The film stars Christopher Lee as Dracula and Peter Cushing as his nemesis, Professor Van Helsing. The plot centers around a group of young people who dabble in black magic and inadvertently resurrect Dracula. Johnny Alucard (played by Christopher Neame) becomes Dracula's disciple and is tasked with providing the vampire with fresh victims. Jessica Van Helsing (played by Stephanie Beacham) becomes one of the victims, but her grandfather, Professor Van Helsing, is determined to stop Dracula once and for all.
The film features a number of iconic 1970s elements, such as the fashion, music, and cultural references. It also includes some more overtly supernatural elements, such as the black magic ritual and the resurrection of Dracula. Despite some mixed reviews, the film has become something of a cult classic and is remembered for its distinctive blend of horror and 1970s style.
