description Dark Shadows Overview
Dark Shadows, a 2012 film directed by Tim Burton, adapts the gothic television series. The production featured an ensemble cast including Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer, alongside Christopher Lee’s final collaboration with Burton. Jonathan Frid appeared in a cameo before his death, marking the director's last film with key collaborators.
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info Dark Shadows Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 2012 |
help Dark Shadows FAQ
Who plays Barnabas Collins in Dark Shadows?
Johnny Depp plays Barnabas Collins, a vampire released into the modern world after being imprisoned for centuries. The character comes from the gothic television series created by Dan Curtis.
What television series is Dark Shadows based on?
The 2012 film adapts the ABC soap opera Dark Shadows, which originally ran from 1966 to 1971. Tim Burton's version uses the Collins family, Collinwood mansion, and vampire Barnabas while changing the tone into a gothic comedy.
When is the Dark Shadows movie set?
Barnabas returns to Collinwood in 1972 after his supernatural imprisonment. The clash between his old-fashioned values and 1970s culture drives much of the film's humor.
Which actors from the original Dark Shadows appear in the film?
Jonathan Frid, who played Barnabas Collins on television, appears in a cameo alongside David Selby and Lara Parker. Christopher Lee also appears in the 2012 film, continuing his final collaboration with Tim Burton.
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