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Drama Cult Classic

Faith meets vengeance when ancient rituals clash with modern beliefs in this supernatural drama.

LORD SHANGO

1975 · 1h 32m · R · Drama / Horror · IMDB TMDB

A young Christian mother turns away from her faith to a more ancient religion, summoning a tribal priest from the dead to avenge her teenage daughter.

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What is Lord Shango about?

Lord Shango is a 1975 American drama-horror film directed by Ray Marsh about a young Christian mother who turns to an ancient religion, summoning a tribal priest from the dead to avenge her teenage daughter.

Programmer's Pick

Lord Shango blends blaxploitation style with supernatural horror, pitting Christian ritual against Yoruban mysticism. If you like your cult films with reanimated priests and culture clashes, your altar awaits.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Lord Shango plunges into the turbulent intersection of faith, culture, and the supernatural in rural America. The story begins as Black African Christians confront the traditional Yoruban religion practiced by their peers, leading to a fatal clash when a priest is drowned while trying to prevent a Christian baptism. The situation escalates when the drowned priest is brought back to life, setting off a cascade of unsettling events. Through its atmospheric approach and dramatic tension, the film explores the emotional and spiritual consequences of turning away from Christianity in favor of ancient beliefs, all against the backdrop of community strife and mystical forces.

Details & Specs

Director
Ray Marsh
Writer
Paul Carter Harrison
Release
1975
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Drama, Horror
Also Known As
The Color of Love, Soulmates of Shango

Cast & Crew

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Director: Ray Marsh Writer: Paul Carter Harrison
Marlene Clark Marlene Clark Jenny Lawrence Cook Lawrence Cook Jabo Wally Taylor Wally Taylor Memphis Avis McCarther Avis McCarther Billie BO Bill Overton Femi SG Stanley Greene Deacon Tibbles John R. Russell John R. Russell Reverend Slater (as John Raphael R.) BW B.A. Ward Deacon Davis SF Sandi Franklin Bebe Ethel Ayler Ethel Ayler Lady in bar (uncredited) EM Ella Mitchell Lead singer (uncredited) DO Dwayne Oliver Assistant leader (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Yoruban vs. Christianity

The film centers on the collision between Christian and Yoruban spiritual traditions, fueling its drama and horror.

Supernatural Revenge

A drowned tribal priest is summoned from the dead to seek vengeance, bringing an eerie edge to the story.

Blaxploitation Flavor

Lord Shango is marked by the hallmarks of 1970s blaxploitation cinema, mixing social commentary with psychotronic style.

Independent Horror

This film brings a uniquely independent approach to horror, weaving in elements of voodoo, zombies, and supernatural power.

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Threat File

Trigger

A priest is drowned during a baptism conflict

Threat

Reanimated Yoruban priest

Effect

Supernatural vengeance upon the community

Setting

Rural African American community

Questions from the Vault

When was Lord Shango released? +

Lord Shango was released in 1975.

Who directed Lord Shango? +

Lord Shango was directed by Ray Marsh.

How long is Lord Shango? +

Lord Shango has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is Lord Shango? +

Lord Shango is a drama and horror film.

How is the drowned priest brought back to life? +

The priest is summoned from the dead through ancient Yoruban religious practices invoked by a mother seeking vengeance.

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