Dracula's Dog
Dracula's Dog

Dracula's Dog

1977Movie90 minEnglish

A Romanian vampire-hunter tracks Dracula's servant to Los Angeles, home of the last of his line.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Albert BandGenres: Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A descendant of Count Dracula, Count Alucard, arrives in modern-day Los Angeles with his vampire dog. He intends to find a way to resurrect his deceased master and continue his dark legacy. However, his plans are complicated by a determined woman and the growing threat posed by his own bloodline.

Critical Reception

Dracula's Dog, also known as 'Zoltan... Hound of Dracula', is a cult horror film that garnered a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some appreciated its unique premise of a vampire dog, many critics found the execution lacking in terms of plot coherence and genuine scares. Audience reception has been similarly divided, with some enjoying its campy elements and B-movie charm, while others found it uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • The premise of a vampire dog is a novel idea, but the film struggles with a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Lacks the bite and genuine horror expected from a Dracula-related film, often resorting to predictable tropes.
  • Despite its flaws, the film has a certain low-budget charm that appeals to die-hard horror fans.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a mixed opinion, with some finding it a fun, campy B-movie while others consider it a poorly made horror flick.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'Zoltan... Hound of Dracula', and the dog actor who played Zoltan was named 'Shaolin'.

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John Chard

John Chard

Zoltan, Hound of Dracula (1977) Tail from the Kennel. Unfortunately I never caught this pic as a youngster, to have that nostalgia glow, the memory bank igniting to recall a time when Zoltan scared one to tears. I have plenty of those...