Dark Shadows (2012)
Dark Shadows (2012)
Dark Shadows (2012) is a gothic comedy film directed by Tim Burton, based on the 1960s television soap opera of the same name. The film features a star-studded cast, including Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Eva Green, and combines elements of horror, fantasy, and humor.
Set in the year 1972, the film follows Barnabas Collins (played by Johnny Depp), a wealthy and powerful vampire who is cursed and buried alive by his vengeful lover, Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green), a witch. After being freed from his tomb in the 1970s, Barnabas returns to his ancestral home, Collinwood Manor, to find his once-thriving family estate in ruins and his descendants struggling to maintain the family legacy.
As Barnabas tries to restore the Collins family name, he faces challenges from the modern world and the supernatural, particularly from Angelique, who has also survived and seeks to reclaim Barnabas’s love. The film explores Barnabas’s attempts to adapt to the new era, reconnect with his family, and confront the threats posed by Angelique.