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@willjim5822 жыл бұрын
Nice a to see a new killcount
@bbqsauceVR2 жыл бұрын
Early
@angelaplays2 жыл бұрын
Ok
@SnuggieMaple2 жыл бұрын
Yess
@timefragment53872 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@VivaLaDnDLogs2 жыл бұрын
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!
@scudman512 жыл бұрын
This makes me cry every time I see it. He's got nothing left to live for... EDIT: or Unlive for... 🤣
@CurliFox Жыл бұрын
He kills innocent people, so yes, he was a monster.
@Fnaffan7773 ай бұрын
True
@kitnoles61992 жыл бұрын
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)
@whyphy22132 жыл бұрын
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
@slinkbradshaw86742 жыл бұрын
Yup that's where I first heard of him, I thought he was an invention of the show at the time lol
@KamiCatzee2 жыл бұрын
"Scrape and Lick"
@ctshaffer19992 жыл бұрын
“Dracula don’t suck blood, Dracula scrape and lick!”
@tobiaslawrence89282 жыл бұрын
Dracula; Now Dracula going to separate y'all from ugly to dummy. You ugly you ugly you ugly you a dummy.
@tinkerer33992 жыл бұрын
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.
@jimmyv54942 жыл бұрын
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
@Smoke33802 жыл бұрын
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
@jodiescrivener80052 жыл бұрын
Honestly how I came across it but genuinely enjoyed it
@jongon08482 жыл бұрын
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!
@imperatordei66152 жыл бұрын
He’s like a hybrid of James Earl Jones and Christopher Lee
@SuperKamiGuruu2 жыл бұрын
@@imperatordei6615 Christopher Earl Joneslee
@DraconicDuelist Жыл бұрын
@@SuperKamiGuruu Fanciest Southern hillbilly sounding name I've ever seen.
@zinkheroofyoutube8004 Жыл бұрын
I love him so damn much, if anyone has more movies to recommend with him in them, I’d love to know
@sakusmith32552 жыл бұрын
The fact you do black films and give detailed back story’s of the people and our struggles . I love it
@strawberrana2 жыл бұрын
"we don't want to deal with slavery" "we didn't want to either, but we had to" lmaooo what a legend
@codynoth41832 жыл бұрын
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.
@nlamaa2 жыл бұрын
@@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*
@codynoth41832 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@strawberrana2 жыл бұрын
@@codynoth4183 ?
@afroartist10862 жыл бұрын
@@codynoth4183 Nothing in that statement implied slavery to be taking place currently (in the 70s). Moron.
@corbingarber77652 жыл бұрын
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.
@jakeb72422 жыл бұрын
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.Pwnalot2 жыл бұрын
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.
@memesarekeem2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@kingstarscream38072 жыл бұрын
@@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-mess98662 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@julianpradarodriguez73362 жыл бұрын
I love how james doesnt just cover the most popular movies, he goes into obscure or less known movies and analizes them. Love ya
@farmageddonfuul47892 жыл бұрын
Check out Horror Geek as well
@princesssummernight2 жыл бұрын
Maybe one day lost boys kill count might happen
@sammy15522 жыл бұрын
@@princesssummernight Lost Boys is no where near an obscure movie.
@baker41322 жыл бұрын
He covered literally every single popular horror movie already, wtf else is he gonna do now?
@kiwikiwi56712 жыл бұрын
Blacula lesser known?? How? Unless you mean outside of certain communities then I guess
@brandigarza53192 жыл бұрын
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.
@jackleg61432 жыл бұрын
That’s always such a back handed and micro aggressive comment bc they never tell white people how “well spoken they are.”
@DavidKen8782 жыл бұрын
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-ht5ce2it3z2 жыл бұрын
@@DavidKen878 nice job making a micro aggression into a full on one.
@DavidKen8782 жыл бұрын
@@user-ht5ce2it3z It's not a microagression if it's true.
@jackleg61432 жыл бұрын
@@DavidKen878 no it’s not your simply just racist, and you either don’t wanna acknowledge it or your proud of it
@scarletcroc3821 Жыл бұрын
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
@rddav12 жыл бұрын
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!
@Lavendermillktea2 жыл бұрын
My dad and uncle felt the exact same way when they saw the film in theaters too lol
@nonyabusiness25102 жыл бұрын
Me as well. That scene is really scary.
@77Creation2 жыл бұрын
One of the scariest scenes in horror. Chills 😳
@madisonpetty93212 жыл бұрын
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
@frozendogfood2 жыл бұрын
James dressing like a dirty 70's cop is something I think we can all support
@Nickel_The_Wise2 жыл бұрын
He's a cop, gone bad.. no no, I mean, he's just a cop, really _bad_ at his job
@frozendogfood2 жыл бұрын
@@Nickel_The_Wise lol
@dmitrybalutin94172 жыл бұрын
He looks like Max Payne tbh
@SunflowerSocialist2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It does!? Wtf thats pretty insane.
@SunflowerSocialist Жыл бұрын
@@maxmalten7749 ask a mortician did a great video on it
@Richterdgf Жыл бұрын
@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.
@LiathsVibes5 ай бұрын
That's interesting, I didn't think of it to that extent. I had initially took it on a practical level that dressing a white body is probably different than a black body; as far as shading the realistic look of living flesh over dead flesh and setting the hair and what not. But that aspect IS directly due to segregation; with no interchanging of clients to gain experience, the only morticians who could accurately dress a specific colored body was a mortician of that specific color.
@Half_theBattle2 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that Mamuwalde, Dracula, Gordon, and Sam are all played by recognizable Star Trek guest stars.
@brigidmadden55772 жыл бұрын
Now if only skillet joined in
@De13373r2 жыл бұрын
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.
@DeadMeat2 жыл бұрын
His purpose was to have some of that there.... chammmmPAGNE
@jeffmac8132 жыл бұрын
If a character is awesome and entertains you, that's all the purpose they need!
@thehorrorwombat2 жыл бұрын
i guess skillet's purpose was to be an entertaining character, which I think he definitely suceeded at
@fireflankz2 жыл бұрын
This movie is the best
@chuckchance3292 жыл бұрын
@@DeadMeat French chammmPAGNE 😂😂😂
@ceilinh60042 жыл бұрын
"Turnering Tina into a vampire." I hereby declare this to be the best pun of the video.
@wolvepotter58582 жыл бұрын
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
@jcaashby32 жыл бұрын
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!!
@nonyabusiness25102 жыл бұрын
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.
@SAFFRONINFERNO2 ай бұрын
i loved Blacula s an Indian I have seen both the parts multiple times
@aubreyknight75632 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
The culture war has made movie discussions more stupid.
@Tacman215 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@Tacman215well said
@portiada2 жыл бұрын
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.
@DeadMeat2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️
@codynoth41832 жыл бұрын
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_Kelly2 жыл бұрын
@@DeadMeat Love your vids 😊
@TheeKookyWildflower2 жыл бұрын
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!
@DeadMeat2 жыл бұрын
"well, they were dance moves" 😂😂
@mr.checkyourself46722 жыл бұрын
@@DeadMeat There was gonna be a Blacula and Count Yorga crossover.
@kyrohowe31562 жыл бұрын
Love it
@lauradelvasto31962 жыл бұрын
Great username.
@TheeKookyWildflower2 жыл бұрын
@@lauradelvasto3196 Thank you!
@Seelebob2 жыл бұрын
I was hoping this movie would be covered. Such an underrated classic with real history to it
@Jamorizz2 жыл бұрын
Again this movie corny as hell
@bjm_hitman042 жыл бұрын
Not even that good
@Clown_the_Clown2 жыл бұрын
"Real History" Mhmmm sure
@joem.31242 жыл бұрын
The classic, historically accurate Blacula
@CeeWorld692 жыл бұрын
Here comes all of the colonizers mad as hell at this comment 😂😂🤣🤣, never fails
@mrmusickhimself2 жыл бұрын
The hallway scene is one of the scariest scenes in ANY horror movie. It's like an actual nightmare.
@nonyabusiness25102 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Not to mention the fact this isn't rated R or X, but PG!
@mrmusickhimself10 ай бұрын
@@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.
@hellaflyphotoguy2 жыл бұрын
That "Mrs. Luva Luva" line had me stupid laughing for a good 30 seconds. Awesome job as always, James 😂😂😂
@victorygamer7132 жыл бұрын
Whenever there’s a new kill count, It always brings a smile to my face. Thank you James for the amazing content.
@JaaronBrice2 жыл бұрын
I subbed to you just now
@dasninjastix2 жыл бұрын
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.
@DeadMeat2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@sebsignat82862 жыл бұрын
@@DeadMeat how do you determine which ones to kill count?
@scott--16292 жыл бұрын
@@sebsignat8286 he aint gonna reply
@FSTGBE2 жыл бұрын
You’d be shocked
@garrettjrussell2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@paluckisteven2 жыл бұрын
“Do you live here?” “No dumbass she stole it.” James is out here with the fire. 11:18
@RandomAticsJR2 жыл бұрын
I think James is now single-handedly responsible for Tubi putting all these movies on their site.
@JustTooDamnHonest2 жыл бұрын
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.
@fighthubcentral2 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats a Friday Afternoon Kills Count! James is such an amazing presenter it's insane. All love ♥️
@JaaronBrice2 жыл бұрын
I subbed to you just now
@DakotaMambaPrescott2442 жыл бұрын
Completely off topic but how amazing is Invincible? I really am getting impatient waiting for S2.
@fighthubcentral2 жыл бұрын
@@DakotaMambaPrescott244 amazing, cant wait for season 2
@Excalibur-je5pk2 жыл бұрын
@@DakotaMambaPrescott244 brutal as all fuck and extremely emotionally damaging. 10/10
@turboanimationchannel2 жыл бұрын
This came out in the morning for me.
@groovesinman91122 жыл бұрын
William Marshall is so cool in this role. He is just such a cool dude
@misha7452 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@bob3435362 жыл бұрын
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.
@danmurray88202 жыл бұрын
The "Mrs. Luva Luva" line may be my absolutely favorite gag you have ever done
@deasiatippens3202 жыл бұрын
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
@pfmontgomery2 жыл бұрын
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.
@davidmenke75522 жыл бұрын
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!
@alexisbidule55552 жыл бұрын
If it's horror movies you can send mail to suggest them for the podcast.
@cpeacenlove2 жыл бұрын
Noooo, we need him here in he dark world. 😌
@NoirValkyrie2 жыл бұрын
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!
@skaterrabbit20052 жыл бұрын
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
@milagomez552 жыл бұрын
@@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
@nlamaa2 жыл бұрын
@@skaterrabbit2005 Ironic that you'd complain about "very casual racism" in this comment lmao
@user-ju1co7zo5i2 жыл бұрын
@@skaterrabbit2005 what was the point in saying all this
@thedemoman882 жыл бұрын
@@skaterrabbit2005 Yes yes the only mark we left and will ever leave is rap music
@jamesburky2 жыл бұрын
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
@michaelmorbillionmorbius35962 жыл бұрын
He's become political lol
@LovingKeyshiaCole2 жыл бұрын
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!
@kerryparsley99622 жыл бұрын
My dude I was on the floor. I love effort James puts in.
@playton83492 жыл бұрын
I missed seeing these older films on the kill count. I love discovering cool retro horror films through it! Thanks, James :)
@jeanninedabean2 жыл бұрын
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!
@Psychicpebblesstan2 жыл бұрын
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
@brianmcmanus46902 жыл бұрын
That shit makes me feel old.
@jordangaddis92072 жыл бұрын
Aww you have a movie club with your gpa and sister?! That’s the sweetest thing lol
@Psychicpebblesstan2 жыл бұрын
@@jordangaddis9207 yeah! But we’ve all been so busy with life in general so we haven’t had a meeting in forever 🥲
@Thesilverfist622 жыл бұрын
James looks like a 70's detective in this kill count he's about to light a cigarette and solve a murder.
@kailiogden32022 жыл бұрын
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
@tajjax18092 жыл бұрын
I love when James covers Black Horror movies
@BOYABEANNN2 жыл бұрын
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 !
@JaaronBrice2 жыл бұрын
I subbed to you just now
@kentaplau2 жыл бұрын
@@JaaronBrice i subbed to you !
@JaaronBrice2 жыл бұрын
@@kentaplau Thx, I subbed to you, too!
@tjrf97092 жыл бұрын
I haven’t watched this channel in 3 years and I can’t explain how much nostalgia I just got from the intro
@JonesyJustJonesy2 жыл бұрын
Boy oh boy, you got a lot to catch up on and laughs to be had!
@brianmcmanus46902 жыл бұрын
What?!? Yeah, lucky you, you got alot of great content you could binge.
@briandurio64792 жыл бұрын
Have fun catching up it's a wild ride
@CinematicInsanity2 жыл бұрын
3 Years?! My man, you got one hell of a fun binge week ahead of ya!
@temari1052 жыл бұрын
Welcome back!
@lordofire992 жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesEnsor2 жыл бұрын
As someone who is somewhat hearing impaired, I appreciate the humor in the music descriptions. Please please please keep doing them.
@chainlink24592 жыл бұрын
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.
@barstro2 жыл бұрын
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.
@megatennepster38332 жыл бұрын
I.... I sincerely hope his air conditioning works
@elliedeegames2 жыл бұрын
James constantly forgetting his wedding ring is becoming one of my favorite bits
@JaaronBrice2 жыл бұрын
I subbed to you just now
@Gabe_Cross2 жыл бұрын
"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.
@mysteryninja3542 жыл бұрын
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.
@DavinPL2 жыл бұрын
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.
@RealBradMiller2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@tess..2 жыл бұрын
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
@SirSmoldham2 жыл бұрын
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.
@UndertakerNeverDies2 жыл бұрын
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.
@miskitoragee62962 жыл бұрын
Love how he goes through the history of the actors. So cool to give them props
@ARipeBanana2 жыл бұрын
"Sir, are you ill?" That's gotta be my new favorite line
@junip34rl2 жыл бұрын
I like that Blacula cares about consent to someone he's romantically into that isn't just a snack. 🧛🏿♂️
@raspberryjam3482 жыл бұрын
William Marshall’s voice is magnificent, as smooth as butter 🧈❤️
@cgriff492 жыл бұрын
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.
@humannameddylan9922 жыл бұрын
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.
@aydin31032 жыл бұрын
@@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 😢
@drzenter83242 жыл бұрын
That was the episode that introduced lassies future wife, right? That was a fun one
@cgriff492 жыл бұрын
@@drzenter8324 yea I loved that episode especially Corey Feldmans character.
@jimmyroach12692 жыл бұрын
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.
@Ჽum2 жыл бұрын
William Marshall had one of the coolest voices ever.
@erinblackirish2 жыл бұрын
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! 💪🏾❤️💯
@mercedesdrake91132 жыл бұрын
"turner-ing tina into a vampire" lmao. its jokes like this that really get me.
@mrx58402 жыл бұрын
"No dumbass she stole it" had my laughing on the floor
@williamwells4342 жыл бұрын
He never fails to sneak in puns, humor, and insight. Excellent.
@tooslickforjew15572 жыл бұрын
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.
@austinreed58052 жыл бұрын
I don’t think you could get more 70’s than this, in a horror film.
@sweettt47372 жыл бұрын
The dance at the end ... James!! You just made my day!! Thanks for covering this classic!
@Morte_n2 жыл бұрын
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.
@KevinSkye12 жыл бұрын
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.
@jacksonia77242 жыл бұрын
This movie is really good! I’m so excited that you did this one. It’s so underrated as a film.
@caseygibson72662 жыл бұрын
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.
@taun962 жыл бұрын
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!
@christianmarshal6117 Жыл бұрын
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!
@whitethunder90642 жыл бұрын
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.
@xnvti16602 жыл бұрын
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
@fireflankz2 жыл бұрын
👍🏿
@PennywiseTheDancingClown2742 жыл бұрын
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
@ImJustLayZ2 жыл бұрын
yes indeed
@slinkbradshaw86742 жыл бұрын
@@PennywiseTheDancingClown274 nobody said he covered it because of race they just said they like that he covers more diverse movies
@PennywiseTheDancingClown2742 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@Kxngteezy2 жыл бұрын
“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 😂
@TellItAnimated2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Next up Blackenstein, then the Blunchblack of Blotre Blame! 😆
@THAT_BOI_OMARI2 жыл бұрын
Tell it animated no way can wait to see it on a Saturday
@MK-hh1vo2 жыл бұрын
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.
@konstance132 жыл бұрын
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.
@jdcranjis54902 жыл бұрын
Blacula chucking a barrel at that dude at 18:35 might just be the funniest thing I’ve ever seen on a kill count😂😂😂
@chefjinx18872 жыл бұрын
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!
@revengeofthenerds44152 жыл бұрын
James looks so damn stylish it almost distracts me from the kickass set 😭. But seriously though great work as usual
@ItsAMalkavianThing2 жыл бұрын
With Dead Meat on such a Vampire roll lately, Fright Night would be such a great addition.
@Eldrisaur2 жыл бұрын
8:41 THANK YOU! This is exactly what I think every time some whiny manchild complains that a new movie, game, etc is too “woke” or “political”.
@zepher_blackstoc23662 жыл бұрын
"Sir, are you ill." Best line in the whole movie.
@OnlyRoke2 жыл бұрын
I fucking love that movie and its sequel. Both lure you in with schlocky titles, but then they're actually horror movies with a bucket full of social commentary and that's exactly what I enjoy. Marshall's portrayal of Prince Mamuwalde is just so good. I love how they fought for making this a serious movie as opposed to it being some hyuck hyuck movie about Black Dracula Being Black or whatever the studio probably initially envisioned.
@sharks84382 жыл бұрын
Everytime you make kill counts they make me smile even when I'm sad
@logandh22 жыл бұрын
“Sir, are you ill?” Is perhaps my favorite polite way to say what the fuck is wrong with you?
@Bjhorn2792 жыл бұрын
I love you doing older movies like this just as much as the new movies, especially a blaxploitation movie!
@jueccummings2 жыл бұрын
I love how much research and care James puts into his video on Black films. This was my favorite scary movie growing up
@christinavoltaire5332 жыл бұрын
As someone who watches these videos with captions on. I appreciate the unspoken notes included in each video. God that really is some good sh**!!
@mikeyfn-a66842 жыл бұрын
My dad is the reason I know who Pam Grier is. I never asked why he never owned a copy of Blackula though. And thank you for showing me I'm not the only one who keeps that "crazy" line from 'Don't Be A Menace..' in their head. I must say that line at least once a week at random. 😂👍
@dalebaker91092 жыл бұрын
This is a great vampire film. William absolutely owns the screen and is brilliant at the time. I believe William was 48 James in the first film. A great video James, as only you can do.
@meanbeanz96532 жыл бұрын
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👏🏾👏🏾😄😄💜💜