Now, it is the 1970's, and Barnabas is definitely in new, uncomfortable territory for both being a vampire in the human world and for the huge leap forward in time. He heads back to his family estate only to find it in disarray thanks in large part to Angelique's attempts to ruin the Collins' name with her every waking moment. So, Barnabas must try to set things right with his family, stop Angelique and attempt to find a way to return himself to human form before all hope is lost. Dark Shadows features an all-star cast that delivers a plethora of exceptional performances. In addition to the brilliant Johnny Depp and Eva Green conflict, you'll also see great performances from Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter and young star Chloë Grace Moretz. The superb acting talent is only further made to look better with the amazing coloring effects that really give the film a unique tone all of its own. Tim Burton does an adequate job directing in the film, although some of the storyline seems to feel forced instead of always delivering the perfect conclusion to the proposed problem. Still, Dark Shadows is a horror film worth putting on everyone's must-see list whether you're a fan of the classic television show or simply a fan of entertaining horror cinema.
For more information on the film, check out the official Dark Shadows website.
Movie Information
Director: Tim Burton
Stars: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer & Eva Green
Rating: PG-13 for Comic Horror Violence, Sexual Content, Some Drug Use, Language & Smoking
Release Date: May 11, 2012
Rating: 9 out of 10