Jonathan frid on playing barnabas collins on dark shadows. 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. Its being directed by tim burton and stars johnny depp as mysterious. Johnny depp honors dark shadows star jonathan frid. A new featurette is now online for tim burtons film adaptation of the late 60s television series dark shadows starring johnny depp as. Perhaps it was the success of the batman movie that prompted mgm to green light a film version of dark shadows four years later. It offers wonderful things, but they arent whats important. You, frid, kathryn leigh scott maggie evans and david selby quentin had blinkandyoullmissthem cameos in tim burtons 2012 dark shadows movie with johnny depp.
Last nights episode of what we do in the shadows featured an allstar selection of cameos from actors. Jan 18, 1991 nbcs dark shadows behind the scenes of the new vampire drama. The complete dvd box set comes in a mock coffin, and. Four original cast members will cameo in tim burtons dark. Spoilers for last nights episode of what we do in the shadows ahead. Yet many of todays tormented vampires cant hold a candle to barnabas. 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. 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. Dark shadows featurette vampire history 2012 youtube. 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.
If youre an alice cooper fan, youve probably seen at least one of his many movie cameos in his career. To celebrate, ive invited actual famous grownup film critic david edelstein to come watch the 1970 film house of dark shadows. 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. 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. Original cast cameos in dark shadows dark horizons. 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. Back in 1966, kathryn leigh scott was cast as maggie evans in abcs supernatural soap opera, dark shadows. Aside from his appearances on prince of darkness, sgt. 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.
My first, my last, my everything, and the answer to all my dreams. Comiccon announces classic cast movie cameos dark shadows news. If you havent seen the new dark shadows movie and plan to, dont read anymore. 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. 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. Collins spent three days at pinewood studios during the filming of burtons upcoming dark shadows movie. 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. The motion pictures house of dark shadows from 1970 and the sequel night of dark shadows from 1971 finally appeared on dvd in 2012.
Quentin challenges barnabas by pulling a decorative sword from a wall display and pointing it at his throat. I am a big fan of the old dark shadows series as well as the 1972 dark shadows series. 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. Dark shadows is a 2012 american horror comedy film based on the gothic television soap opera of the same name. Jonathan frid, original barnabas collins in dark shadows. Recently updated with news about cameos from old cast members in the new movie, new info from the san diego comiccon. Dark shadows stars from original series appear in new dark. 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. Four members of the original cast of dark shadows 1966 appear in the film. 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. 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. Depp met frid on the films set, where the original barnabas collins and four of his dark shadows tv series costars shot cameos.
No doubt the show paved the way for the acceptance of romantic vampires today. Dark shadows is a 2012 american fantasy horror comedy film based on the gothic television soap opera of the same name. This is tim burtons eighth movie with johnny depp, his seventh movie with. 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. 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. 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. Dark shadows is a 2012 american fantasy horror comedy film based on the gothic television.
Dark shadows 2012 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. She got to play several different roles over the course of the series and stayed with. Actors cameo in tim burtons bigscreen adaption of soap opera will be his last onscreen appearance. Park 40 biggest mistakes in the big bang theory stan lees best cameos 33 biggest. Surprise what we do in the shadows cameos fill vampiric. Nbcs dark shadows behind the scenes of the new vampire drama.
Four of the stars from the original dark shadows series had cameo roles in the new movie. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Dark shadows star vampire jonathan frid, 87 newsday.
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. Unfortunately, the display wasnt all that well attached to the set wall. Original cast cameos confirmed for tim burtons dark shadows film. 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. West coast to pursue a career as an acting teacher when he won the role that ultimately made him a household name. 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. 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. Were still waiting final confirmation regarding a rumored alice cooper cameo in the film as well. He starred as barnabas collins in the 1970 movie house of dark shadows.
David selby, jonathan frid, lara parker and kathryn leigh scott will have cameos in the dark shadows movie. 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. Frid, the actor who played barnabas in the original series, will be seen in a cameo. 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. 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. The film had a limited release on may 10, 2012, and was. Its as if burton directed at arms length, unwilling to find juice in the story. 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.
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. Inside those insane vampire council cameos during what. Kathryn leigh scott, an original dark shadows cast member. 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. The brainchild of producer dan curtis, dark shadows is legendary for pumping out a remarkable 1,225 episodes during its fiveyear run. Frid died in april, but he and scott and other actors from the dark shadows tv show have cameos in the new movie. Frid is widely known for the role of vampire barnabas collins on the original gothic serial dark shadows, which ran from 196671. 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 annotations barnabass costume party from hell.
Cameo of original dark shadows cast members angelique. Alice cooper, who makes a cameo in the film, sings no more mr. She, jonathan frid, lara parker, and david selby spent three days shooting cameos for the upcoming dark shadows feature film. 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. 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. With johnny depp, michelle pfeiffer, eva green, helena bonham carter. Jul 15, 2014 cameo of original dark shadows cast members angelique, barnabas, quentin and maggie arriving at collinwood in the 2012 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. Tim burtons dark shadows is all dressed up with nowhere to go, an elegant production without a central drive. 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. 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. 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. You can see the dark shadows story in a different way with the.
Directed by 1 writing credits 4 cast 91 produced by 12 music by 1 cinematography. Apr 23, 2012 dark shadows annotations barnabass costume party from hell. 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. Paramount is reportedly developing a modern vampire movie called nightland. 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.
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. 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. Johnny depp who was a fan of the original plays barnabas collins. 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. The official facebook page for dark shadows of all the servants i could have spurned, of all the hearts i. 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.
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