Dark Shadows
Vampire Barnabas Collins is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate and family have fallen into ruin.
Critics Sentiment
Collins family immigrates from Liverpool to establish Collinsport
Barnabas revealed as vampire to Collins family
The film drops significantly from the promising opening to the awkwardly handled vampire revelation scene, losing nearly 3 points as Burton's visual style couldn't compensate for poor plot execution.
Dark Shadows starts promisingly with Burton's signature Gothic style and Depp's charming fish-out-of-water performance, but gradually loses momentum as the script becomes predictable and relies too heavily on visual gags. The film recovers slightly during the climactic battle but ultimately disappoints with an unearned romantic conclusion, leaving critics feeling the collaboration wasted its potential.
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Johnny Depp
Barnabas Collins
Michelle Pfeiffer
Elizabeth Collins Stoddard
Eva Green
Angelique Bouchard
Helena Bonham Carter
Dr. Julia Hoffman
Chloë Grace Moretz
Carolyn Stoddard
Bella Heathcote
Victoria Winters / Josette DuPres
Gulliver McGrath
David Collins
Jackie Earle Haley
Willie Loomis
Jonny Lee Miller
Roger Collins
Ray Shirley
Mrs. Johnson
Christopher Lee
Clarney
Alice Cooper
Self
Ivan Kaye
Joshua Collins
Susanna Cappellaro
Naomi Collins
Josephine Butler
David's Mother
William Hope
Sheriff
Shane Rimmer
Board Member #1
Michael Shannon
Board Member #2
Harry Taylor
Henchman
Glen Mexted
Captain Rubberpants
Crew
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