Blackenstein

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Blackenstein

Film poster using alternative title Black Frankenstein
Directed by William A. Levey
Produced by Frank R. Saletri
Written by Frank R. Saletri
Music by Cardella Di Milo
Lou Frohman
Cinematography Robert Caramico
Editing by William A. Levey
Distributed by Exclusive International
Release date(s) 1973
Running time 87 minutes
Country Flag of the United States United States
Language English
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Blackenstein, also known as Black Frankenstein, is a 1973 blaxploitation horror film. It was made in an attempt to cash in on the success of Blacula, released the previous year by American International Pictures. However, Blackenstein fared poorly in comparison to its predecessor.

Tag line: "To stop this mutha, takes one bad brutha."

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Eddie is a war victim that has lost all of his limbs in Vietnam. He thinks he has found help through Doctor Stein, but things take a terrifying turn when Doctor Stein turns out to be a mad scientist that wants to use hypnosis and radiation to transform Eddie into a black Frankenstien.