Vampira

Old Dracula is a silly little horror comedy trying to capitalize on the success of Young Frankenstein, its punny title an indication of the level of humor involved (that being “low”). There’s a surprising racial twist, however, in the tale of old vamp Dracula (David Niven, sporting a distinctly non-Transylvanian accent) seeking to revive his long-lost love, Vampira. Knowing that one amongst the group of Playboy Playmates staying at his castle (don’t ask) has the right blood type to bring Vampira back to life, Dracula collects blood samples from the gals and uses them to resuscitate her. However, one of the Playmates (Minah Bird) is black, and although the vampiress is revived, the excess pigment turns her into black beauty Teresa Graves (who, looking like a less coked-up Whitney Houston, shines with wit and sex appeal, giving an indication of why she would later be given her own TV show, Get Christy Love). Let the awkward racial innuendoes begin! When Vampira awakes, she notices her chocolaty hand and exclaims, “I’m black!” —Blackhorrormovies.com