Jonathan Harker, a real estate agent, is sent from his home in Wismar, Germany to the remote Transylvanian mountains to finalize a property deal with the mysterious Count Dracula. Despite ominous warnings from the locals, Harker reaches Dracula's castle and begins his business transaction. However, he quickly realizes that his host is no ordinary aristocrat. Dracula, a morose and otherworldly figure, becomes fascinated by a picture of Harker's wife, Lucy. Plagued by eerie occurrences and sensing his life is in danger, Harker struggles to escape the castle.

Back in Wismar, Lucy grows increasingly anxious over the prolonged absence of her husband. As Dracula makes his way to Germany, bringing with him death and a plague of rats, she experiences strange premonitions and ghastly visions. The town is soon engulfed in an atmosphere of doom as Dracula's dark influence spreads. Lucy becomes convinced that Dracula must be confronted to save her beloved Jonathan and prevent further devastation.