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When faiths collide, a drowned priest rises for vengeance in blaxploitation horror.

LORD SHANGO

1975 · 01:32:00 · 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 Black African Christians who clash with traditional Yoruban religion after a priest is drowned while trying to stop a baptism, only to return from the dead seeking retribution.

Synopsis

Black African Christians confront the traditional religion of their peers when a Yoruban priest is drowned after attempting to stop the Christian baptism of a young girl and her mother. Trouble ensues when the priest comes back to life.

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

The SassyFlix Take

Lord Shango blends blaxploitation style with supernatural horror, pitting Christian faith against Yoruban mysticism in rural America. Marlene Clark anchors a cast caught in a swirl of reanimation, voodoo, and cultural collision. Expect your baptism with fire to come with a side of psychotronic soul.

Why Cult

Blaxploitation Horror Fusion

This psychotronic entry melds blaxploitation sensibilities with voodoo-infused supernatural scares, standing out in both genres.

Yoruban Priest Revenge

A drowned Yoruban priest rises from the dead, bringing a wave of mystical vengeance to a Christian community.

Faith and Culture Clash

The film wrestles with themes of Christianity versus traditional African religion, superstition, and identity.

Marlene Clark Lead

Marlene Clark delivers a memorable performance as a mother torn between faiths and desperate for justice.

Themes & Keywords

Independent Film Zombie Priest Cult Drowning Daughter Voodoo Tribe Reanimation Superstition Christianity Baptism Culture Clash Faith Blaxploitation Psychotronic Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lord Shango about? +

Lord Shango follows Black African Christians confronting traditional Yoruban religion after a priest is drowned during a baptism and returns from the dead, leading to supernatural vengeance.

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.

Where can I watch Lord Shango? +

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