Dark Shadows 

The rich Collins family of Collinsport, Maine is tormented by strange occurrences.

Creator:

Dan Curtis

Stars:

Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Alexandra Isles

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jonathan Frid	...	Barnabas Collins / ... 594 episodes, 1967-1971
Grayson Hall	...	Dr. Julia Hoffman / ... 475 episodes, 1967-1971
Alexandra Isles	...	Victoria Winters / ... 425 episodes, 1966-1968
Nancy Barrett	...	Carolyn Stoddard / ... 402 episodes, 1966-1971
Joan Bennett	...	Elizabeth Collins Stoddard / ... 391 episodes, 1966-1971
Louis Edmonds	...	Roger Collins / ... 323 episodes, 1966-1971
David Selby	...	Quentin Collins / ... 312 episodes, 1968-1971
Kathryn Leigh Scott	...	Maggie Evans / ... 309 episodes, 1966-1970
David Henesy	...	David Collins / ... 278 episodes, 1966-1970
Lara Parker	...	Angelique / ... 269 episodes, 1967-1971

Storyline

The story of Dark Shadows begins with newly hired governess Victoria Winters arriving at Collinwood, the Collins' estate in Collinsport, Maine in search of her mysterious origins. She soon is caught up in the strange events and mysteries that seem to surround the Collins family. Eventually, the Collins' "cousin from England", Barnabas Collins, arrives and takes the show in a new direction; his vampire curse introduces a new history of the Collins family. Part of this revised history is the popular character of the witch Angelique whose jealously led to the tragic death of Barnabas' great love Josette and who placed the curse upon Barnabas.

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Plot Keywords:

seductive behavior | psychotronic series | supernatural power | maine | vampire | 

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Romance | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Dark Shadows Festival

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 June 1966 (USA)

Also Known As:

Shadows on the Wall

Filming Locations:

USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dan Curtis Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (1225 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White (1966-1967) Color (1967-1971)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In preliminary outlines, Barnabas was to be named either Jeramiah or Jered. Then writer, Ron Sproat, was browsing an old cemetery and saw the name Barnabas on a headstone and the rest is history.

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Goofs

Jeremiah Collins's headstone is misspelled "Jerimiah Collins."

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Quotes

Grant Douglas: I don't like the idea that I'm dead.

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Connections

Referenced in Dark Shadows on Location (1999)

User Reviews

Never forget it

Dark Shadows was, is and always will be a joy to watch! I remember as a child seeing it in reruns and being completely enthralled with this dark world of fantasy. I will never forget it! I watch it everyday on Sci-fi at 8am and can only wish they will put it back to it's later time slot at 10. My favorite character is Quentin...he is so mysterious and handsome, devious and intelligent!!! I encourage all people who haven't had the privelege of seeing this show, or the movies or the attempt at making a new Dark Shadows(in 1990 or whatever) that they ought to watch it on Sci-fi and You will see why there are still SO MANY dedicated fans of a show that was made over 30 years ago! ENJOY