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House of Dark Shadows

  • 1970
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  • 1h 37m
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6.3/10
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House of Dark Shadows (1970)
Vampire Barnabas Collins is accidentally released from his centuries-long confinement at his family's estate in Maine. He targets his clueless descendants who live there now and pursues Maggie, the incarnation of his lost love.
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Vampire Barnabas Collins is accidentally released from his centuries-long confinement at his family's estate in Maine. He targets his clueless descendants who live there now and pursues Magg... Read allVampire Barnabas Collins is accidentally released from his centuries-long confinement at his family's estate in Maine. He targets his clueless descendants who live there now and pursues Maggie, the incarnation of his lost love.Vampire Barnabas Collins is accidentally released from his centuries-long confinement at his family's estate in Maine. He targets his clueless descendants who live there now and pursues Maggie, the incarnation of his lost love.

  • Director
    • Dan Curtis
  • Writers
    • Sam Hall
    • Gordon Russell
  • Stars
    • Jonathan Frid
    • Grayson Hall
    • Kathryn Leigh Scott
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    3.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dan Curtis
    • Writers
      • Sam Hall
      • Gordon Russell
    • Stars
      • Jonathan Frid
      • Grayson Hall
      • Kathryn Leigh Scott
    • 70User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Joan Bennett in House of Dark Shadows (1970)
    Nancy Barrett in House of Dark Shadows (1970)
    Nancy Barrett in House of Dark Shadows (1970)
    Nancy Barrett in House of Dark Shadows (1970)
    Roger Davis and Kathryn Leigh Scott in House of Dark Shadows (1970)
    Nancy Barrett in House of Dark Shadows (1970)
    Thayer David in House of Dark Shadows (1970)
    Nancy Barrett in House of Dark Shadows (1970)

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    Jonathan Frid
    Jonathan Frid
    • Barnabas Collins
    Grayson Hall
    Grayson Hall
    • Dr. Julia Hoffman
    Kathryn Leigh Scott
    Kathryn Leigh Scott
    • Maggie Evans
    Roger Davis
    Roger Davis
    • Jeff Clark
    Nancy Barrett
    Nancy Barrett
    • Carolyn Stoddard
    John Karlen
    John Karlen
    • Willie Loomis
    Thayer David
    Thayer David
    • Professor T. Eliot Stokes
    Louis Edmonds
    Louis Edmonds
    • Roger Collins
    Don Briscoe
    • Todd Blake
    • (as Donald Briscoe)
    David Henesy
    David Henesy
    • David Collins
    Dennis Patrick
    Dennis Patrick
    • Sheriff George Patterson
    Lisa Blake Richards
    Lisa Blake Richards
    • Daphne Budd
    • (as Lisa Richards)
    Jerry Lacy
    Jerry Lacy
    • Minister
    Barbara Cason
    Barbara Cason
    • Mrs. Johnson
    Paul Michael
    • Old Man
    Humbert Allen Astredo
    Humbert Allen Astredo
    • Dr. Forbes
    • (as Humbert Astredo)
    Terrayne Crawford
    • Todd's Nurse
    • (as Terry Crawford)
    Michael Stroka
    Michael Stroka
    • Pallbearer
    • Director
      • Dan Curtis
    • Writers
      • Sam Hall
      • Gordon Russell
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    • Trivia
      The Collinwood scenes were filmed at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York. The Lyndhurst Estate also housed Spratt Mansion, which had been used as the exterior of the "Old House" on the series, but was destroyed by a fire the year before "House of Dark Shadows" was shot.
    • Goofs
      When Barnabas reaches for the handle of Daphne's car door, and when soon after when he stalks Maggie in the Old House, he is wearing the same period garb as when released from his coffin, as well as an ankle-length cloak. But when stalking Daphne in the woods prior to attacking, he's clearly wearing contemporary shoes and pants, and a much shorter cloak.
    • Quotes

      Carolyn Stoddard: I'm beginning to wonder, cousin Barnabas, if I shall ever know you at all. There's so much about you... that I'm dying to know.

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: There is a scene during the closing credits: Barnabas turns into a bat and flies away.
    • Alternate versions
      The preview version of the film included a scene where young David Collins pretends to hang himself. No copies of this footage are known to exist.
    • Connections
      Featured in Elvira's Movie Macabre: House of Dark Shadows (1985)

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    9/10
    The Gothic soap opera hits the big screen with a bang
    I remember seeing this movie when I was about 12 years old on TNT in Europe in beautiful widescreen format. I was absolutely mesmerized! My mom told me how she was a fan of the original series (not die-hard, but a fan) and watched it with me. It was such a great movie, so much happened in the 90 minutes of the film that it boggled my mind. Several plotlines intertwined and characters came and went (which was annoying to me). I didn't see this movie again until last year on video. The widescreen format was gone, but it was great to see it again! I didn't remember seeing the bloody stakings in the TV version (but it wasn't edited) and was pleasantly surprised. I had to check the box again to be sure what the rating was. Sure enough, PG. Today, I would still be careful if my kids watched it! The acting in the film is marvelous and shows how soap opera actors can break from that tired formula. Everyone from Kathryn Leigh Scott to Thayer David shine in their roles, a personal favorite being beautiful blonde Nancy Barrett. This is overall a nostalgiac shocker and worth a look at least once. Hopefully someday someone will find the 25+ minutes of film cut from the original print and release it intact on video!
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    • Sep 18, 1999

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 1971 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dark Shadows
    • Filming locations
      • Three Bears' Inn - 333 Wilton Rd., Westport, Connecticut, USA(The Collinsport Inn)
    • Production company
      • Dan Curtis Productions
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    • Budget
      • $750,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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