BLACULA

About this episode

The episode discusses the film Blacula in the context of Black History Month, exploring its themes and pacing while enjoying a beer.

We're celebrating Black History Month with another blaxploitation film, this time one of the most well-known black horror films - Blacula ! While we contend the film is actually not the best example of blaxploitation, we discuss the unique approach to criticism, its portrayal of the Dracula vampire mythos, and ponder the slow pacing of the movie. We're also drinking Sam Adams' Blackberry Witbier, part of their new vintage spring pack. Approximate timeline 0:00-15:00 Intro 15:00-25:00 Beer talk 25:00-end Blacula Next up: Scream 7 !

Topics covered

• blaxploitation
• horror films
• film criticism
• vampire mythos
• beer

Keywords

• Blacula
• Black History Month
• blaxploitation film
• Dracula vampire mythos
• Sam Adams' Blackberry Witbier

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Blackberry Witbier, Sam Adams' Blackberry Witbier

Books & works: Blacula

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