It is interesting to see everyone's various reactions to the trailer. Some don't like the humor, and some don't find it funny *enough* (I guess in terms of, if it's going to be a comedy, it might as well be funnier). I really would rather see a higher quality version before I make a final opinion, but I am falling more in line with MB's and Nancy's opinion. I may not like it quite as much as Nancy, but my reaction was more or less relief, after hearing the feedback from the screening.
I like humor, and I am fine with most of the humor that was displayed in the trailer. Maybe one or two things seem over the top/silly, but that happens sometimes, when I see a film where I like 99% of the lines but roll my eyes at a few and wish they were cut. But to me, the tone is more of what I wanted (ie., Sleepy Hollow/Sweeney Todd) where there are some laughs but it doesn't seem like it's going to be ha ha laugh-track funny at every moment. I feel that there will be enough thrills and chills to satisfy me- at least I hope there will!
As for Barnabas' line "I'm a vampire, madam." As a few have pointed out, here, we don't really know who he is saying this to. Maybe the whole family does know. Or maybe he's just talking to Angelique. (Or Dr. Hoffman). Just a thought.
I'm still not as happy as I was a couple of days ago when we saw the first few seconds on Ellen's preview, but I'm happier than yesterday. I do understand and sympathize with those who are disappointed.
Oh, edited to add, I meant to say that the music in the trailer may not necessarily reflect what's in the film.