Picked up this book called The Vampire Omnibus at some point after high school; rediscovered it recently and discovered that, thank you horror anthology guru Peter Haining, it includes a chapter called "Dark Shadows." Though I think the book claims that the chapter is a selection from The Curse of Collinwood, it's actually an excerpt from Marilyn Ross's adaptation of House of Dark Shadows. It seems like a strange selection; mostly lovey-dovey, focusing on Barnabas and Julia, who have a better relationship in the novelization than they do in the actual film, though, of course, it ends the same as all Barnabas/Julia film scenarios do: strangulation and/or vampirization.
Dark Shadows (1966-1971) was a soap opera with an emphasis on the supernatural that has garnered a cult following in the years since it left the air. The introduction of Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) catapulted the series to enormous success, capturing the public's imagination in a way that continues to endure today. This online fanzine will provide a place for rare photos, articles, stories, artwork, and other multimedia as a tribute to the magic and mystery that is Dark Shadows.
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Sunday, July 10, 2016
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