In an abandoned village, Uffizi and Luke find a crashed helicopter containing a news reporter, Julia, and her cameraman Tommy.

The undead attack the rebel base during the night, but Uffizi, Luke and Julia survive, proceeding to Dracula's castle.

John Puccio of DVD Town said: "This one is no world beater and hardly scary, but at least it's got mood and tone and atmosphere to spare, something the first two movies in the ongoing series lacked entirely.

[1] Kevin Carr of 7M Pictures said: "At least in the cinematic morass that is modern movies, Dracula III is better than the wimpy vampire lore pioneered by Anne Rice.

Walter Chaw of Film Freak Central wrote: "The strength of Dracula III is in its use of locations, with Lussier finally figuring out how to work with a DP to create a foreboding atmosphere.

[3] Dread Central's review stated that "Lussier and company aren't out to reinvent the wheel, but they do one hell of a good job of keeping it turning.