I would definitely give A&C Meet Frankenstein another go, MB.  It is definitely an enjoyable film.  (It's the only other time Lugosi actually plays Dracula on film!) 

I know what you mean about "good" and "evil" becoming commonplace themes in monster movies, where good isn't necessarily defined as being a non-monster entity.  It's funny how something like a monster, which is supposed to represent evil, has evolved into a rather dynamic concept.  Then again, that idea has been present in monster lore even as early as Shelley's novel (if not before).  But, I think it's funny how prominent it has become.  I think Dark Shadows had a lot to do with that, though the Universals before that had a lot to do with it too.

I also like your idea about the class distinction between vampires and werewolves.  In the words of Barnabas:  "What an interesting observation."   

Honestly, now that I own the Revival soundtrack, I am pretty much good.  The main reason I wanted a new DS was to hear Bob Cobert's music brought to the modern day - the main theme, Josette's Music box, etc. 

If they do make the movie and I get new arrangements of those tunes, then I will be golden.  But, if they make the movie and leave out that important Cobert music, you can count me out.  It won't be DS without, at the very least, Cobert's big three themes.  I have noticed Burton tends to let Elfman do his own thing with the music.  If this is the case with DS and there is no Cobert used, then I'd rather not see it. 

It's funny how a little thing like the music can be the determinant as to whether I want a new film or not, but it's that simple for me.  So long as I can recognize the characters, the setting, and the music, I will be good.  If I can't do that, then we're in trouble.

Well, that is weird. 

Well, the next time that they attempt to release this series, I would appreciate it if they would use one of the VERY DECENT looking 1991 print ads (posters) for the cover.  I don't care for this cover much at all.  In fact, I like it less than the original cover with the snow owl Barnabas.  At least that cover had an awesome spooky scene, albeit it had nothing really to do with Dark Shadows.   

I was perturbed to see that apparently Amazon aren't carrying the 1991 soundtrack CD.  Very peculiar.  It only seems to be avalable through the link that was posted at the beginning of this thread.

The back of the CD says it is sold exclusively at ScreenArchives.com.

Grayson never wore anything like that, though.  With some color on the face and some Orhbach's fashions, it could work.

In fact, I think it COULD be.  Get that doll over to Orhbach's immediately!