I did not have the extreme negative reaction to these picture that I am reading across the Internet. This is probably because I was so happy to see the cape, ring, and cane. But, now that there is so much negative press about the makeup, I can only hope that Burton gets the hint and, if he wasn't already planning on it, tone it down in post-production. Barnabas should look like everyone else, just dead. I couldn't imagine Barnabas ever being allowed to look like he does in these photos in the final film. But, if that is the current intent, as mostly everyone seems to believe, it is time to take action for the sake of the film, the fans, and the franchise.