Snatch meets Scott Pilgrim meets Kill Bill meets Grosse Pointe Blank

Whether you consider it a "blaxploitation" flick, Blacula tells a story that deserved a bigger and better budget. There's some tremendous acting and emotional narrative throughout, sadly mired down by limitations on effects and action. The early bulk of the film is entertaining enough and the horror component is almost surprisingly strong, with the vampire element nearly exploding akin to a zombie epidemic. It's the third act that flexes the strongest, making you care more about the tragedy of Mamuwalde's love more than the need to destroy "Blacula".

A haphazard, low-budget affair running high on big visions and clever ideas but little proper sense of execution. Tries both too hard yet not enough. A decent seaside blending of The Shining and Evil Dead, albeit taking some obvious cues from those and other more notable horror films. Honestly not a horrible British take on gory ghost stories but definitely could have used a couple thousand more quid in the budget.