🎃 Welcome back to “Do You Even Binge?”
It’s October and we’re diving into week 2 of our horror movie binge series! This week, we cover a mix of classic, campy, and cult favorite horror films: Blacula (1972), Scary Movie (2000), The Exorcist (1973), and Vampire in Brooklyn (1995).
First up, Blacula — the first prominent black vampire on screen. We break down the story of African Prince Mamuwalde (William Marshall), cursed by Dracula for refusing to join the slave trade, and his centuries-long search for his reincarnated love in America. We dive into the blaxploitation context, the social commentary, and why this film became a cornerstone for black horror cinema.
Next, Scary Movie — a parody of late ‘90s horror films, where we discuss casting stories (including Anna Faris’ breakout role), the influence of Dimension Studios, and some of our favorite ridiculous moments from this iconic comedy-horror mashup.
Then, we get possessed by The Exorcist — discussing the extended version, Max von Sydow’s Father Merrin, the iconic Regan MacNeil possession, Ouija board chaos, medical investigations gone wrong, priestly interventions, and legendary scenes like the crucifix confrontation and spider-walk. We also touch on the restored footage and fan-favorite elements that make this one of the scariest films ever.
Finally, Vampire in Brooklyn — Eddie Murphy teams up with Wes Craven in a vampire tale with Caribbean roots. We break down the serious intentions behind the film, the studio’s push for comedy, the first appearance of a “familiar” sidekick (Kadeem Hardison), and behind-the-scenes trivia including Murphy’s Nutty Professor trade-off and the infamous wig controversy.
Whether it’s classic horror, cinema history, or horror-comedy mashups, we cover the films, the trivia, and our reactions.👻 Movies discussed in this episode:
