Is it a sin to say I still prefer Burton’s version…Albeit I have yet to watch the tv series this was still an awful lot of fun and easily accessible to those not familiar with the source material. Perfectly atmospheric for Halloween watch.
Directed by Dan Curtis
House of Dark Shadows
An ensemble, atmospheric drama.
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Barnabas Collins searches for a cure for vampirism in order to marry a woman resembling his long-lost fiancée Josette.
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1House of Dark Shadows is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles — next screening Monday 27 July at 19:00 at Laemmle NoHo 7.
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6What people say
When it started, I was worried that not having ever seen the Dark Shadows series would be a problem. Like who in the hell were all these random characters and why are they wondering around looking for David? But it turned out not to be a problem. Which I’m glad of, as this was bargain-basement Hammer meets daytime soap fun. All camp vampire drama, theremin sounds, big hair, cobweb house and sudden turns to camera. Yeah, the pacing is a bit uneven, but there’s enough biting, swooning and staking to keep it all goofily charming. It is a horrifying experience to fall into madness when you could have jumped into a dumpster fire aka Seasonal Trash Fall 2025 2. Watch a movie that is based on a television show. It doesn't have to be officially endorsed.
A good 80% of this movie is people saying "David".
Common questions
What is House of Dark Shadows about?+
A centuries-old vampire named Barnabas Collins is unearthed at his family estate and attempts to find a cure for his condition to win the love of a woman who looks like his late fiancée.
Who directed House of Dark Shadows?+
It was directed by Dan Curtis, the creator of the original Dark Shadows daytime soap opera.
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