House of Dark Shadows (1970)

43% of critics liked it
(7 reviews)
77% of users liked it
(754 ratings)

House of Dark Shadows is the theatrical-feature spin-off of the popular 1960s TV "Gothic" serial Dark Shadows. Jonathan Frid is on hand again as 150-year-old vampire Barnabas Collins, once again going about his business in the spectre-filled Collinswood mansion. Another carryover from the TV series,… More House of Dark Shadows is the theatrical-feature spin-off of the popular 1960s TV "Gothic" serial Dark Shadows. Jonathan Frid is on hand again as 150-year-old vampire Barnabas Collins, once again going about his business in the spectre-filled Collinswood mansion. Another carryover from the TV series, Carolyn Stoddard (Nancy Barrett), finds her blood supply depleted by the elusive Mr. Collins. When Carolyn dies, it isn't long before she's wandering the hallways as one of the "undead". Barnabas persists in his bloodsucking activities until he makes the error of falling in love with mistress-of-the-house Maggie Evans (Kathryn Leigh Scott). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 37 min.
Directed By: Dan Curtis
Written By: Sam Hall
Genres: Drama, Television, Horror, Romance

In Theaters: Oct 28, 1970 Wide

Critic Reviews

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Even in these troubled times, the vampire has it worse than most of us.
Brian Holcomb, Kinetofilm
The film is well mounted and stylishly produced. In what must've seemed like a luxury, Jonathan Frid had time to learn ALL his lines.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It has the unique distinction of being the only motion picture ever based on a daytime soap opera.
Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Genuine chills and surprises. Blows away the TV show.