House of Dark Shadows
“Come see how the vampires do it”
Synopsis
Barnabas Collins searches for a cure for vampirism in order to marry a woman resembling his long-lost fiancée Josette.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS: Original theatrical trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-19
Top Cast
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Jonathan Frid
Barnabas Collins
Grayson Hall
Dr. Julia Hoffman
Kathryn Leigh Scott
Maggie Evans
Nancy Barrett
Carolyn Stoddard
John Karlen
Willie Loomis
Roger Davis
Jeff Clark
Thayer David
Professor T. Eliot Stokes
Louis Edmonds
Roger Collins
Don Briscoe
Todd Blake
David Henesy
David Collins
Joan Bennett
Elizabeth Stoddard Collins
Lisa Blake Richards
Daphne Budd
Jerry Lacy
Minister
Barbara Cason
Mrs. Johnson
George DiCenzo
Deputy (uncredited)
Dennis Patrick
Sheriff George Patterson
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
September 9, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$750K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.9x
+$2.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Curtis
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Hall, Gordon Russell
- Original Score
- Bob Cobert
- Original Title
- House of Dark Shadows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $750K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.7M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Curtis
Sam Hall, Gordon Russell
Bob Cobert
Arthur J. Ornitz
Arline Garson
Dan Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Curtis
Director
Sam Hall
Screenplay
Gordon Russell
Screenplay
Bob Cobert
Original Music Composer
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
Arline Garson
Editor
Dan Curtis
Producer
Trevor Williams
Production Design
Ramsey Mostoller
Costume Design
Alex Stevens
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About House of Dark Shadows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is House of Dark Shadows about?
Barnabas Collins searches for a cure for vampirism in order to marry a woman resembling his long-lost fiancée Josette.
Who directed House of Dark Shadows?
House of Dark Shadows was directed by Dan Curtis.
Who stars in House of Dark Shadows?
The principal cast of House of Dark Shadows includes Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Nancy Barrett, John Karlen.
When was House of Dark Shadows released and how long is it?
House of Dark Shadows was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of House of Dark Shadows?
House of Dark Shadows had a reported production budget of $750K and grossed $3.7M at the worldwide box office (4.9 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for House of Dark Shadows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House of Dark Shadows was composed by Bob Cobert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for House of Dark Shadows?
House of Dark Shadows holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).