Son of Dracula

Son of Dracula

Year: 1943

Runtime: 77 mins

Language: English

Director: Robert Siodmak

HorrorHorror the undead and monster classicsCreepy chilling and terrifying horrorGothic and eerie haunting horrorTerrifying haunted and supernatural horror

Carpathian Count Alucard, an ancient vampire, accepts an invitation from a young American heiress to visit the United States. As he explores the fertile new world, the heiress’s boyfriend and local authorities become wary of his unsettling presence and his fascination with the “virile” soil.

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1

Alucard invited to the United States

Count Alucard is invited to the United States by Katherine Caldwell. The invitation pulls him into the Caldwell circle, foreshadowing a union that will alter Dark Oaks. His arrival launches a chain of dramatic events and hidden motives.

New Orleans
2

Colonel Caldwell dies and inheritance is settled

Shortly after Alucard's arrival, Colonel Caldwell dies of apparent heart failure. His passing leaves his wealth to the two daughters, with Katherine inheriting Dark Oaks. The sudden inheritance deepens the secrets and ambitions surrounding the Caldwell family.

Dark Oaks estate, New Orleans
3

Katherine and Alucard marry

Katherine and Alucard marry quickly after the Colonel's death. The union creates a domestic veneer while their true plans unfold in the shadows. The couple's bond strengthens the power dynamic at Dark Oaks.

Dark Oaks
4

Frank shoots at the couple; Katherine is hit

Frank Stanley confronts the couple and fires at Alucard. The bullets pass through the Count and strike Katherine instead. Believing Katherine is dead, Frank hurries to tell Dr. Brewster what has happened.

Dark Oaks
5

Dr. Brewster encounters living Katherine and Alucard

Dr. Brewster arrives at Dark Oaks and is greeted by a living Katherine and a still-present Alucard. The couple explains that they will devote their days to scientific research and will only welcome visitors at night. The moment marks the emergence of a nocturnal ruse that will redefine the estate.

Dark Oaks
6

Frank confesses to the murder; Sheriff involvement begins

Frank goes to the police and confesses to Katherine's murder, triggering a formal investigation. The Sheriff and other officials descend on Dark Oaks as the case unfolds. The admission sets in motion a clash between law and the estate's hidden reality.

Town / Dark Oaks
7

Brewster proves Katherine is alive; Sheriff orders a search

Brewster tries to convince the Sheriff that Katherine is alive, but the Sheriff insists on a full search of Dark Oaks. The tension escalates as authorities comb the estate for evidence. The search tests the fragile illusion surrounding the couple.

Dark Oaks
8

Katherine's dead body found; transferred to morgue

The Sheriff discovers Katherine's dead body and orders her taken to the morgue. The estate's façade continues to crack as tragedy confirms the danger lurking inside Dark Oaks. The investigation accelerates with this grisly turn of events.

Dark Oaks
9

Lazlo arrives; vampirism suspected

Hungarian Professor Lazlo arrives at Brewster's house and notes that Alucard is Dracula spelled backwards. He quickly suspects vampirism and agrees that Alucard could be Count Dracula himself. The encounter marks the first major confrontation with the vampire theory.

Brewster's house
10

Alucard attacked; Lazlo drives him away; bite marks discussed

Alucard attempts to attack Dr. Brewster, but Lazlo drives him away with a cross. A local boy later confirms bite marks on his neck, lending credence to the vampire theory. The evidence tightens the case against Alucard.

Brewster's house
11

Katherine reveals immortality plan to Frank

Katherine sneaks into Frank's prison cell and explains that she married Alucard to obtain immortality and wants to share it with Frank, her true love. She reveals that she has already drunk some of Frank's blood. Frank is initially repulsed but ultimately yields to her plan.

Prison
12

Frank's breakout and coffin burning; Alucard destroyed at sunrise

Frank breaks out of prison, seeks out Alucard's hiding place, and burns his coffin. Without his daytime sanctuary, Alucard is destroyed when the sun rises. Brewster, Lazlo, and the Sheriff arrive at the scene to confirm Alucard's remains.

Alucard's hiding place / Dark Oaks
13

Alucard's remains found by Brewster, Lazlo, and Sheriff

Brewster, Lazlo, and the Sheriff reach the scene to find Alucard's remains. The vampire's end is confirmed by the evidence of the sunrise and the scorched remains. The threat at Dark Oaks seems finally resolved.

Scene near Dark Oaks
14

Frank discovers Katherine's coffin in the playroom

Frank stumbles into the playroom where Katherine had promised to be. He finds her coffin and lifeless body, then removes his wedding ring and places it on Katherine's left ring finger. The moment is heavy with tragedy as revelation sinks in.

Dark Oaks Playroom
15

Katherine's burning coffin revealed; Frank mourns

Brewster and the others enter to see Katherine's burning coffin, completing the tragedy. Frank mourns the loss of the woman he loved as the estate settles into a grim, quiet aftermath. The final image lingers as a stark reminder of love corrupted by dark science.

Dark Oaks Playroom

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