blaxploitation

Leprechaun in the Hood – USA, 2000

‘Evil’s in the house’ Leprechaun in the Hood is a 2000 American comedy horror feature film co-produced and directed by Rob Spera (Witchcraft, 1988) from a screenplay co-written by Doug …

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Fear Level – USA, 2018

‘Time to face your fears’ Fear Level is a 2018 American horror anthology feature film directed by Jd Allen [as J.D. Allen] from a screenplay by Amanda Deheroghe, Chapell Griggs, …

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Black Devil Doll from Hell – USA, 1984

‘Was it a nightmare? Or was it for real?’ Black Devil Doll From Hell is a 1984 American blaxploitation horror feature film written, produced, and directed by Chester Novell Turner (Tales from the QuadeaD Zone), …

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Tales from the Hood 2 – USA, 2018

Tales from the Hood 2 is a 2018 American supernatural horror anthology feature film written, co-produced and directed by Rusty Cundieff and Darin Scott. It is obviously a belated sequel to their Tales …

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Sugar Hill – USA, 1974

‘Meet Sugar Hill and her zombie hit men…’ Sugar Hill – aka Voodoo Girl – is a 1974 American zombie film directed by Paul Maslansky from a screenplay by Tim Kelly (Cry …

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Badass Monster Killer – USA, 2015

‘Its Shaft meets Lovecraft’ Badass Monster Killer is a 2015 American comedy action horror film written and directed by Darin Wood and produced by Christy Savage. The TFO Productions film stars Jawara Duncan, …

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Blackenstein – USA, 1973

‘To stop this mutha takes one bad brutha’ Blackenstein, also known as Black Frankenstein, is a 1973 American blaxploitation horror feature film directed by William A. Levey (Wham! Bam! Thank …

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Abby – USA, 1974

‘Abby doesn’t need a man anymore… the Devil is her lover now!’ Abby is a 1974 American blaxploitation horror film about a woman who is possessed by an African sex spirit. It stars William H. Marshall, …

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Blacula – USA, 1972

‘Bloodsucker! Deadlier than Dracula!’ Blacula is a 1972 American horror film produced by American International Pictures (AIP). It was directed by William Crain and stars William Marshall in the title role. Blacula was released to mixed reviews …

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Scream Blacula Scream – USA, 1973

‘The black prince of shadows stalks the earth again!’ Scream Blacula Scream is a 1973 American blaxploitation horror feature film directed by Bob Kelljan from a screenplay by Maurice Jules, Raymond Koenig and Joan …

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Bones – USA, 2001

‘This dogg’s got a bone to pick’ Bones is a 2001 American supernatural horror feature film directed by Ernest Dickerson (Demon Knight; Masters of Horror; The Walking Dead) from a …

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Sid Haig – actor

Sid Haig – born Sidney Eddy Mosesian, July 14th, 1939 – is a California-born actor of American and Armenian heritage. His roles have included acting in Jack Hill’s blaxploitation films …

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J.D.’s Revenge – USA, 1976

J.D.’s Revenge is a 1976 American blaxploitation horror film produced and directed by Arthur Marks from a screenplay by Jaison Starkes for American International Pictures (AIP). It stars Glynn Turman, Lou Gossett and Joan …

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Noble Johnson – actor

Noble Johnson (April 18, 1881 – January 9, 1978) was an African-American actor and film producer. He was one of the first black actors in Hollywood to achieve any meaningful level of fame and successfully …

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The Devil’s Express – USA, 1976

The Devil’s Express – aka Death Express – is a 1976 American horror/kung-fu/blaxploitation film directed by Barry Rosen. The movie stars Warhawk Tanzania, Thomas D. Anglin, and Fred Berner. It was re-released …

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Tales from the Hood – USA, 1995

‘Chill or be Chilled.’ Tales from the Hood is a 1995 American horror anthology feature film directed by Rusty Cundieff from a screenplay co-written with Darin Scott. It was executive produced by Spike Lee. The film presents four short African …

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Vampira aka Old Dracula – UK, 1974

‘Look who’s up and at it again!’ Vampira is a 1974 British comedy horror film directed by Clive Donner (Spectre) from a screenplay by Jeremy Lloyd, co-scripter of British TV sitcoms Are You Being Served? and ‘Allo ‘Allo!. …

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Nurse Sherri – USA, 1978

‘Meet Sherri – for an evening of pleasure and terror’ is a 1978 American supernatural horror film, with possession, nurseploitation and blaxploitation themes, directed by trash movie auteur Al Adamson …

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X-Ray aka Hospital Massacre – USA, 1981

‘You have nothing to fear… until they operate!’ X-Ray – also released as Hospital Massacre and Ward 13 – is a 1981 American slasher film directed by Boaz Davidson and produced by The Cannon Group (Schizoid, Lifeforce). The …

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Killjoy – film series

Killjoy is an American horror film franchise created by Charles Band that focuses on the titular Killjoy, a demonic clown who is summoned to assist revenge plots in all three films, only …

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Ganja & Hess – USA, 1973

‘Bad blood runs between them’ Ganja & Hess is a 1973 American horror-themed feature film written and directed by Bill Gunn. The movie stars Duane Jones, Marlene Clark and Leonard Jackson. Plot: Archeologist …

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Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde – USA, 1976

‘The fear of the year is here!’ Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde – aka The Watts Monster – is a 1976 American blaxploitation horror feature film. It was very loosely inspired by …

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The House on Skull Mountain – USA, 1974

‘Every room is a living tomb in’ The House on Skull Mountain is a 1974 American horror film directed by Ron Honthaner (whose only other horror screen credit is as an uncredited policeman in …

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