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Dark Shadows (2012)
Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Helena Bonham Carter
6.2
35%Runtime113 min
Rating12A
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Vampire Barnabas Collins is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate and family have fallen into ruin.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Dark Shadows, the 2012 fantasy comedy directed by Tim Burton, received mixed reviews from critics, with a 35% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While it had a respectable 6.2/10 rating on IMDb, indicating moderately positive audience reception, the film did not receive any major awards recognition.
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Dark Shadows (2012) directed by Tim Burton offers a unique blend of gothic horror and offbeat comedy, showcasing Johnny Depp's captivating performance as the vampire Barnabas Collins as he navigates the strange new world of 1970s Maine. Burton's signature visual style and dark, whimsical sensibilities make this a must-see for fans of his distinctive filmmaking approach.
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Dark Shadows is a 2012 Gothic dark fantasy comedy horror film based on the Gothic television soap opera of the same name. Directed by Tim Burton, the film stars Johnny Depp alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, Jonny Lee Miller, Chloë Grace Moretz, Helena Bonham Carter, and Bella Heathcote in a dual role. Christopher Lee has a small role in the film, marking his 200th film appearance and his fifth and final collaboration with Burton. Jonathan Frid, star of the original Dark Shadows series, makes a cameo appearance, and died shortly before the film was released. One of the film's producers, Richard D. Zanuck, died two months after its release.
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