

House of Dark Shadows
“Come see how the vampires do it”
Barnabas Collins searches for a cure for vampirism in order to marry a woman resembling his long-lost fiancée Josette.
Where to watch House of Dark Shadows in United States
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Where is House of Dark Shadows streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
About House of Dark Shadows
House of Dark Shadows is a 1970 English-language drama, horror and thriller film directed by Dan Curtis. The cast is led by Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Kathryn Leigh Scott. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Plex.
House of Dark Shadows was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on September 9, 1970, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Dan Curtis
- Writers
- Gordon Russell, Sam Hall
- Release date
- September 9, 1970
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
House of Dark Shadows cast & crew
House of Dark Shadows was directed by Dan Curtis and written by Gordon Russell and Sam Hall.
The cast features Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins, Grayson Hall as Dr. Julia Hoffman, Kathryn Leigh Scott as Maggie Evans, Nancy Barrett as Carolyn Stoddard, John Karlen as Willie Loomis, and Roger Davis as Jeff Clark.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bob Cobert, cinematography is by Arthur J. Ornitz, and it was produced by Dan Curtis.
Is House of Dark Shadows worth watching?
House of Dark Shadows holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 85 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, horror, and thriller, House of Dark Shadows is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch House of Dark Shadows
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Cast of House of Dark Shadows

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
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House of Dark Shadows — FAQs
▸Where can I watch House of Dark Shadows in United States?
House of Dark Shadows is streaming on Plex in United States.
▸Is House of Dark Shadows on Plex?
Yes — House of Dark Shadows is currently available on Plex in United States.
▸What language is House of Dark Shadows in?
House of Dark Shadows is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is House of Dark Shadows?
House of Dark Shadows runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is House of Dark Shadows rated?
House of Dark Shadows is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 85 ratings.











