Blacula (1972) KILL COUNT

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~~Logo/"The Numbers"~~
"U Make Me Feel" by MK2
• U Make Me Feel - MK2
~~Introduction Section~~
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~~"The Kills"~~
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[@willjim582]

Nice a to see a new killcount

[@bbqsauceVR]

Early

[@angelaplays]

Ok

[@SnuggieMaple]

Yess

[@timefragment5387]

Yeah

[@kitnoles6199]

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]

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]

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

[@KamiCatzee]

"Scrape and Lick"

[@ctshaffer1999]

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

[@tobiaslawrence8928]

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

[@corbingarber7765]

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]

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]

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]

​@@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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

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]

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

[@CurliFox]

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

[@strawberrana]

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

[@codynoth4183]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@codynoth4183 ?

[@afroartist1086]

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

[@tinkerer3399]

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]

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]

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]

Honestly how I came across it but genuinely enjoyed it

[@julianpradarodriguez7336]

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]

Check out Horror Geek as well

[@princesssummernight]

Maybe one day lost boys kill count might happen

[@sammy1552]

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

[@baker4132]

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

[@kiwikiwi5671]

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

[@brandigarza5319]

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]

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

[@DavidKen878]

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]

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

[@DavidKen878]

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

[@jackleg6143]

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

[@jongon0848]

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]

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

[@SuperKamiGuruu]

@@imperatordei6615 Christopher Earl Joneslee

[@DraconicDuelist]

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

[@zinkheroofyoutube8004]

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

[@De13373r]

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]

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

[@jeffmac813]

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

[@thehorrorwombat]

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

[@kidfireflank]

This movie is the best

[@chuckchance329]

@@DeadMeat French chammmPAGNE 😂😂😂

[@frozendogfood]

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

[@Nickel_The_Wise]

He's a cop, gone bad.. no no, I mean, he's just a cop, really _bad_ at his job

[@frozendogfood]

@@Nickel_The_Wise lol

[@dmitrybalutin9417]

He looks like Max Payne tbh

[@sakusmith3255]

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

[@SunflowerSocialist]

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]

It does!? Wtf thats pretty insane.

[@SunflowerSocialist]

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

[@Richterdgf]

​@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.

[@rddav1]

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]

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

[@nonyabusiness2510]

Me as well. That scene is really scary.

[@77Creation]

One of the scariest scenes in horror. Chills 😳

[@madisonpetty9321]

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

[@scarletcroc3821]

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

[@Half_theBattle]

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

[@brigidmadden5577]

Now if only skillet joined in

[@ceilinh6004]

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

[@wolvepotter5858]

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

[@aubreyknight7563]

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]

The culture war has made movie discussions more stupid.

[@Tacman215]

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]

@@Tacman215well said

[@thedrewdog]

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

[@nonyabusiness2510]

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]

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

[@thedrewdog]

@@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.

[@TheeKookyWildflower]

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!

[@DeadMeat]

"well, they were dance moves" 😂😂

[@mr.checkyourself4672]

@@DeadMeat There was gonna be a Blacula and Count Yorga crossover.

[@kyrohowe3156]

Love it

[@lauradelvasto3196]

Great username.

[@TheeKookyWildflower]

@@lauradelvasto3196 Thank you!

[@Seelebob]

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

[@Jamorizz]

Again this movie corny as hell

[@bjm_hitman04]

Not even that good

[@Clown_the_Clown]

"Real History" Mhmmm sure

[@joem.3124]

The classic, historically accurate Blacula

[@CeeWorld69]

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

[@jcaashby3]

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]

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.

[@hellaflyphotoguy]

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

[@dasninjastix]

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]

Thank you so much!

[@sebsignat8286]

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

[@scott--1629]

@@sebsignat8286 he aint gonna reply

[@FSTGBE]

You’d be shocked

[@garrettjrussell]

@@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.

[@victorygamer713]

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

[@JaaronBrice]

I subbed to you just now

[@RandomAticsJR]

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

[@danmurray8820]

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

[@portiada]

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]

❤️❤️

[@codynoth4183]

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]

@@DeadMeat Love your vids 😊

[@fighthubcentral]

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

[@JaaronBrice]

I subbed to you just now

[@DakotaMambaPrescott244]

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

[@fighthubcentral]

@@DakotaMambaPrescott244 amazing, cant wait for season 2

[@Excalibur-je5pk]

@@DakotaMambaPrescott244 brutal as all fuck and extremely emotionally damaging. 10/10

[@turboanimationchannel]

This came out in the morning for me.

[@JustTooDamnHonest]

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.

[@deasiatippens320]

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]

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

[@NoirValkyrie]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@user-ju1co7zo5i]

@@skaterrabbit2005 what was the point in saying all this

[@thedemoman88]

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

[@Thesilverfist62]

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

[@ARipeBanana]

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

[@groovesinman9112]

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

[@misha745]

Agreed

[@bob343536]

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.

[@jamesburky]

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

[@michaelmorbillionmorbius3596]

He's become political lol

[@LovingKeyshiaCole]

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]

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

[@davidmenke7552]

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]

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

[@cpeacenlove]

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

[@jeanninebrice9107]

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!

[@SirSmoldham]

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.

[@kailiogden3202]

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

[@tjrf9709]

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

[@JonesyJustJonesy]

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

[@brianmcmanus4690]

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

[@briandurio6479]

Have fun catching up it's a wild ride

[@CinematicInsanity]

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

[@temari105]

Welcome back!

[@Psychicpebblesstan]

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]

That shit makes me feel old.

[@jordangaddis9207]

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

[@Psychicpebblesstan]

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

[@jimmyroach1269]

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.

[@lordofire99]

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.

[@playton8349]

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

[@juniper2061]

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

[@eigerw]

William Marshall had one of the coolest voices ever.

[@mysteryninja354]

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.

[@pfmontgomery]

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.

[@BOYABEANNN]

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]

I subbed to you just now

[@kentaplau]

@@JaaronBrice i subbed to you !

[@JaaronBrice]

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

[@JamesEnsor]

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

[@miskitoragee6296]

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

[@mrx5840]

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

[@tajjax1809]

I love when James covers Black Horror movies

[@DavinPL]

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.

[@RealBradMiller]

Absolutely!

[@williamwells434]

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

[@cgriff49]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@cgriff49]

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

[@raspberryjam348]

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

[@MK-hh1vo]

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.

[@tooslickforjew1557]

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.

[@tess..]

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

[@elliewizmas9262]

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

[@JaaronBrice]

I subbed to you just now

[@christianmarshal6117]

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!

[@missmegwinter]

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

[@chainlink2459]

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]

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]

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

[@mercedesdrake9113]

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

[@bubblepop999]

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

[@KevinSkye1]

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 KZbin. Thanks for making my hip core decompression surgery recovery comfortable.

[@UndertakerNeverDies]

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.

[@Morte_n]

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.

[@logandh2]

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

[@zepher_blackstoc2366]

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

[@taun96]

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!

[@littleowleyes]

Great episode! Super interesting, and you did a good job of giving us historical context! Also oh wow that deep voice of Blacula is AMAZING.

[@KingDeschain]

I really appreciate this channel introducing its audience to films they may have never thought to watch. This movie looks great and is now on my radar. Likely never would have seen this without the Kill Count!

[@erinblackirish]

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! 💪🏾❤️💯

[@austinreed5805]

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

[@s.vincent465]

One of my favorites!!! Thank you for covering this classic!!! 😊

[@pocketmarcy6990]

21:37 I really appreciate that you let us know what services the films your going to be covering are going to be streaming on

[@xnvti1660]

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]

👍🏿

[@PennywiseTheDancingClown274]

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]

yes indeed

[@slinkbradshaw8674]

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

[@PennywiseTheDancingClown274]

@@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?

[@Kxngteezy]

“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 😂

[@meanbeanz9653]

The "The Don't Be A Menace 2 South Central While Drinking Ya Juice In the Hood" reference @ the 12:50 mark is yet ANOTHER reason y I love this channel...the commentary always has little gems of verbiage paying homage 2 classic movies I grew up loving👏🏾👏🏾😄😄💜💜

[@Bjhorn279]

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

[@caseygibson7266]

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.

[@TellItAnimated]

Yes! Next up Blackenstein, then the Blunchblack of Blotre Blame! 😆

[@THAT_BOI_OMARI]

Tell it animated no way can wait to see it on a Saturday

[@ashleighzban]

Re-killies Billy 😂😂

[@lsvtecb18c1]

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

[@jacksonia7724]

This movie is really good! I’m so excited that you did this one. It’s so underrated as a film.

[@SheriffOutlaw]

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

[@spellet2]

Ive always thought this horror film was so underrated, I remember checking it out back in the day for a laugh and really falling in love with it. Great film!

[@chefjinx1887]

James....thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!!! Growing up this was one of my absolute FAVORITE movies. It's a classic in my book and the music is friggin' awesome. Again thank you soooo much and all the best!

[@sweettt4737]

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

[@robertfinite5789]

Yes!! So happy you covered a genre that’s so overlooked despite its HUGE influence over filmmakers today- More Blaxploitation Movies!!

[@tavareslambertjr7289]

it took me awhile but not I am finally caught up I have watched all 336 episodes of yours and thank you for taking the last 6 months off it really helped me catch up

[@Gabe_Cross]

"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.