i don't think the music used in a trailer even necessarily has to end up in a film soundtrack.

it's just capturing a mood. the barry white tune used in the DS trailer is just heightening the 1970's sensibility for the purposes of marketing.

i wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't even end up in the final soundtrack.

for what it's worth a coworker(who's only familiarity with the series in listening to me prattle on about it)saw the trailer and had an interesting observation...

that perhaps the culture is saturated with earnest, melodramatic and self loathing vampirism. of gloomy/romantic antiheros and their goth-chick girlfriends. that perhaps depp and burton have gone out on a limb and done something that feels fresher. he's excited for the movie.

while it's not necessarily what i expected or thought i wanted the more i watch the trailer the more i like it. try as i might i just can't muster any angst or betrayal. we have...and always will have...our "serious" DS. it's our little gem and cannot ever be replicated. so i'm fine with an amusing take on the situation. other recent "serious" offshoots of the series like the audiodramas are sour and dreary.

actually the first part of the trailer...the "my name is barnabas collins" and the josette stuff look leaden and dull. the later looks more fun. if nothing else the sets and costuming and art direction look fabulous. several of the performances great.

so if i'm not a "real fan" so be it. i'm looking forward to it. last night i watched the trailer 20 times.

i'm with nancy,

what's happening "out there" is scary. very gross and scary.

i can imagine with all the present unhappiness within this fandom the fest could have a very toxic atmosphere.

thanks nancy.

as always you're a voice of rationality in a conversation that quickly devolves into histrionics.

incidentally it is getting HIDEOUSLY ugly out there.

i've already been told off royally because i don't hate this trailer.

the next few months are going to be absolutely excruciating in this fanbase. anyone who doesn't hate this had better go into the federal witness protection program because "real fans" are going to come and kill you otherwise.

despite the fact that we've now been basically told that the film is a comedy i'm amazed at how UNFUNNY most of these stills look.

other than barnabas and mrs.butterworth at the breakfast table it really looks creepy and gothic. i'm so confused.

penny,

as much as "we" love the series i don't think the film will affect the "public consciousness" of it either way because, unfortunately, as we know it is hardly a highly regarded work.

outside of fandom for even those who recall it with fondness it is widely regarded as a classic piece of high camp. or an old soap opera with a vampire.

i doubt the movie will change the public perception.