The inn turns out to be the (the same location from the first film), which is run by a coven of vampires. The film explores the origin of the character Santanico Pandemonium , revealing that Esmeralda is destined to become the vampire queen seen in the original movie. 3. Themes and Style

as Ambrose Bierce: Reprising a role (though a different character) from the first film.

as Esmeralda / Santanico Pandemonium: The hangman's daughter.

Released in late 1999 (and early 2000 in many regions), this was the third installment in the franchise. Unlike the first film, it was a release. It was directed by P.J. Pesce and produced by Robert Rodriguez , Quentin Tarantino , and Lawrence Bender . 2. Plot Summary