House of Dark Shadows

House of Dark Shadows (1970)

  • 43% of critics liked it
    (7 reviews)

  • 73% of users liked it
    (856 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… More

PG,
Directed By
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.

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