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House of Dark Shadows

1970Movie1 h 37 minPG

DramaHorror
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes38%70%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes38%70%

Summary

Barnabas Collins searches for a cure for vampirism in order to marry a woman resembling his long-lost fiancée Josette.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Dan Curtis
Written by
Sam Hall, Gordon Russell
Produced by
Dan Curtis
Music by
Bob Cobert

Everyone

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Facts

September 9, 1970 · 1 h 37 min · PG

Released
September 9, 1970
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$750,000
Box office
$4 million
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Brainwashed, Brainwashed and Crazy, Riddle for the Ages +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream House of Dark Shadows?"

Questions about House of Dark Shadows

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream House of Dark Shadows?

PlexKanopy

In the United States, House of Dark Shadows is free with ads on Plex and Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is House of Dark Shadows worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is there a sequel to House of Dark Shadows?

  1. House of Dark Shadows (1970)
  2. Night of Dark Shadows (1971)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Night of Dark Shadows (1971).

Is House of Dark Shadows okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will House of Dark Shadows scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Is House of Dark Shadows good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.