Dracula A.D. 1972

An ancient vampire awakened in 1972 who seeks revenge on the Van Helsing lineage. He feeds on victims, demonstrates formidable supernatural power, and resists mortal attempts to end him until a clever stake trap, holy water, and fire finally destroy him. His return destabilizes a modern city with ancient malevolence.

A disciple of Dracula who closely resembles him. He orchestrates killings and lures Jessica’s friends to St. Bartolph's for the vampiric ritual. He ultimately dies when a fatal effect of running water destroys him after a confrontation with Lorrimer.

Descendant of the Van Helsing line and part of a group of young hippies. She becomes involved in the Black Mass and initially falls under Dracula’s influence, but her grandfather’s intervention frees her from his control. Her fate is tied to Dracula’s spell until the final confrontation.

Occult expert and Jessica’s grandfather who recognizes Dracula’s return. He helps the police investigate Laura Bellows’s murder and eventually confronts Dracula. He lays a trap with a pit of stakes and uses holy water and a silver knife to end Dracula’s reign.

One of Jessica’s friends who falls victim to Dracula’s return; her body is drained and discovered by the authorities. Her death catalyzes the police investigation and the Van Helsing family’s fight against the resurrected vampire.

Jessica’s boyfriend who is turned into a vampire by Alucard. He lures Jessica to the Chelsea café and is ultimately slain by sunlight before he can reach his resting place.

A friend of Jessica who is taken to St Bartolph's and killed by Dracula. Her death underscores Dracula’s reach beyond the immediate circle into the lives of the group.

Police investigator who heads the murder inquiry after Laura Bellows’s death and suspects occult involvement. He interviews Lorrimer and is drawn into the mystery surrounding Dracula’s return.