Sometimes bringing back an original cast can be disengaging see all of rob zombies movies, but other times it actually sounds like a brilliant idea. The show depicted the lives, loves, trials and tribulations of the wealthy collins family of collinsport, maine, where a number of supernatural occurrences take place. The official facebook page for dark shadows of all the servants i could have spurned, of all the hearts i. Inside those insane vampire council cameos during what. After watching house of dark shadows i realized that had i gone to see this movie at my local drivein movie theatre in the early seventies when i was a teenager, i would have enjoyed it very much and would have been jumping at shadows. The music by robert cobert was a major contributor to the overall creepiness of dark shadows and it is carried over nicely to the motion picture version. May 10, 2012 frid died in april, but he and scott and other actors from the dark shadows tv show have cameos in the new movie. Original cast cameos in dark shadows dark horizons. Dark shadows 2012 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers.
The only reason to see dark shadows is to discover how dire and pointlesshow flatout dreadfula movie can be even when it has tim burton, johnny depp, michelle pfeiffer, and. Johnny depp honors dark shadows star jonathan frid. To celebrate, ive invited actual famous grownup film critic david edelstein to come watch the 1970 film house of dark shadows. Quentin challenges barnabas by pulling a decorative sword from a wall display and pointing it at his throat. Its a sad day, said director tim burton, whose upcoming dark shadows movie, starring johnny depp as collins, features cameos by frid and lara parker, david selby and. Frid died in april, but he and scott and other actors from the dark shadows tv show have cameos in the new movie. Frids final screen role was a cameo in dark shadows, the soap operas coming bigscreen revamp directed by tim burton and starring johnny depp as barnabas.
Frid is widely known for the role of vampire barnabas collins on the original gothic serial dark shadows, which ran from 196671. For fans of the 19661971 abc supernatural soap opera dark shadows and they are legion, a lot is riding on tim burtons blockbuster film adapation to deliver the camp, romance and. The official facebook page for dark shadows of all the servants i could have spurned, of all the hearts i could have broken, i got one with. My first, my last, my everything, and the answer to all my dreams. An imprisoned vampire, barnabas collins, is set free and returns to his ancestral home, where his dysfunctional descendants are in need of his protection. Dark shadows stars from original series appear in new dark. Rock star alice cooper has confirmed that he will be making a cameo appearance in the new dark shadows feature film, following widespread rumours over the past week.
Appearing on bbc one chat show lee macks all star cast incidentally also filmed at pinewood studios, cooper revealed that his part was set to go before the cameras on friday july 1. Dark shadows is a 2012 american horror comedy film based on the gothic television soap opera of the same name. Jan 18, 1991 nbcs dark shadows behind the scenes of the new vampire drama. Last nights episode of what we do in the shadows featured an allstar selection of cameos from actors. In june 2011, jonathan frid, lara parker, kathryn leigh scott, and david selby made a brief trip to england to film cameos in the new dark shadows movie. Jonathan frid, original barnabas collins in dark shadows. Cameo of original dark shadows cast members angelique.
It was directed by tim burton and stars johnny depp, michelle pfeiffer, helena bonham carter, eva green, jackie earle haley, jonny lee miller, chloe grace moretz, and bella heathcote in a dual role. Were still waiting final confirmation regarding a rumored alice cooper cameo in the film as well. May 09, 2019 last nights episode of the fx comedy series what we do in the shadows surprised fans with some stellar cameos from some very famous actors, but it took a lot of hard work to pull it off. If youre an alice cooper fan, youve probably seen at least one of his many movie cameos in his career. David selby, jonathan frid, lara parker and kathryn leigh scott will have cameos in the dark shadows movie. Nbcs dark shadows behind the scenes of the new vampire drama. But i still like the movie because its more dark shadows with the original cast, sort of like the deluxe edition of something, like a favorite album of music. Spoilers for last nights episode of what we do in the shadows ahead. If you havent seen the new dark shadows movie and plan to, dont read anymore. Four original cast members will cameo in tim burtons dark. The movie a few years ago, the rights were purchased from the dan curtis estate by warner brothers to produce an allnew movie based on the popular dark shadows franchise. Some of the dialogue and camera setups are identical to the first barnabas tv story arc but the house was different, by necessity. Mar 29, 2017 but i still like the movie because its more dark shadows with the original cast, sort of like the deluxe edition of something, like a favorite album of music. It offers wonderful things, but they arent whats important.
The brainchild of producer dan curtis, dark shadows is legendary for pumping out a remarkable 1,225 episodes during its fiveyear run. Dark shadows star vampire jonathan frid, 87 newsday. Comiccon announces classic cast movie cameos dark shadows news. Johnny depp who was a fan of the original plays barnabas collins. Jul 25, 2011 bloody disgusting has reported that at a dark shadows panel at comiccon 2011, it was announced that four original cast members of the cult 60s show will be making cameos in tim burton. With house of dark shadows youre getting the bonus features, like outtakes of favorite songs with alternate mixes.
Bloody disgusting has reported that at a dark shadows panel at comiccon 2011, it was announced that four original cast members. Last nights episode of the fx comedy series what we do in the shadows surprised fans with some stellar cameos from some very famous actors, but it took a lot of hard work to pull it off. I am a big fan of the old dark shadows series as well as the 1972 dark shadows series. While preproduction has scarcely begun, several members of the fan base including us can hardly wait, and this website is the product of us keeping our eyes.
Davids the film critic for new york magazine, nprs fresh air and cbs sunday morning, and hes also a lifelong dark shadows fan and a friend of the blog. Dark shadows 2012 movie mistakes more all mistakes 4 audio problems 4 continuity mistakes 2 factual errors 14 other mistakes 17 revealing mistakes 4 visible crewequipment mistakes order by popularity order chronologically all seasons no specific season suggested corrections titles starting with d. Oct 17, 2012 in june 2011, jonathan frid, lara parker, kathryn leigh scott, and david selby made a brief trip to england to film cameos in the new dark shadows movie. Current news involves a new dark shadows comic book, news about alice coopers cameo in dark shadows, and eunice huthart doing the stunts.
You, frid, kathryn leigh scott maggie evans and david selby quentin had blinkandyoullmissthem cameos in tim burtons 2012 dark shadows movie with johnny depp. Though the camera pans away, you can hear a loud clunk as the piece falls, followed by the loud crash of shattering glass as it strikes and breaks a table lamp. He starred as barnabas collins in the 1970 movie house of dark shadows. Alice cooper, who makes a cameo in the film, sings no more mr. Four of the stars from the original dark shadows series had cameo roles in the new movie. Dark shadows is an american gothic soap opera that originally aired weekdays on the abc television network, from june 27, 1966, to april 2, 1971. Directed by 1 writing credits 4 cast 91 produced by 12 music by 1 cinematography. Actor jonathan frid, best known as the man who brought vivid life to one of the most iconic undead characters in tv history, vampire barnabas collins in the soap opera dark shadows, died on friday at the age of 87. Its being directed by tim burton and stars johnny depp as mysterious. Its as if burton directed at arms length, unwilling to find juice in the story. Yes, the original tv soap opera is a cult classic, but he approaches his dark shadows as an amusing trifle, and for a featurelength film. When arriving as guests to the ball, they are from left to right lara parker angelique bouchard jonathan frid barnabas collins, david selby quentin collins, kathryn leigh scott maggie evansjosette. Dark shadows is a 2012 american fantasy horror comedy film based on the gothic television.
At a dark shadows panel at the san diego comic con this past weekend, it was confirmed that four of the original cast members of the 60s gothic soap opera will be making cameos in tim burton s. Park 40 biggest mistakes in the big bang theory stan lees best cameos 33 biggest. Perhaps it was the success of the batman movie that prompted mgm to green light a film version of dark shadows four years later. Paramount is reportedly developing a modern vampire movie called nightland. May 10, 2012 the brainchild of producer dan curtis, dark shadows is legendary for pumping out a remarkable 1,225 episodes during its fiveyear run. With johnny depp, michelle pfeiffer, eva green, helena bonham carter. May 04, 2012 dark shadows rated pg and out may 11 is the duos latest look at the lifestyles of the weird and infamous, a horror comedy inspired by an eccentric 196671 supernatural soap opera they both.
Surprise what we do in the shadows cameos fill vampiric. Its a sad day, said director tim burton, whose upcoming dark shadows movie, starring johnny depp as collins, features cameos by frid and lara parker, david selby and kathryn leigh scott, his. You can see the dark shadows story in a different way with the. Tim burtons dark shadows is all dressed up with nowhere to go, an elegant production without a central drive. The complete dvd box set comes in a mock coffin, and. The film had a limited release on may 10, 2012, and was. Apr 23, 2012 dark shadows annotations barnabass costume party from hell. Peppers lonely hearts club band and dark shadows, one of his most notable ones has to be in the 1992 film waynes world wherein he gives a history. Dark shadows is a 2012 american fantasy horror comedy film based on the gothic television soap opera of the same name.
Four members of the original cast of dark shadows 1966 appear in the film. This is tim burtons eighth movie with johnny depp, his seventh movie with. Yet many of todays tormented vampires cant hold a candle to barnabas. Depp met frid on the films set, where the original barnabas collins and four of his dark shadows tv series costars shot cameos. Unfortunately, the display wasnt all that well attached to the set wall. No doubt the show paved the way for the acceptance of romantic vampires today. At a dark shadows panel at the san diego comic con this past weekend, it was confirmed that four of the original cast members of the 60s gothic soap opera will be making cameos in tim. Back in 1966, kathryn leigh scott was cast as maggie evans in abcs supernatural soap opera, dark shadows. Dark shadows rated pg and out may 11 is the duos latest look at the lifestyles of the weird and infamous, a horror comedy inspired by an eccentric 196671 supernatural soap opera they both. A whole bunch of what we do in the shadows cameos filled the latest episode of the fx series thanks to the presence of the vampiric council. A new featurette is now online for tim burtons film adaptation of the late 60s television series dark shadows starring johnny depp as. The motion pictures house of dark shadows from 1970 and the sequel night of dark shadows from 1971 finally appeared on dvd in 2012. Actors cameo in tim burtons bigscreen adaption of soap opera will be his last onscreen appearance. Kathryn leigh scott reported at the dark shadows festival in brooklyn august 1921, 2011 that she, lara parker, david selby, and jonathan frid were treated like royalty when they arrived onset for their cameos during the first week of july 2011, and that johnny depp walked up to jonathan frid and said, none of this would be possible had.
Movies jonathan frid, original barnabas collins in dark shadows, dead at 87 actors cameo in tim burtons bigscreen adaption of soap opera will be his last onscreen appearance. Jul 23, 2011 sometimes bringing back an original cast can be disengaging see all of rob zombies movies, but other times it actually sounds like a brilliant idea. Before we had the tormented carpathians, and the black dagger brotherhood, not to mention edward of the twilight series, many people grew up watching barnabas collins on dark shadows. The show depicted the lives, loves, trials, and tribulations of the wealthy collins family of collinsport, maine, where a number of supernatural occurrences take place this series became popular when vampire barnabas. Jonathan frid on playing barnabas collins on dark shadows.
Original cast cameos confirmed for tim burtons dark shadows film. Dark shadows featurette vampire history 2012 youtube. Collins spent three days at pinewood studios during the filming of burtons upcoming dark shadows movie. Aside from his appearances on prince of darkness, sgt. The only reason to see dark shadows is to discover how dire and pointlesshow flatout dreadfula movie can be even when it has tim burton, johnny depp, michelle pfeiffer, and helena bonham carter. She got to play several different roles over the course of the series and stayed with. Dark shadows annotations barnabass costume party from hell. Jul 15, 2014 cameo of original dark shadows cast members angelique, barnabas, quentin and maggie arriving at collinwood in the 2012 movie. Sep 14, 20 you, frid, kathryn leigh scott maggie evans and david selby quentin had blinkandyoullmissthem cameos in tim burtons 2012 dark shadows movie with johnny depp. Comiccon announces classic cast movie cameos fridays classic dark shadows panel at san diegos comiccon revealed some exciting news for the upcoming dark shadows feature film, with the confirmation that four actors from the original series have filmed cameo appearances. West coast to pursue a career as an acting teacher when he won the role that ultimately made him a household name. Kathryn leigh scott, an original dark shadows cast member. Recently updated with news about cameos from old cast members in the new movie, new info from the san diego comiccon.