House of Dark Shadows
Come see how the vampires do it
1970 • 97 min • Drama · Horror · Thriller
Synopsis
Barnabas Collins searches for a cure for vampirism in order to marry a woman resembling his long-lost fiancée Josette.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 66 Audience · 87 · 100%
An ancient vampire, Barnabas Collins, seeks a cure for his curse to marry a woman who resembles his lost love. His quest brings him into conflict with his family and a relentless vampire hunter.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 7/10
Heads up
- Vampire attacks with blood
- Gothic horror atmosphere
- Some romantic tension
What it models well
- The enduring power of love
- Seeking redemption
- Protecting family
Talk about it after
- The nature of good vs. evil
- Consequences of past actions
- What makes a monster?
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Top billed cast
Director: Dan Curtis • Crew: Sam Hall, Gordon Russell
Trailers & clips
HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS: Original theatrical trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.6/10 (87)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $750,000
- Box office
- $3,672,000
- Franchise
- Dark Shadows Movie Collection
- IMDb
- tt0065856
