Dark Visions

In honor of Black History Month, what better way to review  one of the forebears of Black Horror? I curse thee with thy name; Blacula! Director: William Crain Writers: Joan Torres (screenplay), Raymond Koenig (screenplay) Stars: William Marshall, Vonetta McGee, Denise Nicholas , Thalmus Rasula Synopsis African Prince Mamuwalde along with his wife Luva was dispatched to Transylvania as ambassadors of the Ubani tribe for the sole purpose of having Dracula put an end to the barbaric slave trade. unfortunately for them, the count himself refused to play ball as demonstrated in his nonchalant manner, believes it has "merit”! Too add insult to injury, he makes a very condescending remark to the African Princess. Mamu (For short) abruptly ends the meeting as he finds Dracula's manners as distasteful as his cognac.  Dracula refuses to allow them to leave and immediately dispatches his henchmen. Despite fighting the good fight, Mamu is knocked unconsc...

In honor of Black History Month, here's my review and opinion of the somewhat long-awaited documentary titled, Horror Noire a retrospective piece based on author Robin Means Coleman's book; Blacks in American Horror Films from the 1890s to Present. covers various black themed horror films and its hidden metaphors and political allegories. Noire is an uncompromising and unapologetic tribute to Black Horror Cinema courtesy of Shudder's streaming service. Candyman himself, Tony Todd! To think that he once turned down the role that made him more of an iconic presence. During October of last year, I coincidentally had a similar concept for the Dark Visions Phantasman segment. However, I  never got around to it. You can call it either procrastination or just not being able to make the Halloween deadline but i'm happy to know that this kind of retrospective was already in the works as I found out via website that a  documentary, like Horror Noire will debu...