based on , with a weighted average rating of 5.3/10. Aftermath and influence The box office success of Blacula sparked a wave of other Black-themed horror films. A sequel to the film titled Scream Blacula Scream was released in 1973 by American International. The film also stars William Marshall in the title role along with actress Pam Grier. American International was also planning a follow-up film titled Blackenstein, but chose to focus on Scream Blacula Scream instead. Blackenstein was eventually produced by Exclusive International Pictures. On June 17, 2021, it was announced that a reboot was in development. The film will be a co-production between MGM, Bron Studios and Hidden Empire Film Group with Roxanne Avent producing and Deon Taylor and Micah Ranum co-writing. Taylor will also direct the film. See also List of American films of 1972 Blaxploitation Vampire film Dracula A.D. 1972 Notes References External links Official Trailer #1 on YouTube 1972 films 1972 horror films 1972 LGBT-related films African-American horror films American supernatural horror films American International Pictures films American vampire films Blaxploitation films Dracula films 1970s English-language films Films about reincarnation Films set in 1780 Films set in 1972 Films set in Los Angeles Films shot in Los Angeles 1970s American films Films set in Transylvania Films about princes Films about birthdays Gay-related films Fictional portrayals of the Los Angeles Police Department Films about hypnosis Films about sisters