In the year 1795, Barnabas Collins is engaged to marry Josette DuPres from the island of Martinique. However, following an affair with her beautiful maid servant Angelique, Barnabas soon discovers that the people he loves are all in danger of becoming victims of the scorned mistress, who seeks revenge with her witchcraft. Angelique becomes overwhelmed by her own powers when she causes Barnabas to rise as a vampire.