Blackenstein

Blackenstein

To Stop This Mutha Takes One Bad Brutha

Directed by William A. Levey

Produced by Frisco Productions Limited

197387 min3.2 / 10

A blaxploitation-era monster movie that transforms a disabled Vietnam veteran into a tragic killer through scientific sabotage, blending exploitation thrills with period-specific social commentary.

Eddie is a Vietnam veteran who loses his arms and legs when he steps on a land mine, but a brilliant surgeon is able to attach new limbs. Unfortunately, an insanely jealous assistant (who has fallen in love with Eddie's fiancée) switches Eddie's DNA injections, transforming him into a gigantic killer.

Questions people ask

  • Does Blackenstein end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Blackenstein violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Is Blackenstein easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Blackenstein scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Blackenstein sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

13/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise2

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love2

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Blackenstein

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Blackenstein

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Blackenstein, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Blackenstein, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Blackenstein, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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