# Finally The Dark Shadows Movie **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 11, 2012, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542 "2012-02-11T19:12:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![furryman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/furryman/32/99_2.png) [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2012, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/1 "2012-02-11T19:12:44Z")
May this year according to IMDB. The picture of Johnny Depp as Barnabas looks absolutely ridiculous. At least they didn’t cast Helen Carter as Josette. Despite everything I remain hopeful that it will be a good movie. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/2 "2012-02-11T20:23:51Z")
Hmm, checking the cast list; Christopher Lee, and Alice Cooper as himself. How could it not be brilliant? ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2012, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/3 "2012-02-11T20:49:05Z")
Did you see the last movie? ---
**Author:** ![Simplicio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c37758/32.png) [@Simplicio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simplicio)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2012, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/4 "2012-02-11T21:28:42Z")
In 1967, the idea of a Vampire soap opera seemed pretty unique. Today every third movie or TV show is a vampire soap opera of some sort. So I think the movie will seem kind of stale, but I guess we’ll find out. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2012, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/5 "2012-02-11T22:07:54Z")
Tim Burton: ruining everything you ever liked in pop culture with his touch. “I know just what to do! Let’s goth it up a bit!” ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2012, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/6 "2012-02-11T22:24:09Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > Hmm, checking the cast list; Christopher Lee, and Alice Cooper as himself. How could it not be brilliant? The original Barnabas makes a cameo too. ---
**Author:** ![Simplicio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c37758/32.png) [@Simplicio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simplicio)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2012, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/7 "2012-02-11T22:27:29Z")
> [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > Tim Burton: ruining everything you ever liked in pop culture with his touch. > > “I know just what to do! Let’s goth it up a bit!” Pretty sure Dark Shadows was pretty well gothed up before Burton got there. ---
**Author:** ![Scumpup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/8 "2012-02-11T22:49:48Z")
I say this as an ardent fan of the show during its original run: Dark Shadows was poorly written, badly acted, and had production values in line with my grandpa’s home movies. At the time, though, there was nothing else like it on American TV. Today, the original show is nearly unwatchable. This movie almost can’t help but be better. Certainly, the original series had no one remotely as talented as Johnny Depp. I’ll go see it. ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2012, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/9 "2012-02-11T23:01:19Z")
I have been waiting for the Dark Shadows movie for decades. When I heard Tim Burton was making it, starring Johnny Depp, I thought “well, I lived long enough to see the Lord of the Rings movies, and after I see Dark Shadows, I can die happy” ;). Even if it’s a big, stupid embarrassing flop, I can’t wait to see it. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2012, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/10 "2012-02-11T23:08:35Z")
> [@salinqmind](#): > > I have been waiting for the Dark Shadows movie for decades. How many decades? A little over 4? [House of Dark Shadows 1970](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065856/) [Night of Dark Shadows 1971](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067491/) The problem is this: If it’s any good, it’s really not\* Dark Shadows\*. ---
**Author:** ![dangermom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e274bd/32.png) [@dangermom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dangermom)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/11 "2012-02-12T00:14:10Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > The problem is this: If it’s any good, it’s really not\* Dark Shadows\*. That does hit the nail on the head. I kind of enjoyed seeing Johnny Depp in an imitation of Barnabas’ awful greasy hair though. I think I’ll go see it–I once spent a summer giggling my way through re-runs of _Dark Shadows_. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/12 "2012-02-12T00:26:07Z")
> [@Simplicio](#): > > Pretty sure Dark Shadows was pretty well gothed up before Burton got there. That won’t stop Mr. Burton from gothing it up some more, I’m sure. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2012, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/13 "2012-02-12T03:35:20Z")
> [@Simplicio](#): > > In 1967, the idea of a Vampire soap opera seemed pretty unique. Today every third movie or TV show is a vampire soap opera of some sort. Yeah, but they’re all angsty high-schoolers. A centuries-old immortal who looks older than 23 is unheard of these days. ---
**Author:** ![furryman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/furryman/32/99_2.png) [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/14 "2012-02-14T01:55:13Z")
> [@Scumpup](#): > > I say this as an ardent fan of the show during its original run: Dark Shadows was poorly written, badly acted, and had production values in line with my grandpa’s home movies. At the time, though, there was nothing else like it on American TV. Today, the original show is nearly unwatchable. This movie almost can’t help but be better. Certainly, the original series had no one remotely as talented as Johnny Depp. > I’ll go see it. I remain a fan, even after 40 years [del]in spite of[/del] because of these things. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![furryman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/furryman/32/99_2.png) [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/15 "2012-02-14T01:57:29Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > How many decades? A little over 4? > > [House of Dark Shadows 1970](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065856/) > [Night of Dark Shadows 1971](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067491/) > > The problem is this: If it’s any good, it’s really not\* Dark Shadows\*. Ah but don’t forget the Dark Shadows mini-series was absolutely incredible. ---
**Author:** ![Tapiotar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3be4f8/32.png) [@Tapiotar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapiotar)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2012, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/16 "2012-03-16T22:40:20Z")
Bumping because I just saw a trailer for this. I’ve never laughed so hard at a trailer. It should be watched with friends after sharing a pitcher of sangria. Or some other substance conducive to giggling. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2012, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/17 "2012-03-17T00:57:40Z")
My first celebri-crush was Lara Parker as Angelique the witch. ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2012, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/18 "2012-03-17T01:24:03Z")
> [@Tapiotar](#): > > Bumping because I just saw a trailer for this. I’ve never laughed so hard at a trailer. It should be watched with friends after sharing a pitcher of sangria. Or some other substance conducive to giggling. That bad, huh? ☹ When was the last truly compelling film, anyway? ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2012, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/19 "2012-03-17T01:41:03Z")
No, it’s deliberately funny. Burton is doing it as a comedy. [The trailer is hilarious](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTjD3rV27Go) – the best since **[Comedian](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVDzuT0fXro)** Barnabas: “How soon can the horses be ready?” Mother: “We don’t have horses. We have a Chevy.” or Barnabas: “Reveal yourself! Tiny songstress!” It fits perfectly with what I saw about the show when it was on, but then, my experience was limited to reading “Barnabas Collins in a Funny Vein.” 🙂 I definitely want to see this. It’s going to be fun. ---
**Author:** ![Simplicio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c37758/32.png) [@Simplicio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simplicio)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2012, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542/20 "2012-03-17T01:51:59Z")
Huh. Burton actually took something and made it less angsty and gothic. Didn’t see that coming. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-the-dark-shadows-movie/612542.md?page=2)