« previous next »
Pages: 1   Go Down

Author Topic: Scream of Dark Shadows  (Read 1921 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline retzev

  • Senior Poster
  • ****
  • Posts: 981
  • Karma: +1443/-6839
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Scream of Dark Shadows
« on: December 11, 2005, 06:28:12 AM »
A couple of years ago I stumbled across a link, I don't remember where, to a streaming video of a film called SCREAM OF DARK SHADOWS.

Sometime in the late '60s or early 70's, a budding independent film-maker produced this little 8 or 16mm homage to our favorite show using a cast of children and pre-teens, and the results are pretty damn impressive.

It wasn't available for download, and I didn't have the foresight to make note of the film-makers name.

I highly recommend this film and would love to see it again. Does anyone have more information?
Logged
"If you've lived a good life and said your prayers every night, when you die you'll go to Collinwood."  - Mark Rainey

Offline BuzzH

  • DSF God
  • *****
  • Posts: 3184
  • Karma: +14677/-5359
  • The grooviest HEP cat in Collinsport!
    • View Profile
Re: Scream of Dark Shadows
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2005, 04:28:40 PM »
I have a friend, who's a long time fan, but don't think he's a cousin here, who has a video of what you describe.  It was quite bloody actually, but good.  I think the kid that mastermind it even went on to producing as an adult.  Is that what you're talking about?
Logged
Buzz-isms:

"I like the bike I got, & the chick I got!"
"I know just the place!?Over in Logansport!"
"If ya feel it, SIT it!"
"Come on, before he offers me a side car too!"
"Her nose needed some powder!"
"You askin' me to give up something I like?"

Offline PennyDreadful

  • Senior Poster
  • ****
  • Posts: 1390
  • Karma: +121/-1340
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
    • Terror at Collinwood
Re: Scream of Dark Shadows
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2005, 09:10:01 PM »
That sounds cool!  I'd like to see it as well.
Logged
TERROR AT COLLINWOOD
A podcast dedicated to 'Dark Shadows'
https://www.terroratcollinwood.com/

PENNY DREADFUL'S SHILLING SHOCKERS
Weekly hosted horror and suspense films!
On television scare-waves throughout Haunted New England
http://www.shillingshockers.com

Offline Misa

  • Full Poster
  • ***
  • Posts: 315
  • Karma: +644/-3184
  • Gender: Female
  • Is that you, Mr. Juggins?
    • View Profile
Re: Scream of Dark Shadows
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2005, 03:23:36 AM »
I tried googling it, but couldn't find it. I hope someone can find and share it with all of us. It sounds interesting.

Misa
Logged

Offline retzev

  • Senior Poster
  • ****
  • Posts: 981
  • Karma: +1443/-6839
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Scream of Dark Shadows
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2005, 02:10:18 PM »
Quote from: BuzzH on December 12, 2005, 04:28:40 PM
I have a friend, who's a long time fan, but don't think he's a cousin here, who has a video of what you describe.  It was quite bloody actually, but good.  I think the kid that mastermind it even went on to producing as an adult.  Is that what you're talking about?

Sounds like it could be, the film was on the film-makers own website and he was definitely in the business.

I don't remember it being bloody, but it very well may have been.

I remember a plot-point that involved a painted portrait of a boy wearing a straw hat, and a boy who mysteriously appears who bears an uncanny resemblance to the boy in the portrait, and he wears the same straw hat!
Logged
"If you've lived a good life and said your prayers every night, when you die you'll go to Collinwood."  - Mark Rainey

Offline retzev

  • Senior Poster
  • ****
  • Posts: 981
  • Karma: +1443/-6839
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Scream of Dark Shadows
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2008, 07:01:34 AM »
Logged
"If you've lived a good life and said your prayers every night, when you die you'll go to Collinwood."  - Mark Rainey

Offline Janet the Wicked

  • Senior Poster
  • ****
  • Posts: 2082
  • Karma: +8468/-33696
  • Gender: Female
  • These pretzels are making me thirsty!
    • View Profile
Re: Scream of Dark Shadows
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2008, 12:58:56 PM »
I was going to suggest You Tube and what do you know?
Logged
I get a kick out of these guys who think they're so clean, when all the time they're trying to cover up their dirt.

Offline Gerard

  • NEW ASCENDANT
  • ******
  • Posts: 3593
  • Karma: +559/-6692
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Scream of Dark Shadows
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2008, 02:10:28 PM »
Cute!  It reminds me of when I and my friends use to play Dark Shadows. 

I'm surprised at the kids crawling, running, jumping all over that roof.  Undoubtedly when their parents found out, things got a bit "bloodier."

Gerard
Logged

Offline arashi

  • Senior Poster
  • ****
  • Posts: 1814
  • Karma: +10751/-12640
  • Gender: Female
  • What a lovely night for the unquiet dead.
    • View Profile
    • Darkness Falls
Re: Scream of Dark Shadows
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2008, 06:46:48 PM »
LOL! Thanks for posting the link!
Logged

Offline PennyDreadful

  • Senior Poster
  • ****
  • Posts: 1390
  • Karma: +121/-1340
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
    • Terror at Collinwood
Re: Scream of Dark Shadows
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2008, 01:20:06 AM »
AWESOME!  This is a riot.  Kids using the word "betray" and running around on a roof in capes and fangs.  What could be better?  Sorry Johnny Depp and Tim Burton.  I think we've found the director and stars of the new DS movie.   

Thank you for posting the link retzev!

Hexoxo,
Penny
Logged
TERROR AT COLLINWOOD
A podcast dedicated to 'Dark Shadows'
https://www.terroratcollinwood.com/

PENNY DREADFUL'S SHILLING SHOCKERS
Weekly hosted horror and suspense films!
On television scare-waves throughout Haunted New England
http://www.shillingshockers.com
Pages: 1   Go Up
« previous next »