Mid 16th century. The cruel Count Dracula leads the black knights to intrude, plunder, and murder the monastery. The priest curses Dracula that he will never die and will endlessly have an endless desire for blood. Returning to the castle, the Count sees his wife Adriana die after the labors of childbirth. Desperate Dracula hugs Adriana's corpse and blames God.
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