In London 1872 - the final battle between Lawrence van Helsing and Count Dracula on top of a coach results in Dracula dying from a stake made from the remains of a wooden wheel. Lawrence dies from his wounds and| as he is buried| a servant of Dracula buries the remains of the stake by the grave and keeps a bottle of Dracula's ashes and the ring. One hundred years later| the colourful 1972| Johnny| the great-grandson of the servant joins up with a "group" containing Jessica| the grand-daughter of the present vampire hunter| Abraham van Helsing and with their unknowing help resurrect Dracula in the 20th Century who is determined to destroy the house of Van Helsing| but who can believe that The king of the Vampires really exists and is alive - in 20th Century London?