Who "owns" the rights to DS? Is a revival possible or are they tied up?

[A.C.]

Curious about this. We know the WB pilot didn't make it but is some future attempt on television possible or did the late Dan Curtis hold all the rights to it making it impossible. Hopefully its not a case like George Lucas not allowing anyone else to make Star Wars movies as he owns the rights.

I believe if the rights aren't tied up then Dark Shadows could and should be revised but skip the network route and go the way of syndication.

[Midnite]

The franchise is owned exclusively by Dan Curtis Productions, Inc. and would have been transferred to his heirs following his death.  So to answer your question, yes, someone does still hold the rights.

And welcome to you, A.C.