From the Classic Horror Film Board:  Arthur Anderson, Mercury Player ...

Anderson played a cab driver whose rider (Vicki) bailed on him because she'd been imprisoned by Mathew Morgan:



With thanks to Kosmo!

 **** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!  DARK SHADOWS 50th ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND UPDATE

****GUEST EDITORIAL
 
 
**** THE DIARIES OF DOCTOR MABUSE, WHICH FEATURES INTERVIEWS WITH DIRECTOR AND WRITER ANSEL FARAJ, AND ACTORS JERRY LACY, KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT, LARA PARKER, CHRISTOPHER PENNOCK.
 
**** KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT – NEW BOOK - LAST DANCE AT THE SAVOY: LIFE, LOVE AND CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH PROGRESSIVE SUPRANUCLEAR PALSY
 
SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL DARK SHADOWS NEWS ONLINE UPDATE # 378
April 6, 2016
 
Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
 
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), provides the following news in this ShadowGram Official Dark Shadows News Online Update "Bulletin."
 
 
**** DARK SHADOWS 50th ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND UPDATE
 
As previously announced, the DS 50th Anniversary will be celebrated with a weekend of activities in Tarrytown, New York from June 24-26, 2016 with over a dozen original DS actors participating in person.
 
The DS Official Fan Club/DS Festival has now asked ShadowGram to announce that the Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26 events at the DoubleTree Hotel are now sold out and has reached capacity for those two days.
 
However, space remains for the Friday evening, June 24 events at the DoubleTree (between 6pm-12 midnight, followed by late movies until 2am) as well as the Friday morning/afternoon visit to the neighboring Lyndhurst Estate (between 10am-5pm) which served as Collinwood in the M-G-M movies "House of Dark Shadows" (1970) and "Night of Dark Shadows" (1971).
 
Fans who wish to attend either or both of the Friday, June 24 DS events in Tarrytown and have not yet sent the registration form and payment are encouraged to do so immediately while the limited number of spaces are still available.
 
Please send $15 per person for the DS 50th events at the DoubleTree Hotel on Friday, June 24 and $20 per person for the Lyndhurst visit on Friday, June 24 to: DARK SHADOWS, P.O. BOX 92, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040.
 
Please note that fans may begin arriving at the Lyndhurst Estate for guided tours of the mansion starting at 10am with tours being conducted every half hour until the final tour at 4:30.  (The previously announced start time was at 12 noon).
 
Fans may bring a picnic lunch or purchase sandwiches, snacks and drinks at the Lyndhurst Carriage House café throughout the day, adjacent to the gift show in the stables complex. Attendees are also free to roam the grounds and gardens of the massive, historic estate and explore the different sites seen in the DS movies.
 
Additionally, fans may attend the Sunday evening, June 26 DS afterglow visit to the legendary Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Tarrytown, approximately 10 minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel. The cost for this private DS tour from 5:30 - 6:30 pm is $10 payable directly to Sleepy Hollow upon arrival at the cemetery or in advance at the special online link: www.showclix.com/event/dark-shadows-private-tour2016
 
Thank you for your understanding and your interest in joining the DS 50th weekend.
 
 
**** GUEST EDITORIAL
 
As many of you know, Marcy had to have serious eye surgery last August which required she be face down for a week.  The recovery period takes several weeks, and during that time she has a difficult time reading or responding to email.  Unfortunately, the problem has recurred and she is once more recovering from the surgery.
 
I’ll be doing the ShadowGram Updates and responding to her emails for the next few weeks. 
 
Kathy Resch
 
 
**** THE DIARIES OF DOCTOR MABUSE, FEATURING INTERVIEWS WITH DIRECTOR AND WRITER ANSEL FARAJ, AND ACTORS JERRY LACY, KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT, LARA PARKER, AND CHRISTOPHER PENNOCK.
 
From Ansel Faraj:  “I'm very excited to announce that both DOCTOR MABUSE and DOCTOR MABUSE: ETIOPOMAR are now available on DVD from Alpha Video. The disc includes the Making Of Documentary DIARIES OF DOCTOR MABUSE, which features interviews with myself, and actors Jerry Lacy, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Lara Parker, Christopher Pennock, Nathan Wilson, Bahia Garrigan, Kate Avery, Annie Waterman, John C Smith, and Kelsey Hewlett.”
 
From the Press Release:
 
“Alpha Video is proud to announce the release of THE DOCTOR MABUSE COLLECTION. Inspired by the character made famous by director Fritz Lang, the immortal villain returns in two new features  -- Doctor Mabuse and Doctor Mabuse: Etiopomar, starring Jerry Lacy as Mabuse and written and directed by rising filmmaker Ansel Faraj.
 
“In the psychological thriller Doctor Mabuse, the criminal mastermind plots a new reign of terror, with only Inspector Lohmann standing in the way. Infiltrating the demon’s inner circle, Lohmann learns that the cost for defying Mabuse is a fate far worse than death.
 
“The steampunk shocker Doctor Mabuse: Etiopomar uses six interwoven tales to tell the story of the villain’s quest to establish a kingdom for his followers. To create what he calls his ‘Etiopomar,’ Mabuse enlists an army of automatons created by a mad scientist...who will be very familiar to fans of classic German cinema.
 
“Jerry Lacy played multiple roles on the cult gothic soap opera Dark Shadows (1966-1971). He also essayed an uncanny impersonation of Humphrey Bogart in Woody Allen’s Play It Again, Sam (1972). Starring alongside Lacy are his fellow Dark Shadows alumni Kathryn Leigh Scott and Lara Parker as witches Madame Von Harbou and Madame Carrozza, and Christopher Pennock as the villainous Professor Konratz. Character actor Linden Chiles (The Twilight Zone, James at 15) is resourceful Inspector Von Wenk, Nathan Wilson is Mabuse’s nemesis Inspector Lohmann, Bahia Garrigan is femme fatale Christina Novello, Dane Corrigan is the insane Rotwang, and Kate Avery is the beautiful, but deadly, Maria.
 
“Blending film noir, science fiction, comic book fantasy, and German Expressionism, these Doctor Mabuse films are unlike anything you’ve ever seen.”
 
THE DOCTOR MABUSE COLLECTION hits DVD on April 12, 2016.
 
http://www.oldies.com/product-view/1097D.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJUSFBHuPXc
 
 
**** KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT – NEW BOOK - LAST DANCE AT THE SAVOY: LIFE, LOVE AND CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH PROGRESSIVE SUPRANUCLEAR PALSY
 
Kathryn Leigh Scott has a new book out:
 
“Last Dance at the Savoy: Life, Love and Caring for Someone With Progressive Supranuclear Palsy”  by Kathryn Leigh Scott  (Author), Dr. Yvette Bordelon (Foreword)
 
Here’s the description from Amazon:
 
When Kathryn Leigh Scott's husband was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurological disease for which there is (so far) no cure, it was a devastating time for both of them, not least because so little is known about the cause or treatment of a disease that affects some 20,000 Americans, a number similar to that of Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). Last Dance at the Savoy is both a personal story about Scott's husband, Geoff Miller, the founding editor of Los Angeles magazine, who lived life fully despite having a terminal illness, and a sharing of her insights on dealing with the day-to-day issues of caring for someone with a progressive neurological condition. Scott "often yearned for someone to figuratively take my hand and walk with me through the difficult times; I hope through this book I can reach out to you with encouragement and practical advice." Last Dance at the Savoy includes a resource guide that provides facts about prime-of-life diseases; contact information for support organizations, research studies and clinical trials; where to find handicap products and equipment; and recommended caregiving publications and family conferences. Contains a foreword by Yvette Bordelon, MD, PhD, a neurologist at UCLA whose clinical work involves the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders. A percentage of royalties from Last Dance at the Savoy are donated to CurePSP.
 
http://www.amazon.com/Last-Dance-Savoy-Progressive-Supranuclear/dp/0986245925/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459911587&sr=8-1&keywords=last+dance+at+the+savoy

**** CHRIS PENNOCK STARS IN PLAY THIS WEEKEND
**** MARIE WALLACE GUESTS IN UPCOMING EPISODE OF HULU TV SERIES
**** JERRY LACY IN INDEPENDENT FILM DUE THIS YEAR
 
SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL DARK SHADOWS NEWS ONLINE UPDATE # 377
March 4. 2016
 
Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
 
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), provides the following news in this ShadowGram Official Dark Shadows News Online Update "Bulletin."
 
 
**** CHRIS PENNOCK IN THE INTENSE PLAY “THIRD” THIS WEEKEND
 
CHRIS (Jeb, Cyrus/John, Sebastian, Gabriel) enthusiastically invites fans in the Los Angeles area to see him as “Jack Jameson” in the play THIRD this weekend – Sat.-Sun., March 5-6, at the Actors Workout Studio in North Hollywood. Performances are Sat. at 8:00 and Sun. matinee at 3:00.
 
He hopes fans will come: “THIRD is a superb play by the great Wendy Wasserstein….family, academia, politics, war and peace, the tragedy of Alzheimers, and ultimately LOVE! You will enjoy it!”
 
Chris also shares a scary experience: He was in the play on opening night 2-13. But as he arrived at the theater the next day, his Prius car was severely rear-ended by another car, destroying both vehicles. Chris was taken by ambulance to the hospital with “blood everywhere and a raging headache” after being “thrown into the next seat.” Chris suffered a “mild concussion and laceration” on his forehead with some “back and hip injuries…. They found my understudy (DS’ LISA EICHARDS’ husband) Steve Mandillo walking his dogs and he made it (to the theatre) in time for the big scene in the second act.” Chris adds, “Now, 2 weeks later, I’m still limping around…but I will be BACK on stage Saturday night, March 5!”
 
LA Times review 2-25: “An ardently feminist college professor accuses a male student of plagiarism, (and) engages in prejudice of the grossest stripe, almost destroying a young life in the process.” THIRD is “a well-paced production” presenting “the pure pleasure” of the play’s message: “A clarion warning against ideological extremism that is particularly apropos now, when any blunder into political incorrectness, however unwitting, can engender viral and virulent outrage.” Chris (and Steve Mandillo) portray the professor’s father, “an appropriately King Lear-like figure slipping into dementia.”
 
The Actors Workout Studio is at 4735 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA.
Tickets are $20. Info: (800) 838-3006 or third.brownpapertickets.com
 
Chris was in a previous production of THIRD in late Oct., 2015, at the Beverly Hills Playhouse.
 
 
**** MARIE WALLACE GUESTS ON HULU TV SERIES “DIFFICULT PEOPLE”
 
MARIE (Eve, Mad Jenny, Megan Todd) tells SG she recently “filmed a part in the Hulu series DIFFICULT PEOPLE, produced by Amy Poehler and written by Julie Klausner and starring Julie and Billy Eichner. My character’s name, of all things, is ‘Marie!’ I’m in Episode #210, called ‘High Alert.’ It’s the last show of their second season, so look for it on HULU this summer.” She notes that “Marie” wears elegant clothing, including a glamorous floor-length red dress and fur coat. She adds “Many of my friends have told me it’s their favorite show, so if you haven’t already seen it, go to it!”
 
Hulu.com summary: “Life is really tough for Julie and Billy, two 30-something aspiring comics living and working in New York City. While their friends and acquaintances move on to find success and love, they continue to struggle with careers and relationships, getting more bitter by the day.” The series’ premise also is described: “As best friends living in NYC, their typical, irreverent behavior lands them in some very awkward situations.”
 
All episodes so far are streaming: http://www.hulu.com/difficult-people
 
 
**** JERRY LACY IN NEW FANTASY / ADVENTURE MOVIE
 
JERRY (Tony Peterson, Rev. Trask, Gregory Trask, Lamar Trask) has recently been filming scenes for the new independent movie THE NINGYO. He portrays “H. Prestor Sealous” in the fantasy adventure due out this year.
 
Co-Creator/Director Miguel Ortega and Production Designer Tran Ma describe: “A 1909 period film pilot about ‘cryptozoology.’ The search for mythological or unproven creatures. A Faustian tale about losing oneself in the process of achieving our goals.

“Professor Marlowe finds a piece of a map pointing to the place where the Ningyo, a mythical Japanese creature, could be found. The legend claims whomever consumes its flesh will attain remarkable longevity. He presents the project to his peers, who mock and dismiss him as a fraud. He decides to risk everything and go after the Ningyo on his own in hopes to bring to light what could be one of the greatest contributions to science. What he could not anticipate is that, in his search, he is confronted with a choice that puts the very foundations of his morality to the test.”
 
The trailer (preview) can be seen at  www.vimeo.com/138919789
More information is at  facebook.com/theningyo

Another Alice Cooper appearance (besides Chiller):
Spooky Empire, April 1-3 in Orlando -  Media Guest List


Shane Rimmer appearance (far right in photo below):
Hollywood Show, April 8-10 - Attendee's List
Shane Rimmer bio



With thanks to Kosmo!

**** NEW YEAR UPDATE FROM MARCY ROBIN – SHADOWGRAM
**** NOTE REGARDING DS FESTIVAL’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
 
SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL DARK SHADOWS NEWS ONLINE UPDATE  # 373
February 1. 2016
 
Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
 
**** UPDATE MESSAGE FROM SHADOWGRAM’S MARCY ROBIN
 
It’s been several weeks since the last SG DS News Online Update and I’ve been silent during that time. I appreciate everyone’s patience and messages of concern and now explain why.
 
In the pre-dawn hours of a morning in late December, an accidental electrical fire (no way of knowing there was any danger) erupted in the garage of my home. It consumed the garage, which is attached to my house. The blaze destroyed virtually everything inside the garage (no cars were kept there).
 
Thankfully, the local fire station is very close to my home. I’d barely hung up on my 911 phone call when the firefighters and local sheriffs began arriving. Their wonderful efforts contained the blaze to the garage building itself. However, smoke permeated the entire house and all its contents, making it uninhabitable until the smoke damage and repairs can be fully cleaned, cleared, and completed.
 
I am most thankful that no one – including our 4 cats - was hurt. I also deeply appreciate the kindness and support from those superb first responders, then and since that terrible morning. However, we were (and have been) very shaken up and are continuing to cope with all aspects of the fire and its aftermath.
 
The insurance company was “on top of” things from the first call we made to report the fire – in fact, it was still burning when we called. Insurance personnel quickly arranged temporary housing for us (and also boarding the 4 cats at the veterinary hospital). Insurance also soon brought in the various appropriate companies to assess all the damage, clean out debris, determine construction requirements, procedures, needs, etc. Every single thing in the house had to be removed and is being restored and cleaned via the ozone process.
 
We and the cats now are settled in a long-term temporary location several miles from the house. We’ve also returned to our jobs. The insurance company and others involved in the work keep us fully informed, meeting and checking with us, etc., as things gradually progress.
 
This entire experience has been extremely upsetting, overwhelming, and disruptive in every possible way. Yet the support, concern, and encouragement from others have been so uplifting and true blessings. The house and garage will require thorough, extensive work inside and out. This is projected to take several months to complete. (The potential effects of predicted El Nino heavy rains hopefully won’t occur or create delays.)We are just so grateful for everyone and everything that have been – and are – there for us and the cats.
 
Thank you for your understanding.
 
 
**** NOTE: DS FESTIVAL – DS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
 
With the terrific ongoing help of Kathy Resch, I WILL continue to post these ShadowGram Official Dark Shadows News Online Updates as I receive DS-related news, including confirmed developments for our Dark Shadows Festival DS 50th Anniversary Celebration on June 24-26 in Tarrytown, NY.
 
Thus, I soon will announce membership and Luncheon rates, procedure details, and the latest official information for this Celebration / Cast & Fan Reunion
 
These ShadowGram Official DS News Online Updates – always posted first through the ShadowGram Group at Yahoo,com – also will continue to announce and report DS and Fest news as the 50th Anniversary approaches.
 
If you haven’t done so yet, fans who plan to attend this very special commemorative event are encouraged to please send an unsealed business-size SAFSE (Self-Addressed Forever-Stamp Envelope) to:
 
Dark Shadows Festival
PO Box 92
Maplewood, NJ 07040
 
Your SAFSE later will be returned to you via postal-mail with the official Fest membership form and other information. You fill out the form and mail it, your check/money order payments, and 2 more SAFSEs to the Fest address above
 
I hope you can join us for this very special Commemoration weekend, June 24-26, 2016, in Tarrytown, NY (approx. 25 miles north of midtown Manhattan). Weekend activities and programming – with our DS guests and fans of all ages from across the US and beyond – will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel and the historic Lyndhurst Estate and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The estate and cemetery were filming locations for the 2 MGM theatrical movies “House of Dark Shadows” (1970) and “Night of Dark Shadows” (1971). They all are a few miles from each other.
 
These ShadowGram Official DS Online News Updates will report future Fest Celebration announcements and plans.
 
ShadowGram Online Update # 370 (11-19-15) premiere-announced our confirmed DS guests as of that date and I’ll report more guests as they confirm. Subsequent ShadowGram Updates have provided further definite Fest news. These previous Updates can be read by Group members who go to the ShadowGram Group at Yahoo.com.

Thank you.
 
Marcy Robin
ShadowGram@aol.com
ShadowGram1@yahoo.com

The first official US trailer for Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, where, as mentioned back in October, the DS movie's Bella Heathcote can frequently be seen as one of the fighting Bennett sisters:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syjfmdvLu9c

The film is based on the parody novel of the same name, which of course was written by Seth Grahame-Smith, major screenwriter of the DS movie.

A fan (Keith Dunmire) shared this sad news on the Official Fan Group page on Facebook:

"It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Rhonda Foster. She was a devoted Dark Shadows fan. For those who remember her, please continue to do so..."

She will also be remembered as a lawyer, writer, poet, collector, crafter and dear friend.  Rho, you'll be missed!  Here's a photo from my collection taken at the 1999 Festival; Rhonda/PostCool1 is front, right:


(with Sally, Gothick, RobinV, Nicky, Nancybe, me, VictoriaW, and Elaine)