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Blackenstein, also marketed as Black Frankenstein, is a 1973 American blaxploitation horror film directed by William Levey and written by Frank Saletri. It is a loose adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and belongs to the cycle of Black horror and exploitation films that included Blacula (1972). The cast includes John Hart, Ivory Stone, Andrea King, Roosevelt Jackson, Joe De Sue, Nick Bolin, and Liz Renay. Its title and monster premise recast the Frankenstein story in a 1970s exploitation-film setting.
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What is Blackenstein based on?
Blackenstein is a loose adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It places the classic reanimation premise inside a 1973 blaxploitation horror setting.
Who directed Blackenstein?
William Levey directed Blackenstein, and Frank Saletri wrote the screenplay. The film was also marketed under the alternate title Black Frankenstein.
When was Blackenstein released?
Blackenstein is a 1973 American horror film. It belongs to the wave of Black horror and exploitation movies made during that period.
Why is Blackenstein associated with blaxploitation cinema?
The film combines Frankenstein-inspired horror with the style and marketing of 1970s blaxploitation movies. Its alternate title, Black Frankenstein, makes that connection especially clear.
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