A little corny, perhaps, and marred by the Cosby legacy, but Poitier’s movie has plenty of old-fashioned heart. Blaxploitation meets horror: William Marshall in 1972's "Blacula." Credit ...
Friday Foster showcased Grier’s range as a movie star, but it also sadly coincided with a decline in her career. As Blaxploitation faded in popularity, Grier struggled to find more leading roles.