Dark Shadows News
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Bringing you the latest news on the classic gothic soap opera Dark Shadows.
We are sad to report that Joe Caldwell, the last surviving writer of the original Dark Shadows, died on July 13 at the age of 97 after suffering a stroke. He is credited with helping to develop Barnabas with fellow writer Ron Sproat, drawing on their experiences as gay men in the pre-Stonewall era.
We're pleased to announce that a new issue of our Dark Shadows charity fanzine Daytime Gothic is now at the printers and will be released on July 20. Order now from tenacrefilms.bigcartel.com/product/dayt...
The Dark Shadows saga continues in a new licensed graphic novel, bringing the story into the present day. Curse of Dark Shadows is published by Hermes Press and can be ordered now from amzn.to/48fhLFx
Collinwood has a new owner. Seaview Terrance, the Rhode Island mansion used for Dark Shadows location filming, has been purchased by artist Hunt Slonem for $30 million. Perhaps he'll do some painting in the tower. www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
Tickets for this summer's #DarkShadows 60th Anniversary Celebration event in Los Angeles are now available to purchase via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/dark-shadows-60th-anniversary-tickets-1979092924212?aff=oddtdtcreator
Relive the rare 1970s Dark Shadows newspaper strips in a beautifully presented deluxe hardback collection from Hermes Press. Available now from amzn.to/4pBmFkZ
📺 Good news, #DarkShadows returns to MeTV tomorrow, Sunday January 4, beginning with the arrival of Barnabas. Catch six back-to-back episodes every Sunday on MeTV+ from 11:00pm ET, in atmospheric black and white.
The family of Julianna McCarthy have launched a Gofundme campaign to help pay for her care. The 95-year-old, who played Mrs Johnson in the 1991 #DarkShadows revival, has recently suffered health setbacks, including a stroke. For more information and to donate, visit www.gofundme.com/f/julianna-m...
Smile! It's a Happy New Year from Collinwood. Join us as we celebrate Dark Shadows' 60th Anniversary throughout 2026, and look out for the second issue of our charity fanzine Daytime Gothic in the coming months.
Kino Cult have released another Blu-ray collection of Dark Shadows creator Dan Curtis’ 1970s horror and literary adaptations. Gothic Tales features The Picture of Dorian Gray along with The Turn of the Screw, which features Dark Shadows actor Kathryn Leigh Scott. Order now from amzn.to/4p1QbQs
The classic Original Music From Dark Shadows LP is returning in January as a CD reissue from Notefornote Music, with bonus tracks and the first 125 copies will be signed by David Selby: notefornotemusic.com/products/dark-shadows-60th-anniversary-edition-by-robert-cobert-limited-edition-cd-autograph
The official #DarkShadows 60th Anniversary celebration event will take place on the weekend of Friday July 31, Saturday August 1 and Sunday August 2 2026 at The Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel, 5400 West Century Boulevard, CA 90045. Phone: (310) 216-5858…
Need a special holiday gift for the Dark Shadows fan in your life? Check out our range of apparel and accessories, with great nostalgic designs inspired by the show: redbubble.com/people/scatterbrook/shop?artistUserName=scatterbrook&asc=u&collections=610803
Enjoy some retro fun with the new #DarkShadows Paper Doll Book, featuring over 30 classic characters and costumes, ready to cut out and dress in groovy threads. Available now from amzn.to/49ns0b5
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our friend, longtime motion picture theatre owner Lance Alspaugh, who died last week at the age of 66 from cancer. As the owner of Los Feliz, CA's historic Vista Theatre, Lance hosted a number of special Dark Shadows screenings and events.
Kino Cult are releasing a selection of Dark Shadows creator Dan Curtis’ horror and literary adaptations on Blu-Ray, celebrating some of the classic stories reimagined for Dark Shadows. Classic Monsters features Jack Palance in Dracula and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: amzn.to/3IEaNzt
We are sad to report that longtime Dark Shadows cameraman John Field Wood died back in May at the age of 93. As part of ABC’s camera staff, John worked on several daytime soaps, along with ABC’s Wide World of Sports. He won an Emmy Award for his work on the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Here's actor Marie Wallace making the journey to Tarrytown for July's Dark Shadows celebration event at the Lyndhurst Mansion. We hope everyone who attended had a great time. 📸 Thanks to Jim Pierson for the photograph.
On this day in 1966, #DarkShadows aired its very first episode. Happy 59th anniversary from everyone at Collinwood! 🖤
BREAKING: 25% tariff imposed on Barnabas bobblehead dolls. 📈
Amused to see that Meta's mass theft of published book texts included the Marilyn Ross opus Barnabas, Quentin and the Avenging Ghost. 👻 Via The Atlantic: www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Many happy returns to Dark Shadows' Maggie Evans, actor Kathryn Leigh Scott, who celebrates her 82nd birthday today.
We're sad to report that actor Gwen Van Dam died on December 19, aged 96. Her 70-year career included guest spots on The Brady Bunch, Modern Family and Gilmore Girls, along with an early non-speaking appearance as Mrs Hopewell's secretary on #DarkShadows.
We're on a social media break but are checking in to mark the Centenary of Jonathan Frid, born 100 years ago this week. Through #DarkShadows and beyond, his nuanced portrayal of Barnabas Collins continues to entertain and inspire audiences old and new.
The deluxe hardback Complete Newspaper Strips collection is back for a new printing, out now. Order at a 25% discount from amzn.to/3AErcQf
Hello! We've crossed over via parallel time to BlueSky, ready to celebrate and report on the classic 1960s horror soap opera #DarkShadows. Follow us for news, nostalgia and Gothic intrigue! 🖤