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Summary: A wonderful companion to the Dark Shadows movies
Review: From 1966 to 1971, America was treated to the wonderful daytime television Dark Shadows. Capitalizing on the success of the show, M-G-M agreed to produce two movies based (loosely) on the TV show's story: House of Dark Shadows (1970) and Night of Dark Shadows (1971). Produced in 1998, this book is a wonderful companion to those two movies. It has articles by Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans), Kate Jackson (Tracy Collins), Nancy Barrett (Carolyn Stodard/Clair Jenkins) and Lara Parker (Angelique Collins), original scripts and notes, and a plethora of wonderful pictures.I found this to be a great book, one that I am glad I got my hands on. It's got a lot in it, and it sure brings back a lot of memories to an old Dark Shadows fan. I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: great book for dark shadows movie fans
Review: in 1998 this book about the 2 movies was released and i must say it was everything i hoped for the 2 scripts that reveal all the missing parts espcially night of dark shadows hopefully the movie will be restored the way dan curtis wanted it to be ,\
if you love these movies based on the series you have to own this book it also has lots of pictures in it . buy this book for yourself in fact buy 2 copies one for yourself and the other for a dark shadows fan as a gift great book
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Summary: So THAT'S What We've Been Missing....
Review: It's a real treat to see the original scripts to both HOUSE and NIGHT OF DARK SHADOWS, since both (especially the latter) suffered significant cuts before audiences got to see them way back when. The behind-the-scenes articles by several of the stars are priceless, especially Kathryn Leigh Scott's ruminations on some of the other personalities involved in the production. Nice package with great photos. Definitely recommended to fans of the movies and the TV series.
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Summary: Great for every Dark Shadows fan!
Review: My whole family is a fan of the series "Dark Shadows," both old and new. For this holiday season, I decided to buy my mother this book, because when she was young she saw the movies in the theatres and always spoke of how the second (featuring Quentin) was so choppy. When I finally got to watch it, I agreed, but I knew there had to be a reason. I had found out that they cut a lot of the movie, and when I found this book, I knew I had to get it for her! This has complete original scripts and Dan Curtis' notes! It's a great gift, because now she can see just what she was missing! I know in the book it says they lost the cut film, but I've recently heard they found it! Hopefully this book will become not just a "fill-in what you missed," but a companion to a complete re-released movie!
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Summary: Great for every Dark Shadows fan!
Review: My whole family is a fan of the series "Dark Shadows," both old and new. For this holiday season, I decided to buy my mother this book, because when she was young she saw the movies in the theatres and always spoke of how the second (featuring Quentin) was so choppy. When I finally got to watch it, I agreed, but I knew there had to be a reason. I had found out that they cut a lot of the movie, and when I found this book, I knew I had to get it for her! This has complete original scripts and Dan Curtis' notes! It's a great gift, because now she can see just what she was missing! I know in the book it says they lost the cut film, but I've recently heard they found it! Hopefully this book will become not just a "fill-in what you missed," but a companion to a complete re-released movie!
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Summary: A very interesting and entertaining book!
Review: This book is very interesting for anyone who has seen the movies or anyone who hasn't. It's full of interesting information about the movies, what scenes were cut, and stories from Dark Shadows stars.
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Summary: Reviving the Curse of the Collins Family
Review: When greedy Willie Loomis unwittingly unchains the hidden coffin of long dead Barnabas Collins, he unleashes a reign of terror upon the decaying family and the local New England town of Collinsport. Who suddenly turns up on their doorstop but a debonaire English "cousin" whose resemblance to the ancestral portrait is uncanny. He sets about restoring the Old House to its former grandeur, but is soon fatally attracted to the family's lovely governess. A series of attacks on women are considered suspicious by the resident doctor and a loyal
professor in the area, both of whom come to the gruesome conclusion that there is a vampire on the prowl. This is fast-paced fluff of debatable literary merit, but if you are into Gothic Horror tales, you will enjoy the jealousy, evil schemes and desperate remedies undertaken to end this family curse. When the coastal mists finally evaporate, there are few left to tell the grisly tale of a vampires's dream to achieve a normal life and reclaim his lost love. NB: This scenario vastly differs from the daytime soap, as Victoria Winters, Quentin and Angelique are not included in the blood-spattered cast.
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Summary: Reviving the Curse of the Collins Family
Review: When greedy Willie Loomis unwittingly unchains the hidden coffin of long dead Barnabas Collins, he unleashes a reign of terror upon the decaying family and the local New England town of Collinsport. Who suddenly turns up on their doorstop but a debonaire English "cousin" whose resemblance to the ancestral portrait is uncanny. He sets about restoring the Old House to its former grandeur, but is soon fatally attracted to the family's lovely governess. A series of attacks on women are considered suspicious by the resident doctor and a loyal
professor in the area, both of whom come to the gruesome conclusion that there is a vampire on the prowl. This is fast-paced fluff of debatable literary merit, but if you are into Gothic Horror tales, you will enjoy the jealousy, evil schemes and desperate remedies undertaken to end this family curse. When the coastal mists finally evaporate, there are few left to tell the grisly tale of a vampires's dream to achieve a normal life and reclaim his lost love. NB: This scenario vastly differs from the daytime soap, as Victoria Winters, Quentin and Angelique are not included in the blood-spattered cast.
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Summary: A great book for fans and movie buffs alike!
Review: With a direct facsimile of the original draft scripts, this book is great fun for the fans, who will enjoy squinting to decipher the hastily-penciled revisions, and for anyone interested in the evolution of a script. With some appropriate tributes, and a few pretty photographs, there could be a little more depth, but the ride is so much fun that it would feel wrong to be overly critical of this.
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