Transylmania (2009) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Radu's Reign of Terror

In 16th century Romania, the vampire king Radu terrorizes the land alongside his lover, the sorceress Stephenia. Their sinister influence creates fear in the local populace, marking the beginning of a dark chapter in the region's history.

When

16th century

Where

Romania

Victor Van Sloan's Confrontation

Vampire hunter Victor Van Sloan devises a plan to confront Stephenia, tricking her into opening an enchanted music box. This action results in Stephenia's soul being trapped within the box, significantly weakening her powers.

The Fatal Fall

In his escape from the castle's window into daylight, Van Sloan tragically falls to his death due to an unfortunate mishap involving his son's negligence. This emphasizes the chaotic and dangerous nature of his battle against dark forces.

Where

Radu's Castle

Centuries of Searching

With the music box swept away by the river, Radu embarks on a relentless centuries-long quest to recover it. This search fuels his ambition to revive Stephenia and regain control over Romania.

Where

River

Students Arrive in Romania

In the modern era, a group of American college students travels to Romania under the pretext of studying at Razvan University, which was formerly Radu's castle. Their friend Rusty hopes to meet his online girlfriend, Draguta, as they begin their adventure.

When

Present Day

Where

Razvan University

Discovering the Past

At the university, the students meet the quirky dean Floca and the self-defense instructor Teodora, who is aware of the ominous legacy linked to Radu. This revelation sets the stage for impending chaos as ancient evils resurface.

Where

Razvan University

Radu's Return

That night, Radu returns to the castle with dark intentions, collecting blood to perform a ritual aimed at reviving Stephenia. As he resurrects old plans, the danger for the students escalates.

Where

Razvan Castle

The Music Box Reawakens

A careless college blonde inadvertently spills her blood on the gem inside the music box, awakening Stephenia's spirit within her new host. This unforeseen event puts both the students and the university at risk, highlighting the chaos yet to ensue.

Where

Razvan University

Rusty's Horrifying Reality

As Rusty discovers that Draguta is the hunchbacked daughter of Dean Floca, he realizes the lengths to which Floca will go for an experiment that removes girls' heads for body swaps. This shocking revelation leads Rusty to get entangled in Floca's sinister plans.

Where

Razvan University

Mistaken Identity

Teodora mistakenly identifies Rusty as Radu due to his costume, resulting in confusion and chaos that traps Rusty in a web of supernatural events. This comedic twist adds to the film's dark humor amidst the unfolding horror.

Attempting to Escape

As Rusty tries to evade capture, he is hauled off for a ritual intended to revive Stephenia. He faces a desperate situation, needing to protect himself from becoming part of an ancient evil's plan.

Confrontation in the Dance Hall

Confronted by Teodora in the dance hall, Rusty attempts to reason with her and explain the truth about Radu. However, the arrival of Radu and Stephenia creates a tense standoff, complicating the situation further.

Where

Dance Hall

Radu's Fate

Through a series of misunderstandings, Cliff, a moronic security guard, accidentally kills Radu with a crossbow. This unexpected turn of events leads to Radu's ashes scattering, marking a significant victory over the vampire menace.

Where

Razvan University

Breaking the Curse

Teodora shatters the music box, causing Stephenia's spirit to be released and her corporeal form to dissolve. This act frees the host and marks the end of Radu and Stephenia’s reign of terror.

New Beginnings

In the aftermath, Cliff debunks the myth of Radu's terror in a lecture, while the fates of the students and professors are revealed. Rusty, now married to Draguta, faces the bizarre consequence of their child, alluding to the intertwined destinies left in the wake of chaos.

Where

Razvan University