Thanks for your replies, Jennifer and Gothick....it's nice to know that I'm not the only one with this opinion about re-makes. No, I've never actually SEEN the 1991 series but I never thought I was missing anything.
Gerard, you have an idea that could be excellent, if properly executed.
I remember the nashing of teeth when word first came out that there was going to be a NEW "Star Trek" series....but taking the original premise and bringing all new characters to it was brilliant. I personally would choose "Deep Space Nine" as my favorite of the bunch.
A new "Dark Shadows" with a select few of the old characters and a village full of new ones could be a great thing, if it was well written, intelligently directed, had reasonably talented actors and a budget that didn't require cheesy props and limited wardrobe!!
Best of all, they could shoot it somewhere that actually LOOKS like the Maine seacoast.....like Portland, which I love!
But by all means, spare me "THE RE-MAKE OF DARK SHADOWS, PART II"
Rainey