Terror at Collinwood: A Dark Shadows Podcast

Terror at Collinwood Episode 83: The Dark Shadows Podcast Summit - Welcome to the Dark Shadows Podcast Summit where the hosts of four DS podcasts come together for a convivial roundtable discussion! Christen Pierce and Cara Tillitz of Between the Shadows, Alan James Gallant of Collinsport After Dark, and Jule T. Saynes, Gordon Dymowski, and Patrick McCray of Resident of Collinwood join Penny Dreadful of Terror at Collinwood to discuss topics such as: guests’ relationships to DS and why it still resonates with them, whether or not Count Petofi survived 1897 and whether he’d be in his own body if he did, what other authors could/would Dark Shadows have adapted, would DS have incorporated trends in 1970’s horror had the show continued, is a new Dark Shadows series going to be something that we’d actually want or not, gatekeeping in fandoms, what fans need to do to keep DS awareness and fandom alive, and more! You don’t want to miss this podcast crossover episode of epic proportions! Between the Shadows on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@betweentheshadows-adarksha407 Between the Shadows on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-the-shadows/id1558982939 Collinsport After Dark on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@petofi97 Resident of Collinwood on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ResidentofCollinwood Dark Shadows Daybook Unbound on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Shadows-Daybook-Unbound/dp/B0CCCPVD2Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KHGTRBW32DRN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pG4hUJ5Mijr2nXHyrSQNo3uFlTF7M1N19tcchqw_Ip0.acj2Bm1E2ZraFz_w7oGP0qE6HICVpMiLK9HrkRRqSSU&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+shadows+daybook+unbound&qid=1714351724&sprefix=Dark+Shadows+Dayboo%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1 The Madbluds “Into the Dark Shadows” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEyeCsBsQdg Surfing the Shadows opening theme - Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082 Barney Buss - The Young Ideas TaC Logos by Eric Marshall

The very skilled (and sometimes underrated) actress Clarice Blackburn played Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Abigail Collins, and Minerva Trask on Dark Shadows and appeared as Mrs. Castle in Night of Dark Shadows. After DS, Clarice also went on to become a successful television writer. Visiting the podcast to discuss Clarice’s DS characters is Tweetie Jackie Blackburn, an administrator of several prominent DS Facebook groups, including the Dark Shadows Appreciation Society, Angelique’s Lair (Fans of Lara Parker), and Barnabas Collins and the Old House! Other topics of discussion include: Tweetie’s experiences meeting DS stars such as Lara Parker, Christopher Pennock, and Jerry Lacy, visiting Seaview Terrace aka “Collinwood”, the upcoming Dark Shadows Remembrance weekend, future hopes for DS, and more! Join us for a fun and spirited chat! MonstahXpo Convention website: https://monstahxpos.com Dark Shadows Remembrance Event Information: https://www.terroratcollinwood.com/blog/dark-shadows-remembrance-weekend-july-5-amp-6-2024 Dark Shadows Remembrance Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/430223276155687 Dark Shadows Appreciation Society group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1659238900971971 Angelique’s Lair (Fans of Lara Parker) group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/688953526094518 Barnabas Collins and the Old House group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1146456608701967 ‘Surfing the Shadows’ surf rock cover of DS theme performed by Johnny D &The Moonlighters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082

Writer, film critic, and actor Vikrum Mathur visits the podcast to talk about his experiences as a fan of Dark Shadows and how the series connects with many people across cultures and generations. Vikrum recounts stories about his great grandmother’s love of DS and also talks about some of the creatures and folklore of India that would have worked well in the Dark Shadows setting. In addition, Vikrum reminisces about playing Dark Shadows with his friends, shares thoughts about some of his favorite characters from the original series, and discusses the various iterations of DS over the years. Join us for this fun discussion! Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards Ballot: https://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/ Dark Shadows Remembrance Weekend Information: https://www.terroratcollinwood.com/blog/dark-shadows-remembrance-weekend-july-5-amp-6-2024 Help the podcast by donating to Terror at Collinwood at Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Surfing the Shadows DS surf theme cover by Johnny D and The Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 TaC Logos by Eric Marshall TaC closing music by Rebecca Paiva

Over the course of its five-year run, Dark Shadows featured several classic monster archetypes which were drawn from the pantheon of supernatural horror and folklore. Visiting Terror at Collinwood for an overview of these dark and shadowy creatures are writer and podcaster Jeff Owens, co-host of the Classic Horrors Club Podcast, and podcaster Steven Turek, host of the DieCast Movie Podcast! Longtime Monster Kids and fans of DS, Jeff and Steven join Penny to share their thoughts about the various monsters of DS! Want to help the podcast? Please consider donating at Buy Me a Coffin: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Dark Shadows Remembrance Weekend hotel discount for the Los Angeles Burkank Airport Marriott: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1711401290940&key=GRP&app=resvlink&fbclid=IwAR0Hy98UCr3ocTkrtnZzIpswDsZtE_1z8k0ihn2PKU9WicWX6EaHUiU-cd4_aem_ASPX8R4cQjMBzbVJ9MS7cpN_2mU95uHWRKVJqBcJlDrW21xrC-n--Suj0lzRoDXaWa16Kprtt_umGNsEGOUQwXos Dark Shadows Remembrance Weekend tickets to the Jonathan Frid Centenary on Sunday July 6th, 2024: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dark-shadows-remembrance-weekend-tickets-869521511247?aff=efbevent&fbclid=IwAR00e-a71cDIHrjdcE2uYFpdy9wDhdCPeLxOhJfGrFnpXK-jfJ3z0ReT-1s_aem_ASP5Byrc9A0-oZHkzqVbnjLDNXtFRZBGqcJq_wVzbnh-Py0HrMeaedWw8q9s_ADZW-ZzOgL4z2lEaGKpPVeBkKvx Jonathan Frid Documentary Facebook Group for updated info on the DS Remembrance event: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanFridDoc Classic Horrors Club Website: https://classichorrors.club Classic Horrors Club Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/classic-horrors-club/id1366404651 DieCast Movie Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-turek Rondo Awards website: https://rondoaward.com Surfing the Shadows DS theme surf rock version by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6weg2kLc4qiFarjSYSRXTh

Beloved by Dark Shadows fans for her portrayal of the tragic child ghost Sarah Collins, sister of Barnabas Collins, Sharon Smyth Lentz played a very different character in the 2014 short film On a Country Road, which was directed and produced by husband-and-wife filmmaking team, and longtime Dark Shadows fans, Barry and Karen Dodd. Sharon and Barry reunite in this episode for a fun discussion! The first half of the show is devoted to the making of On a Country Road and the second half of the episode focuses on Dark Shadows. Discussion topics also include: the Ragged Isle web series, the Night is Falling comic book, Village Con, Sharon’s memories of DS castmates, London Bridge Is Falling Down, DS fandom, and much more! Donate to the podcast at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood On a Country Road on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7Q0LI4HN9g Sharon Smyth Lentz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.lentz.1 Night is Falling website: https://www.nightisfalling.com Night is Falling Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nightisfallingseries Ragged Isle website: https://www.raggedisle.com Ragged Isle web series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7T__IkjH-s&list=PLd3LdC3C9j-nyySMZYN3nkknX1Z47npkz On a Country Road with commentary track by Sharon, Barry, and Wallace McBride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFJv3f0_HVA Village Con: https://www.strideevents.com/village-con-collectibles-festival/event-information Surfing the Shadows DS theme cover by Johnny D and The Moonlighters:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCps7h53qoOmttROWazdSokA TaC logos by Eric Marshall

Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and television director Sam Irvin visits the podcast to talk about some of his monstrous adventures and his childhood love of Dark Shadows. Topics include: discussion about his books The Epic Saga Behind Frankenstein the True Story, and the 1973 film it covers, and the Rondo-winning I Was a Teenage Monster Hunter, Sam’s origins as a Monster Kid, his decades-long friendship with Vincent Price, his first meeting with Cassandra Peterson (Elvira) and how he got the job directing Elvira’s Haunted Hills, how Dark Shadows influenced his TV show Dante’s Cove, co-executive producing Gods and Monsters and being on the set during the filming of the Bride of Frankensteinscene, Famous Monsters of Filmland, collecting the Dark Shadows Paperback Library novels, and much more! The Epic Saga Behind Frankenstein the True Story: https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Saga-Behind-FRANKENSTEIN-Expanded/dp/B0CL8WQNPT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3T1I29JPH63BW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gbETXsHOju-AAzJFsOCT5rs5mfeXpMbFdjAwXO83zJKHj-uBzs0hcmfCpy3LliW7iT55NUk8Qy3zXtQwc7nE7OC-D-y3VEGWDM95lehi5yD4syq8V2AiRshuDeLaSXCVwCDvoGNHnk-Xa8KKeSvptxOoKHLEmP_ByKshjY54gPyCJjFLldNTJXyxg-jvtr8lcVfLqSf3oeX4_MCOeF8qjGPXlhVpc3r5Vy7darjZDrI.7fA6n6TesK-GnfHA6NysT-ewGZe2sHv8t_EXUY6zp6w&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+epic+saga+behind+frankenstein&qid=1710817526&sprefix=the+epic+saga+behind+frankenstein%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1 I Was a Teenage Monster Hunter: https://www.amazon.com/TEENAGE-MONSTER-VINCENT-CHRISTOPHER-CUSHING-ebook/dp/B0CLNJRHSZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PV8J0EPQEEO1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WLM1EyfBYT0J9_MLaP4bymsB1br9BODO698AVryxEEnmw4L8o7IPNMIht7hmDgTrCCyreyXD8UjzzogwsKUwas0Y6Xqbpco4_2phBUeYiNNhKg3W0NkDtTnHWLy6rFcP4UWKy_zw_zFpACvsYWOTDQSaB9DASKaODXRXOg5plff2EayezJuXF6iSwHdtIFxgbKIuRQMAzw-eUvv5Cc7naE4U0PzeZdfko0XUnEv1JU0.KcyjTzr85Eph8jmCcVKNDM1482BIB--V2HqI1an5XyQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=I+was+a+teenage+monster+hunter&qid=1710817574&sprefix=i+was+a+teenage+monster+hunter%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1 Dark Shadows News Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarkShadowsNews Jonathan Frid Documentary Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanFridDoc Hermes Press Dark Shadows Books: https://hermes-press.myshopify.com/collections/dark-shadows-collection Between the Shadows: https://www.youtube.com/@betweentheshadows-adarksha407 Resident of Collinwood: https://www.youtube.com/@ResidentofCollinwood The Gothic Topic Podcast (formerly Sole Twin Audios – Dark Paradise):https://www.youtube.com/@soletwinaudionetwork Fan Flak: https://www.youtube.com/@Fanflak Literary License Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@literarylicensepodcast3896 Collinsport After Dark: https://www.youtube.com/@petofi97 TaC Logos by Eric Marshall 'Surfing the Shadows' DS theme cover by Johnny D and the Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 Ending music by Rebecca Paiva

Actress and writer Kathryn Leigh Scott, admired by Dark Shadows fans for her portrayals of Maggie Evans, Josette DuPres Collins, Rachel Drummond, Kitty Soames, Parallel Time Maggie Collins, and Maggie Evans from MGM’s House of Dark Shadows, returns to the podcast to chat about a variety of fascinating topics! Along the way, Kathryn shares stories about her childhood in Minnesota, her Norwegian heritage, her teen years, and being New York in the 60’s. She also offers touching memories of several DS cast-mates including Mitchell Ryan, Joel Crothers, Joan Bennett, Jonathan Frid, and Lara Parker. Other highlights include: Kathryn’s opportunity to interview Carl Sandburg, NYC and The Bunny Years, training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and reuniting with Dan Curtis in England for the 1974 production of The Turn of the Screw TV movie. We also talk about some exciting things coming up in the future, such as this summer’s Dark Shadows Remembrance event and Ansel Faraj’s upcoming film, The Great Nick D! Also, Terror at Collinwood has been nominated for Best Podcast in the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards. You can vote by sending an email to taraco@aol.com. Be sure to include your name in the email for your vote to be counted! See the full ballot here: https://rondoaward.com Kathryn’s website: https://www.kathrynleighscott.com Kathryn’s Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/kathrynleighscottauthor Smartphone Theatre YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SmartphoneTheatre Jim Storm Photography website: https://www.jimstormphotography.com Rondo Awards Ballot: https://rondoaward.com Please consider donating to the podcast at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Terror at Collinwood YouTube Channel for VIDEO versions of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/terroratcollinwood 'Surfing the Shadows' intro theme - surf rock cover of Robert Cobert's DS theme performed by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082

Award-winning playwright and screenwriter John Logan created the Showtime series Penny Dreadful, and has written numerous plays, including Red, Never the Sinner, and Peter and Alice. In addition, the prolific Mr. Logan has written screenplays for major motion pictures such as The Aviator, Hugo, Gladiator, Sweeney Todd, and many others. John also happens to be a passionate Dark Shadows fan! He visits the podcast to talk Dark Shadows, Showtime’s Penny Dreadful, Universal Monsters, classic horror, DS collectibles, and much more! In the process, John discusses the impact DS has made on the terror and speculative fiction genre and how it inspires his own work as a creator. This is one episode you will not want to miss! Bonus question for you at the end: So, you want to live in Collinwood? Enjoy the show? Help support TERROR AT COLLINWOOD at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Article about John’s play, DOUBLE FEATURE: https://stageberry.com/john-logans-double-feature-to-make-world-premiere-at-hampstead-theatre/ Falmouth Theatre Guild’s CLUE: https://falmouththeatreguild.org/buy-tickets-now/ ‘Surfing the Shadows’ surf rock version of Robert Cobert’s DS theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082 TaC logos by Eric Marshall TaC ending music by Rebecca Paiva TaC website: https://www.terroratcollinwood.com

The Dream Curse storyline in Dark Shadows was inspired by an obscure 1957 horror novel called The Dreamers, written by Roger Manvell. Although this was revealed by writer Ron Sproat at the first DS Festival, many remain unaware of the book and its influence on the Dream Curse plot. Returning to the podcast are Amanda Desiree and Stephen R. Shutt, who are both writers and longtime fans of Dark Shadows and all things spooky. We spend the first half of this episode examining The Dreamers, comparing and contrasting the novel to the plot line in the show. In the second half of the episode, we have some fun interpreting the symbolism of the DS Dream Curse as we try to determine the greatest fear of each dreamer. Download or listen to the AUDIO version of this episode below. Watch the VIDEO version of this episode on YouTube. Subscribe to Terror at Collinwood at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, IHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please consider donating to Terror at Collinwood over at Buy Me a Coffin…I mean Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Amanda’s novel ‘In the Shadow of the Skull’ on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Skull-Amanda-Desiree-ebook/dp/B0CQBVBV1J/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BSZC7SZ05UG6&keywords=in+the+shadow+of+the+skull&qid=1704495008&sprefix=In+the+shadow+of+the+sk%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1 ‘The Dreamers’ on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dreamers-Roger-Manvell/dp/B000PC47MA DS Fanzines GoogleDrive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sqBj59RJIGHKWpK1-ZnyvujBi3BDNSVd TaC Logos by Eric Marshall Opening theme music ‘Surfing the Shadows’ surf rock cover of Bob Cobert’s DS theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082 TaC ending theme by Rebecca Paiva

Dark Shadows certainly boasted a memorable and iconic roster of main characters, but there were also a plethora of outstanding supporting and minor characters in the series. These characters, and the actors who played them, brought something special to the show. In this episode of Terror at Collinwood, longtime fan Nick Caputo visits to discuss these noteworthy short-term characters. Nick is a writer, blogger, and Steve Ditko expert who brings his vast comics knowledge to the table during the discussion. Other topics include: Nick’s DS memories, collecting the bubblegum cards, buying comics, Steve Ditko, Roy Thomas, the DS and comics connection, DS Festivals, and more! If you enjoy the podcast, please consider donating at Terror at Collinwood’s Buy Me a Coffee (Coffin) page: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Nick Caputo blog site Marvel Mysteries and Comics Minutiae: https://nick-caputo.blogspot.com Nick’s article about Jonathan Frid and DS: https://nick-caputo.blogspot.com/2012/04/jonathan-frid-1924-2012.html Johnny D & the Moonlighters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082

'Collinsport After Dark' is a new Youtube-based podcast hosted by theater technician, actor, educator, and longtime 'Dark Shadows' fan, Alan Gallant. Originally from Bangor, Maine, Alan talks about his childhood memories of DS, theatrical inspirations, and discusses the research that has gone into the subjects featured on Collinsport After Dark. Topics discussed in this episode include: how Alan researched gum card photos and music cues, a chat about various props used in the series, teen magazines, Alan’s favorite characters and storylines, and more. This episode starts with some words in honor of Marcy Robin, editor/publisher of ‘Shadowgram’, who passed away on December 22, 2023. The show concludes with information about many Dark Shadows and classic horror podcasts. Help support Terror at Collinwood at Buy Me a Coffee. Donations are helpful and greatly appreciated: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Collinsport After Dark on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@petofi97 DS Fanzines on Googledrive courtesy of Madelyn: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sqBj59RJIGHKWpK1-ZnyvujBi3BDNSVd A Night Before… you know by Patrick McCray: http://www.collinsporthistoricalsociety.com/2023/12/a-night-before-you-know.html Between the Shadows: https://www.youtube.com/@betweentheshadows-adarksha407 Resident of Collinwood: https://www.youtube.com/@ResidentofCollinwood Dark Paradise: https://www.youtube.com/@soletwinaudionetwork Collinsport Historical Society Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collinsport-historical-society/id587640142 Literary License Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@literarylicensepodcast3896 Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows: https://podbay.fm/p/the-pit-of-ultimate-dark-shadows-podcast Bobby Lugosi: https://www.youtube.com/@DustyOldMovies Fan Flak: https://www.youtube.com/@Fanflak The Made for TV Mayhem Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-tv-mayhem-show/id1046390878 Monster Kid Radio: http://www.monsterkidradio.net Classic Horrors Club: https://classichorrors.club Die Cast Movie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diecast-movie-podcast/id1483140186 Collinsport After Dark: https://www.youtube.com/@petofi97 TaC logos by Eric Marshall Surfing the Shadows intro theme performed by Johnny D & the Moonlighters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552762765082

On December 16th, 1968, David Selby made his first appearance as Quentin Collins on ‘Dark Shadows’. The character soon became a major sensation and pop culture icon, catapulting the hit show to even greater ratings heights as viewers witnessed Quentin’s intriguing backstory. To help commemorate his legendary character’s 55th anniversary, David Selby visits the podcast for this special holiday season episode. Discussion topics include: Christmas plans, Ansel Faraj’s ‘The Great Nick D’ and ‘Todd Tarantula’, getting cast as Quentin, Dan Curtis, sideburns and Vincent Loscalzo, memories of fellow DS actors, Earl Hamner and ‘The Waltons’, ‘Night of Dark Shadows’ restoration, writing a new novel, coming back for ‘Dark Shadows: Reincarnation’, and some words about the late, great Lara Parker. Please join us for this festive yuletide celebration of Quentin's 55th anniversary! David Selby’s official website: http://www.davidselby.com David Selby official social media pages- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidselbydotcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidselbyofficial/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidselbycom Terror at Collinwood website: https://www.terroratcollinwood.com Please help support the podcast at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood ‘Quentin’s Theme’ by Robert Cobert ‘Surfing the Shadows’ performed by Johnny D & the Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 TaC logos by Eric Marshall

In the spirit of Dale Clark’s “Dark Shadows Book of Questions and Answers” series comes the first installment of Terror at Collinwood’s Dark Shadows PODCAST of Questions and Answers! In this episode, the following questions are addressed: How can it be that Josette’s maiden name was originally Lafreniere, and that she was said to have died in 1834, when we know this was not the case? Who was Abner Collins? How did Quentin end up sealed in his room in the unaltered version of 1897? How could Dr. Lang know about Dave Woodard? Is Barnabas a hero or a villain? Are the Leviathans aliens? Why was Amy called Molly at first? Listen, as Penny Dreadful unleashes a frenzied torrent of in-universe explanations, with references to everything from H.P. Lovecraft, to Marvel's Punisher, to the plays of William Shakespeare, and more! Help support the podcast at BuyMeaCoffee.com: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Mad Monster Expo website: https://madmonster.com/atl23/ MonstahMag Magazine website: https://monstahmag.com JR’s Spooky Shack website: https://www.jrsspookyshack.com Surfing the Shadows surf DS theme perfromed by Johnny D & the Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 TaC Logos by Eric Marshall TaC narration and ending music by Rebecca Paiva

What better way to celebrate Halloween than with Rondo Award and Pulp Factory Award-winning artist, Mark Maddox? The talented artist behind the much-loved official Dark Shadows lunchbox drops in to talk about Dark Shadows, Universal monsters, Hammer horror, silent German horror and sci-fi films, and much more! Mark has created beautiful covers for Screem Magazine, Little Shoppe of Horrors, Video Watchdog, and several other publications. In addition, Mark’s glorious Hammer horror artwork graces many Scream Factory Blu-Ray covers. Listen to Mark describe his eerie origins as an artist as he talks about his passion for horror, science fiction, and fantasy. This passion includes Dark Shadows, of course! Mark shares his childhood memories of the show and offers some great insights into his DS artwork. A multitude of fun and monstrous topics are discussed in this special Halloween episode! NOTE: The YouTube version of this show includes loads of pictures featuring Mark’s fang-tastic artwork! Mark Maddox Website: https://www.maddoxplanet.com Donate to Terror at Collinwood at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood TaC Logos by Eric Marshall Surfing the Shadows DS theme surf rock cover by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534

The episode opens with the sad news of Lara Parker’s passing. Note: The interview with Stuart took place the week before. Please read my post Goodbye, Lara Parker at the Terror at Collinwood blog— Stuart Manning returns to Terror at Collinwood to discuss the upcoming issue 2 of Daytime Gothic, a charity print fanzine devoted to Dark Shadows. Stuart is still accepting submissions for the new issue, so be sure to listen for details on how to send in your proposals. Other topics include: a chat about issue one and some of its contents, cast and crew involvement in the 'zine, the "Emergency Episode" of DS, and more. Stuart also offers some tantalizing hints about what to expect in issue two! Goodbye Lara Parker blog post https://www.terroratcollinwood.com/blog/v25dxdg1yex0mz2miqzay1nwv1x84n?fbclid=IwAR3BmWMYULN6HOKZVi5Ry_kazmIjwiKTvQkWC5iAHAFss9REvUciH9OM3bA Daytime Gothic – sign up for email alerts here: https://facebook.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e7e4f76c7205f28454efd8e84&id=0d2e573318 Lyndhurst Meet & Greet with Kathryn Leigh Scott & Marie Wallace Oct. 21 & 22 event website: https://lyndhurst.org/events/meet-greet-dark-shadows/ Surfing the Shadows theme performed by Johnny D and The Moonlinghters: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/johnny-d-the-moonlighters/1187748534 You can now donate to Terror at Collinwood at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood

Writer, blogger, and podcaster Danny Horn visits Terror at Collinwood for a fun discussion about Dark Shadows, superheroes, and more! From 2013 to 2021, Danny undertook the Herculean task of examining Dark Shadows episode by episode, starting with the release of Barnabas, via his popular Dark Shadows Every Day blog. The blog also took side-trips into real-life events surrounding the show, looked at licensed media such as comics, novels, and audio dramas as well as the various DS remakes and reboots. Currently, Danny hosts the Superheroes Every Day podcast and maintains a corresponding blog through which he explores superhero films. Topics of discussion in this episode include: Superheroes Every Day, how Danny got into Dark Shadows, Muppets, Doctor Who, Dark Shadows Every Day, villains as main characters, fandom and ‘zines, watching DS in syndication during the 80’s, the Kaiju, serialized storytelling and genre TV as soap opera, Mark B. Perry's Dark Shadows Reincarnation, Muppets/DS crossover (?!), and much more! Terror at Collinwood at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Dark Shadows Every Day Blog website: https://darkshadowseveryday.com Superheroes Every Day Podcast website: https://superheroeseveryday.com Superheroes Every Day Blog entries: https://superheroeseveryday.com/chapters/

The Dark Shadows Daybook Unbound is now available for download as an audiobook. Reader Mary D. Johnson joins Rondo Award-winning writer Patrick McCray in this episode to discuss what it’s like experiencing Dark Shadows for the first time in such a unique way. Assorted Daybook selections from the audiobook, as read by Mary, are included in the episode. Other topics include: themes in Dark Shadows, Roger Davis, why it makes sense that Vicki doesn't understand, how fans of DS are sometimes perceived by fans of other franchises, and more. Help support the podcast at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Dark Shadows Daybook Unbound audiobook on Amazon for Audible: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Shadows-Daybook-Unbound-Book/dp/B0CGMG3NMM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V79OLDUVKOR&keywords=dark+shadows+daybook+unbound&qid=1695608572&s=audible&sprefix=Dark+Shadows+daybook+%2Caudible%2C86&sr=1-1 Dark Shadows Daybook Unbound hardcover edition at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dark-shadows-daybook-unbound-patrick-edward-mccray/1143813920?ean=9781088209127 Angelique Bouchard Collins model kit from Rise 3D Printing: https://rise3dprintingshop.com/products/exquisite-3d-printed-replica-of-angelique-bouchard-collins-night-of-the-dark-shadows

Where does Dark Shadows fit into the landscape of popular culture, and is DS going to slip out of the pop culture consciousness, completely? Writers Jim Beard, Rich Handley, and Charles R. Rutledge visit the podcast to address these topics and shine some light into the shadows! Jim, Rich, and Charles have written extensively about numerous icons of pop culture and speculative fiction. Their writing, which includes works of fiction and non-fiction, examines many wondrous worlds of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. They’ve explored Dark Shadows, Batman, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Spider-Man, Dungeons & Dragons, Universal Monsters, Godzilla, Ghostbusters, Ultraman, Hammer Horror, The X-Files, The Shadow, and many other franchises of the fantastic! Please join us for this fun and lively discussion! Other topics include: the ’91 DS NBC revival series, whether Barnabas and Julia would end up together, Dark Shadows Reincarnation and the idea of a sequel show, recasting vs. not recasting, more discussion about the proposed Dark Shadows fiction anthology, and much more! Help show your support for the podcast at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Running Home to Shadows on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Home-Shadows-Memories-Supernatural/dp/B09X49ZXT2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SGJT3GQMX3RA&keywords=running+home+to+shadows&qid=1694310088&sprefix=running+home+to+shadow%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1 The Doctor’s Beard podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doctors-beard-podcast/id1666876246 The Jim Beard and Becky Books Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thebeardjimbeard/ Rich Handley Website: https://richhandley.com Charles R. Rutledge Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Charles%20R.%20Rutledge/author/B009D154T4

The Weird Cat is a new anthology edited by Katherine Kerestman and S. T. Joshi. It features more than three dozen short stories, poems, and essays by classic and contemporary masters of horror, including returning podcast guests, the acclaimed authors Katherine Kerestman and Stephen Mark Rainey. They visit the show to discuss The Weird Cat and its contents. Mark and Katherine also talk about how Dark Shadows served as a creative influence. The conversation then steers into discussion about Deathrealm Spirits, Mark's new anthology, and the intriguing idea of a Dark Shadows fiction anthology. Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood The Weird Cat on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Weird-Cat-Katherine-Kerestman-ebook/dp/B0CD2RNR53/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28X1O86LWN1XI&keywords=The+Weird+Cat&qid=1693240693&sprefix=the+weird+cat%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1 Katherine Kerestman website: https://www.creepycatlair.com Mark Rainey website: https://stephenmarkrainey.blogspot.com

As a teenager, Elena Nacanther was one of the devoted Studio Kids who used to hang out at the ABC TV-16 studio during the original run of Dark Shadows. Along with her friend and fellow “Frid Girl” Valerie, Elena volunteered as Jonathan Frid’s personal assistant while Dark Shadows was on the air. Elena later went on to become a successful New York radio producer and director in the city’s #1 market. She remained friends with Jonathan for the rest of his life. Elena visits Terror at Collinwood to share her memories of Jonathan Frid and of being a studio kid in the late 60’s and early 70’s. Other topics of conversation include: Elena and Valerie becoming Jonathan Frid’s assistants, visiting the Collinwood set, Jonathan’s fan mail parties, surprising Grayson Hall, protesting the cancellation of DS, some insight into the reasons Bramwell Collins was created for the show, and much more! NOTE: The YouTube version of this episode features many rare photos from Elena’s personal collection! Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terroratcollinwood Jonathan Frid Treasures (Elena’s Facebook group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/jonathanfridtresures Opening theme – ‘Surfing the Shadows’ (surf rock version of Bob Cobert’s DS theme) by Johnny D & The Moonlighters: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6weg2kLc4qiFarjSYSRXTh Terror at Collinwood website: https://www.terroratcollinwood.com