Schlock-Wire: Scream Factory Puts The Bite On Blu-Ray With A BLACULA/SCREAM BLACULA SCREAM Double Feature In March
Big news for horror fans and blaxploitation fans alike: March will see the release of two of the greatest blaxploitation/horror hybrids ever when Scream Factory issues a double feature blu-ray of Blacula and Scream Blacula Scream. Both films feature the great, Shakespearean-trained actor William Marshall giving a fearsome performance in the title role - and the sequel throws in Pam Grier for good measure. This new blu-ray will also include a couple of special features. Read on for all the soulful shockfest details, including more on the extras and a pre-order link...
BLACULA and SCREAM, BLACULA, SCREAM
Blaxploitation Classics Make Their Blu-ray Debuts
March 3rd, 2015 in a Scream Factory Double Feature
The eternally cool William Marshall puts a fresh spin on the age-old legend of the vampire, condemned to wander the Earth with an insatiable lust for blood in the riveting Blaxploitation classics Blacula and Scream, Blacula, Scream. Available on March 3rd, 2015 for the first time on Blu-ray, the double feature release also includes features a brand-new audio commentary track by author/film historian/filmmaker David F. Walker and a new interview with actor Richard Lawson (Scream, Blacula, Scream). Fans can pre-order their copies by visiting ShoutFactory.com Set in 1780, Blacula is the tale of African Prince Mamuwalde (Marshall), who pays a visit to Count Dracula in Transylvania, seeking his support in ending slave trade. Instead, the evil count curses his noble guest and transforms him into a vampire! Released from his coffin nearly two centuries later by a pair of luckless interior decorators, Mamuwalde emerges as "Blacula," one strange dude strollin' the streets of L.A. on a nightly quest for human blood!Blacula lives! This scintillating sequel, Scream, Blacula, Scream, pits voodoo power against vampire fury! Willis Daniels (Richard Lawson), the son of a late high priestess, seeks revenge on the cultists who have chosen his foster sister Lisa (Pam Grier) as their new leader. Hoping to curse Lisa, Willis unwittingly resurrects Blacula's earthly remains – and unleashes the Prince of Darkness and his freaked-out army of the undead! Blacula and Scream, Blacula, Scream Special Features:New audio commentary on Blacula with author/film historian/filmmaker David F. Walker (Reflections on Blaxploitation: Actors and Directors Speak)
- New interview with actor Richard Lawson (Scream, Blacula, Scream)
Theatrical Trailers SAMUEL Z. ARKOFF Presents“BLACULA”Starring WILLIAM MARSHALL DENISE NICHOLAS VONETTA McGEEGORDON PINSENT THALMUS RASULALA as GordonCo-Starring EMILY YANCY LANCE TAYLOR, SR. CHARLES MACAULAYProduced by JOSEPH T. NAARDirected by WILLIAM CRAINWritten by JOAN TORRES and RAYMOND KOENIGMusic Composed and Conducted by GENE PAGEColor by MOVIELAB®An AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL Picture SAMUEL Z. ARKOFF Presents“SCREAM, BLACULA, SCREAM”Starring WILLIAM MARSHALL DON MITCHELLPAM GRIER MICHAEL CONRAD BERNIE HAMILTONIntroducing RICHARD LAWSONExecutive Producer SAMUEL Z. ARKOFFScreenplay by JOAN TORRES & RAYMOND KOENIG and MAURICE JULESStory by JOAN TORRES & RAYMOND KOENIGProduced by JOSEPH T. NAARDirected by BOB KELLJANColor by MOVIELAB®An AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL Picture Shout! Factory will continue to present the on-going SCREAM FACTORY™ home entertainment series in 2015 with specific release dates, extras and key art. Meanwhile, fans are encouraged to visit the Scream Factory website (www.screamfactorydvd.com), follow them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ScreamFactoryDVD) and Twitter (www.Twitter.com/@Scream_Factory) or to view exclusive video content on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/ScreamFactoryTV/Home).