scream!" Good times.

  • @bob343536
    @bob343536 Рік тому +103

    It’s great to see you covering older movies on the Kill Count. “Scream Blacula Scream” was an excellent sequel too!! For more early 70’s vampire movies, try “Count Yorga Vampire” and “The Return of Count Yorga”.
    Edited to add: I’m glad I’m not the only one who laughed out loud when Blacula threw the garbage can at that cop ha ha.

  • @pfmontgomery
    @pfmontgomery Рік тому +168

    Just want to give James and crew props for venturing outside your comfort zone in terms of cinematic eras. I know you’ve expressed trepidation about covering areas like international film, but the Kill Counts for this and Dracula have such great historical footnotes and should give you confidence to branch out (wherever you desire). I know modern American movies are likely always going to drive more views, but for whatever it’s worth, I love the content related to vintage and obscure films and a lot of us appreciate the work you put into that research. It doesn’t go unnoticed.

  • @eigerw
    @eigerw Рік тому +17

    William Marshall had one of the coolest voices ever.

  • @jimmyroach1269
    @jimmyroach1269 Рік тому +12

    The first time I saw William Marshall perform was as Dr. Daystrom on TOS Star Trek. He was brilliant, very talented actor and he is awesome in this film as well.

  • @tjrf9709
    @tjrf9709 Рік тому +66

    I haven’t watched this channel in 3 years and I can’t explain how much nostalgia I just got from the intro

    • @JonesyJustJonesy
      @JonesyJustJonesy Рік тому +4

      Boy oh boy, you got a lot to catch up on and laughs to be had!

    • @brianmcmanus4690
      @brianmcmanus4690 Рік тому +3

      What?!? Yeah, lucky you, you got alot of great content you could binge.

    • @briandurio6479
      @briandurio6479 Рік тому +2

      Have fun catching up it's a wild ride

    • @CinematicInsanity
      @CinematicInsanity Рік тому +3

      3 Years?! My man, you got one hell of a fun binge week ahead of ya!

    • @temari105
      @temari105 Рік тому +1

      Welcome back!

  • @juniper2061
    @juniper2061 Рік тому +85

    I like that Blacula cares about consent to someone he's romantically into that isn't just a snack. 🧛🏿‍♂️

  • @lordofire99
    @lordofire99 Рік тому +33

    Hey James, just so you know since I know you get upset over underperforming kill counts, this by far one of the best ones in a while. Loved your energy and respect for the source material both within the film and out. While you said you can't cover all sequel, the energy for this was great and I hope you come back to Scream Blacula Scream some day.

  • @kailiogden3202
    @kailiogden3202 Рік тому +23

    Great review! I'm glad you covered this movie. Mamuwalde is so criminally overlooked as a romantic vampire. Hopefully more people will go see it now that you've covered it. Also, great "To the Numbers" bit XD

  • @davidmenke7552
    @davidmenke7552 Рік тому +54

    I would love it if James would spread his wings and start doing analyses of films where there aren't necessarily kills or kill counts. He's got such a knack for it and there are sooo many movies I would just love to hear his take on. I immediately thought of The Wiz (with Blacula being a black movie) from 1978. I loved that movie as a little kid!

    • @alexisbidule5555
      @alexisbidule5555 Рік тому +2

      If it's horror movies you can send mail to suggest them for the podcast.

    • @cpeacenlove
      @cpeacenlove Рік тому +1

      Noooo, we need him here in he dark world. 😌

  • @jeanninebrice9107
    @jeanninebrice9107 Рік тому +47

    You have no idea how happy I am you’re doing this! I went into it thinking it was gonna be a silly spoofy thing but was actually a legit well made movie. And William Marshall had so much swag and gravitas. Love that he fought for his character’s depiction❤️❤️❤️👏🏿 awesome job James and lookin fly!

  • @JamesEnsor
    @JamesEnsor Рік тому +10

    As someone who is somewhat hearing impaired, I appreciate the humor in the music descriptions. Please please please keep doing them.

  • @mysteryninja354
    @mysteryninja354 Рік тому +8

    The "who scored the kills" breakdown is probably my favorite 'extra statistic' during The Numbers since you started introducing them. I understand it's not always useful in movies where almost all of the kills are the work of one character (such as slashers), or comparing films to earlier entries in their franchise (... again, like slashers). But I would love to see you use it again when it fits.

  • @raspberryjam348
    @raspberryjam348 Рік тому +19

    William Marshall’s voice is magnificent, as smooth as butter 🧈❤️

  • @Psychicpebblesstan
    @Psychicpebblesstan Рік тому +53

    My grandpa chose this as his movie for our movie club and my sister and I couldn’t stop laughing and admiring all of the outfits😂 this is such a classic movie my gpa would be so happy you’re covering it

    • @brianmcmanus4690
      @brianmcmanus4690 Рік тому +2

      That shit makes me feel old.

    • @jordangaddis9207
      @jordangaddis9207 Рік тому +3

      Aww you have a movie club with your gpa and sister?! That’s the sweetest thing lol

    • @Psychicpebblesstan
      @Psychicpebblesstan Рік тому +1

      @@jordangaddis9207 yeah! But we’ve all been so busy with life in general so we haven’t had a meeting in forever 🥲

  • @miskitoragee6296
    @miskitoragee6296 Рік тому +6

    Love how he goes through the history of the actors. So cool to give them props

  • @williamwells434
    @williamwells434 Рік тому +6

    He never fails to sneak in puns, humor, and insight. Excellent.

  • @tajjax1809
    @tajjax1809 Рік тому +30

    I love when James covers Black Horror movies

  • @mrx5840
    @mrx5840 Рік тому +46

    "No dumbass she stole it" had my laughing on the floor

  • @DavinPL
    @DavinPL Рік тому +4

    I always love the way that you talk about the production and the history and so many other things that give context to the creation of whatever you're killcounting, and this one is one of my favorites.

  • @tooslickforjew1557
    @tooslickforjew1557 Рік тому +18

    I really appreciate James covering these kinds of films. Really does shed light on a lot of culture that has faded into the background throughout the years.

  • @playton8349
    @playton8349 Рік тому +32

    I missed seeing these older films on the kill count. I love discovering cool retro horror films through it! Thanks, James :)

  • @erinblackirish
    @erinblackirish Рік тому +59

    Thank you for your restraint and professionalism when doing this count. You could have been… a lot. As an African American horror fan, you did the damn thing. Now, go put your ring on! 💪🏾❤️💯

  • @Morte_n
    @Morte_n Рік тому +82

    Big shout out to exposing the "kill your gays" trophe!
    But I can kinda excuse it in this movie since it's a 70's movie, their deaths serve as a story/plot point, is in a genre known for stereotyping characters and sometimes you should take any exposure as positive than none.

  • @bubblepop999
    @bubblepop999 Рік тому +21

    With Dead Meat on such a Vampire roll lately, Fright Night would be such a great addition.

  • @cgriff49
    @cgriff49 Рік тому +55

    I remember after hearing about this movie on an episode of “psych” I had to watch it and with this kill count I’m glad I did.

    • @humannameddylan992
      @humannameddylan992 Рік тому +6

      Gus: Count Chocula? You must be out of your damn mind.
      Shawn: What did I tell you? No one remembers Blacula except for us and Quentin Tarantino.

    • @aydin3103
      @aydin3103 Рік тому

      @@humannameddylan992 The appreciation I have for both of you for remembering this is immense. People don’t even know psych but it’s my favorite show 😢

    • @drzenter8324
      @drzenter8324 Рік тому +1

      That was the episode that introduced lassies future wife, right? That was a fun one

    • @cgriff49
      @cgriff49 Рік тому

      @@drzenter8324 yea I loved that episode especially Corey Feldmans character.

  • @tess..
    @tess.. Рік тому +19

    I like the addition of who killed who to the breakdown. I always wondered in the first couple Scream movies which killer was Ghost Face when

  • @whitethunder9064
    @whitethunder9064 Рік тому +3

    It makes sense that Blacula wouldn't show up on film then because they still used silver in pictures. Nowadays it WOULDN'T make sense if a vampire didn't appear, because pics don't use silver anymore.

  • @konstance13
    @konstance13 Рік тому +5

    I love how this movie calls out the police indifference to a lot of victims, like blaming the taxi driver and losing the files on a gay black victim.

  • @elliewizmas9262
    @elliewizmas9262 Рік тому +73

    James constantly forgetting his wedding ring is becoming one of my favorite bits

  • @BOYABEANNN
    @BOYABEANNN Рік тому +37

    I loved Blacula growing up, it terrified me never the less but still so iconic! There’s so many great horror films in the blaxploitation movie genre ppl don’t even know about. I’m so happy you’re showing this one some love !

    • @JaaronBrice
      @JaaronBrice Рік тому

      I subbed to you just now

    • @kentaplau
      @kentaplau Рік тому

      @@JaaronBrice i subbed to you !

    • @JaaronBrice
      @JaaronBrice Рік тому

      @@kentaplau Thx, I subbed to you, too!

  • @rianjohannemanaoismanzon7258
    @rianjohannemanaoismanzon7258 Рік тому +3

    5:52 Oooohh Billy
    6:17 Mrs Luva Luva
    11:03
    16:31 Good Evening Gentlemen
    16:58 Are You To Good For Your Homes
    ANSWER ME
    18:44 WTF

  • @logandh2
    @logandh2 Рік тому +3

    “Sir, are you ill?” Is perhaps my favorite polite way to say what the fuck is wrong with you?

  • @chainlink2459
    @chainlink2459 Рік тому +50

    I would like to sincerely thank James for filming this wearing warm clothes on a hot summer day under a bunch of bright lights for the sake of keeping with the vibe of the movie. Your dedication is appreciated.

    • @barstro
      @barstro Рік тому +4

      Absolutely, he definitely put ii the work to make this more enjoyable. I'm glad that you noticed the clothes, I was thinking the same thing. he was all in on this review.

    • @megatennepster3833
      @megatennepster3833 Рік тому +3

      I....
      I sincerely hope his air conditioning works

  • @xnvti1660
    @xnvti1660 Рік тому +506

    Mad respect for James covering more diverse movies I've been a huge fan for a long time and I also love when he covers more black cast movies
    I apologize for this comment Starting an argument I meant I like watching James videos that cover landmark black films and its a landmark film because it has a more black cast

    • @kidfireflank
      @kidfireflank Рік тому +8

      👍🏿

    • @PennywiseTheDancingClown274
      @PennywiseTheDancingClown274 Рік тому +36

      He doesn't do it because of race he covers it because it was a landmark movie
      Edit: think before people twist words and make this into something it's not

    • @ImJustLayZ
      @ImJustLayZ Рік тому +5

      yes indeed

    • @slinkbradshaw8674
      @slinkbradshaw8674 Рік тому +52

      @@PennywiseTheDancingClown274 nobody said he covered it because of race they just said they like that he covers more diverse movies

    • @PennywiseTheDancingClown274
      @PennywiseTheDancingClown274 Рік тому +9

      @@slinkbradshaw8674 who did I say said that?
      Edit I am simply stating how he doesn't do it because of race... What is so wrong with that?

  • @ashleighzban
    @ashleighzban Рік тому +3

    Re-killies Billy 😂😂

  • @sinbadeatinamcrib5960
    @sinbadeatinamcrib5960 Рік тому +3

    "Turner-ing Tina"
    Quite good, Sir. Quite good.

  • @austinreed5805
    @austinreed5805 Рік тому +16

    I don’t think you could get more 70’s than this, in a horror film.

  • @Gabe_Cross
    @Gabe_Cross Рік тому +52

    "Oh, I don't think that will work. We don't want to deal with the substance of slavery."
    "Well, we didn't want to either. Had to, and I think it hasn't been dealt with properly. This is a wonderful time to illustrate that there were African people who were concerned."
    Wow. That was awesome.

  • @paytonwilcox8558
    @paytonwilcox8558 Рік тому +6

    19:26 Literally me when I watch more MMP

  • @MK-hh1vo
    @MK-hh1vo Рік тому +5

    I'm thrilled you're doing this one! I requested it a few years back after seeing your Tales From the Hood KK. You did this one proud. I liked the background info on William Marshall. Two old school TV shout outs, Denise Nichols is from Room 222 and Talmus Rasulala was in the original Twilight Zone episode the Brain Center at Whipple's.

  • @mercedesdrake9113
    @mercedesdrake9113 Рік тому +7

    "turner-ing tina into a vampire"
    lmao. its jokes like this that really get me.

  • @zepher_blackstoc2366
    @zepher_blackstoc2366 Рік тому +16

    "Sir, are you ill." Best line in the whole movie.

  • @justsomerainboweyedguy5989
    @justsomerainboweyedguy5989 Рік тому +1

    8:42 to be fair, their is a difference between a movie simoly briefly mentioning a organization, and a movie dedicated solely to its message.

  • @KevinSkye1
    @KevinSkye1 Рік тому +2

    I had to log into YT mobile just to say James is invited to the cookout. Just love how he handles topics and movies like this. Dude and this show really one of the best parts of UA-cam.
    Thanks for making my hip core decompression surgery recovery comfortable.

  • @Kxngteezy
    @Kxngteezy Рік тому +16

    “She told you she can get a little crazy” lmao omg I love the reference to Dont be a Menace “I told you I can get a little crazy.” That scene scared the shit out of me as a kid 😂

  • @Bjhorn279
    @Bjhorn279 Рік тому +3

    I love you doing older movies like this just as much as the new movies, especially a blaxploitation movie!

  • @coolmanchu29
    @coolmanchu29 Рік тому +1

    They forgot the fact that Dracula actually scrape, and lick. Scrape and lick. Scrape and lick.

  • @UndertakerNeverDies
    @UndertakerNeverDies Рік тому +17

    I always love it when James covers a film that’s more about highlighting such an interesting film even when the kills really aren’t that graphic. So many unique horror films that fall more under having a quality story then having creative kills.

  • @caseygibson7266
    @caseygibson7266 Рік тому +6

    My favorite part of this and last week's episodes were when James was like "It's Countin' time!" and counted all over the video.

  • @lsvtecb18c1
    @lsvtecb18c1 Рік тому +2

    Dead meat and cinemassacre are my go to channels for amazing content on all things horror movies and cult films. Absolutely love it.

  • @SheriffOutlaw
    @SheriffOutlaw Рік тому +5

    It's been years since I saw this! Damn this is super underrated in the horror genre and to combine this with blaxplotation was a genius move if you ask me.
    More movie directors should give it a try. Mixing genres and seeing what happens

  • @taun96
    @taun96 Рік тому +22

    I remember watching Horror Noire do a breakdown of this movie. The opening monologue is definitely something I love to revisit. William Marshall had this powerful voice that really seals his delivery. I remember watching that terrifying clip of that lady running down the hall when I was younger. It gave me nightmares!

  • @revengeofthenerds4415
    @revengeofthenerds4415 Рік тому +16

    James looks so damn stylish it almost distracts me from the kickass set 😭. But seriously though great work as usual

  • @missmegwinter
    @missmegwinter Рік тому +5

    Absolutely love these classic kill counts! Definitely would love to see more 💜

  • @SonicMania2099
    @SonicMania2099 Рік тому +4

    22:15 Chelsea's probably laughing her ass off at James right there!

  • @zac5230
    @zac5230 Рік тому +8

    As soon as I got done watching another Kill Count, he uploads this 😂

  • @sweettt4737
    @sweettt4737 Рік тому +8

    The dance at the end ... James!! You just made my day!! Thanks for covering this classic!

  • @christianmarshal6117
    @christianmarshal6117 Рік тому +1

    Thank you James, the entire video was a good way to pass the time at meal break but that part where you start dancing with a giant smile on your face has been the highlight of this relatively crappy day so thank you for the much needed morale boost!

  • @tompadfoot3065
    @tompadfoot3065 Рік тому +2

    For more info on black horror cinema, I *highly* recommend the documentary Horror Noire. It's absolutely fantastic.
    Also, Blackula is notable for having a dance scene with white and black actors dancing in mixed company, something that was considered scandalous at the time.