" Blood is Thicker than water, but that was Hundreds of years ago "

Rating: 8/10 (9 April 2014)

Dan Collins created this black Macabe thriller back in the 1960s and despite it being a bit of a shock to audiences, it nevertheless became a lasting entertainment staple for years. Now Master craftsman and famed Director Tim Burton has taken John August's legendary tale and brought it to the Big Screen with his version and is simply calling it " Dark Shadows. " The main character is of course Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp) who found love during the 18th century but was challenged by a resentful and spite filled witch (Eva Green) who promised is she could not have his love, would forever condemn him to live as a Vampire. Entomed for two hundred years, Barnabas is accidentally released and now plans to have his revenge on the witch who still lives. The movie is well made, the characters sincere and the dialog is apt for the cast which includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, and Eva Green, Angelique Bouchard, Gulliver McGrath and not surprisingly the great and equally legendary actor Christopher Lee who recalls his Vampire in the 60s'. The masterful film is musically crafted by Danny Elfman who added his superior scores to such Classics as 'Nighmare before Christmas', with modern tunes such as 'Theme from a Summer place.' There is much in this film which will earn it's place with other notables, but rest assure it goes beyond that and surely will also become a Classic. Easily recommended to any seeking true entertainment. ****