I certainly agree that old fans of the original series are not the target audience (even though Johnny Depp is one). So I will concede that point. Let's forget that we ever existed.
The original Collinwood, Seaview Terrace, worked wonderfully well for the original show. Why is it that it would not work for a new generation as well? I'm not trying to be argumentative here, I am honestly trying to understand the opposing viewpoint because I just don't. If what is wanted is an "all new reimagined" story with no ties to the past, why call it "Dark Shadows" at all? Why have Barnabas Collins in it at all? I know that with the talent of Johnny Depp, Tim Burton and John August, they could come up with a wonderful gothic tale that isn't called "Dark Shadows" and we could all enjoy it.
All along we've been told that this movie must stay true to the original concept. That was the agreement Dan Curtis made with Johnny Depp's production company. It would be much easier to do that with the most central figure
ever in the show being transitioned to the new movie - Collinwood itself. Much of the magic of the original was due to that magnificent house.
Anyhow, I know we all feel strongly about our specific points and everybody's opinion is equally justified and valid (even though those not agreeing with me are inevitably wrong
. I'm going to have to agree to disagree with those opposing the use of Seaview in the new movie and continue to hope that if we don't see the original we at least get to see a reasonable facsimile.