2) The totally unnecessary and ludicrous revelation during the Leviathan storyline that Vickie Winters had been killed in 1796. Jeb Hawkes wasn't even in human form before the succession of little brats grew up to be him, so how the heck was he around in that form back in the 1700's?? Plus, Vickie hadn't even been on the show in years! Why throw in such a gratuitious and illogical death for a character that had been such a cornerstone of the show's earlier storylines? Personally, I like to pretend this episode never really happened, along with the rest of the Leviathan storyline.
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1) John Yaeger and Buffy Harrington in 1970PT. Man creeped me out in the first place, but his thinly vieled rape of Ms Harrington sealed the deal.
2) Edith's death in 1840 baffled me to no end. With just one little plot point, the writers obliterated an entire storyline (1897). Would it have killed them to check back to see what they had done earlier? Very bothersome.
Two words: Amanda Harris. ;)
Two words: Amanda Harris.
Two words: Amanda Harris. ;)
Upon closer examination, I realized that this thread actually calls for the two most disturbing DS moments. So let me add to my original remarks:
(1) Amanda Harris
(2) Olivia Corey
If you want to read a great story about Edith, check out Luciaphil's "The Education of Judith Collins." What she has completed is posted to ShadowsAfterDark on YahooGroups.
http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/shadowsafterdark
Note: The group IS age-restricted, so you have to sign on and click the link accepting the disclaimer before you can subscribe.
The story is superbly written and in addition to creating a really plausible background that explains why Judith was the way she was, it offers some implied solutions to the Edith paradox. :) :)
Upon closer examination, I realized that this thread actually calls for the two most disturbing DS moments.
And let's not forget Keith Prentice's pants.
Two words: Amanda Harris. ;)
Dr. Woodard's murder has little emotional resonance for me--probably because the death scenes were played out by Peter Turgeon instead of Robert Gerringer: the second and best Dr. Woodard.
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And let's not forget Keith Prentice's pants.[shadow=black,left,300]--Mark[/shadow]
Front or back?
Cheers,
Linda
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2) The totally unnecessary and ludicrous revelation during the Leviathan storyline that Vickie Winters had been killed in 1796. Jeb Hawkes wasn't even in human form before the succession of little brats grew up to be him, so how the heck was he around in that form back in the 1700's?? Plus, Vickie hadn't even been on the show in years! Why throw in such a gratuitious and illogical death for a character that had been such a cornerstone of the show's earlier storylines? Personally, I like to pretend this episode never really happened, along with the rest of the Leviathan storyline.
Upon closer examination, I realized that this thread actually calls for the two most disturbing DS moments. So let me add to my original remarks:
(1) Amanda Harris
(2) Olivia Corey
And Sheenasma will back me up on this.
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Dr. Woodard's murder has little emotional resonance for me--probably because the death scenes were played out by Peter Turgeon instead of Robert Gerringer: the second and best Dr. Woodard.
For that Vam you must go to the house of the curse! ;D
I know the show is not to be taken too seriously but I do wish Dan Curtis would have hired a continuity person.
I have loved the show since I was a kid and I still do. I just wish the writers would have done a little more research so the continuity of the stories would have been better.
As for Amanda Harris: there is so much animosity towards this character! Why?
She is the female equivalent of Jeffy Clark. At least that is how she strikes me and obviously, quite a few others. Of course, we all have our least favorite actors/characters and fortunately, we don't ALL agree on them!
Wow! You folks have thrown some really interesting things into the ring -- several things I'd forgotten about but which are definitely, well, disturbing. :)
I do want to address two things mentioned here, namely Bathia Mapes and Amanda Harris. I must say that I think the moment with Bathia Mapes forgetting (and being fed) her lines is one of the most hilarious moments not just on DS, but on any tv show I've ever seen! I have to cut her some slack for that!! :D
As for Amanda Harris: there is so much animosity towards this character! Why? I don't get it... I've heard similar sentiments from several people but have never quite identified what is so objectionable about her behavior and/or demeanor. Thoughts?
Joe :)
3. What Angelique does to Beth.
Two words: Amanda Harris.
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SPOILER for 1970 PT... when you don't know if Alexis is really Angelique or not. Until the good twin (Alexis) opens the coffin and the bad twin (Angelique) kills her to take her place.
As for Amanda Harris: there is so much animosity towards this character! Why?
She sucks
Nancy
She sucks
Nancy
That is unkind...
As for Amanda Harris: there is so much animosity towards this character! Why?
She sucks
Nancy
Oddly enough, I find Olivia Corey much more disturbing than Amanda Harris. Not sure why.
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Connie - I believe that Karlan left the series for Hollywood during the 1897 story. He only came back to it after DC got a 2-picture deal w/MGM and offered Karlen a chance to be in both films under the proviso that he return to NY and the series.
2. That terrible actor who appeared as a widower during the 1995 Flashforward. I seriously wonder if DC didn't walk out of the studio before taping time, grab the first guy he saw, took him into the studio, stood him on the set, and told him to read his lines directly off the TelePrompter.
3. Marilyn Joseph as Lorna Bell. She was married to Chris Pennock at the time, and her appearance on DS serves as a depressing reminder that, in show business, it's all about who you know rather than talent.
It's about time I joined in. I've been lurking for so long I feel like I know you all. :)
SPOILERS.......
Most disturbing moments, humorous variety:
1. Tom Happer as Jeremy Grimes: Granted, he was kinda cute--the Ashton Kutcher of his day--but his acting was wretched. The horrifying moment when he thumped his chest and droned, "Mordecai's son!" is indelibly etched on my brain.
LOL!! Im still trying to find out just what the heck he was suppose to do on the show? Besides being Mordecai's son, I honestly think they just threw him in there to let the viewers know that HALLIE STOKES is no longer playing the part of a 14 year old!!
For me it was the ghost of Gerard. When I first saw it when I was a kid it scared me so much. Last year when I saw it again it still scared me just as much. The green light he was always in along with that evil look on his face would just give me the shivers.
and it drove me crazy when the Chris Jennings "problem was never solved (2). He just disappeared with Amy. Left hanging, Misty
Another disturbing story when when Rev. Trask when married to Judith tried to drive her insane;
The first most disturbing event on Dark Shadows was when Vicki killed Noah Gifford, >:(