Zoltan... Hound of Dracula (1977)

We've had plenty of films about Dracula, and Dracula's brides... but here is a film about his... dog? 

When a Transylvanian vault is disturbed, a demonic black dog and his owner are bought back to life. These were the servants of Count Dracula. Now Veidt (Reggie Nalder) and Zoltan the dog seek the last descent of their master to serve him. Veidt finds out the last Count Dracula is known as Michael Drake (Michael Pataki) and is in the US.

Veidt and Zoltan head across on a boat. Also heading to the US is vampire expert Inspector Branco (José Ferrer) who also wants to find Drake. As for Drake, he is on holiday in the woods with his family. Strange films begin to happen as the family dogs are drawn away by Veidt and Zoltan and the attempts begin to bite Drake so he can become their master. Branco arrives in time to help Drake against Veidt and Zoltan (who to be honest are  rather inept...)

A strange vampire film, often quite ridiculous and low-budget cheesy. Some of the dog attack scenes do have some genuine horror but this is soon replaced by (unintentional) hilarity. A film that is a lot of fun though lacking in too much in the way of chills. The dogs who play Zoltan and the other demonic hounds are very well done.