I guess I'm in the minority - either that, or those who feel as I do aren't posting in this topic - but I can't envision a remake or a "new" Dark Shadows at all. I don't think the magic and the uniqueness of the show could ever be recaptured - not in a million years. If this new show comes to pass, and they manage to come up with something people like, then more power to 'em. But it won't be Dark Shadows. It'll be something else, which I guess, is why I have no interest in it.
The ONLY concept I can imagine having any sort of appeal to me at all would be a show which has the original cast members in their roles as they would now be in 2003. Problem is, we're missing a few key people and Frid is retired. I mean, REALLY....anyone else playing Barnabas....I can't get with the program. LOL
Jonathan Frid was Barnabas - he created him. Same with Quentin. The idea of anyone other than Selby playing him is sacrilege in my humble opinion.
Actually, if they could come up with something interesting casting the available original actors in their roles, utilizing flashbacks here and there might prove interesting - particularly for those who have never seen Dark Shadows. Think about it. Has something like that ever been done? Being able to have the real people NOW and being able to show them 35 years ago (and not having to use younger people to play them)?
I dunno. Maybe I'm way out in left field.