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Blaxploitation horror classic Blacula is getting a 21st century makeover.

Variety is reporting that MGM, Bron and Hidden Empire Film Group’s Deon and Roxanne Avent Taylor are working on a continuation of the saga, set after the 1973 sequel, in a contemporary, post-COVID world.

The synopsis reads: Blacula is an ancient African prince who is cursed by Dracula after he fails to agree to end the slave trade. Blacula is entombed and awakens 200 years later ready to avenge the death of his ancestors and of those responsible for robbing his people of their work, culture and heritage as they appropriated it for profit.

“’Blacula’ is arguably one of the most prestigious Black franchises and so important to the culture as it birthed a groundswell of Blaxploitation-horror films, which changed the game for how our people were seen on the big screen,” Deon Taylor said in a statement.

“Growing up in Gary, Indiana, I loved watching ‘Blacula’ and was so proud that William Marshall was a fellow Gary native. It’s mind-blowing that this franchise never got the energy or appreciation that other genre films received over the years, but this reboot is about to change all that. Thank you to Aaron, Brenda and team Bron as well as everyone at MGM for joining us on this adventure. We promise to bring new life to the iconic ‘Blacula’ character that will resonate with audiences worldwide!”