Terror at Collinwood: A Dark Shadows Podcast

In this short addendum episode, additional possible sources for  Dark Shadows  storylines and concepts, as submitted by listeners, are addressed. This brief overview includes a key literary source that was not touched upon in prior installments of this series. Terror at Collinwood  and  Shilling Shockers  shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the  Penny Dreadful XIII T...

The episode kicks off with big news about the Dark Shadows animated Gothic drama series in development from Warner Brothers Animation, newly-discovered DS studio footage from the BBC, plus announcements about the Dark Shadows Legacy pre-order and the new Big Finish audio drama pre-order, plus an announcement about The Collins Family Album from Chinbeard Books. The epi...

In the final installment of “The Shadows Behind the Shadows” series, which examines the literary, cinematic, theatrical, and other inspirations for  Dark Shadows  storylines, I look at the final story arcs of the series – 1995, the Summer of 1970 (aka the Ghosts of Daphne and Gerard), 1840, and 1841 Parallel Time. Influences on  Night of Dark Shadows  are also touched upon. The...

Actress, writer, and  Dark Shadows  star Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans, Josette) and screenwriter and playwright John Logan ( Michael ,  Penny Dreadful ,  Red ) return to the podcast to discuss the upcoming  Dark Shadows Legacy  book. This new hardcover volume is packed with essays about many different aspects of the  Dark Shadows  phenomenon by cast mem...

Welcome to part three of  Terror at Collinwood ’s “The Shadows Behind the Shadows” series. This episode examines the cinematic, literary, theatrical, mythological, and other influences on the following  Dark Shadows  story arcs: the 1897 storyline, the Leviathans, and 1970 Parallel Time. In addition, the “housekeeping” segment features additional insights and information from past&n...

Join Penny Dreadful for part two of  Terror at Collinwood ’s “The Shadows Behind the Shadows”, an overview that examines the cinematic, literary, theatrical, and other influences on the following  Dark Shadows  story arcs: the 1795 storyline, the Creation of Adam & Eve and the Dream Curse, Return to 1796, the Werewolf and the Ghost of Quentin Collins. Terror at Collinwood  ...

This episode features part one of an overview that looks at the literary, cinematic, and other influences on the following  Dark Shadows  story arcs: Victoria Winters’ Arrival, Burke Devlin’s Revenge, Laura the Phoenix, the Blackmailing of Elizabeth, and the Introduction of Barnabas Collins.  Terror at Collinwood  and  Shilling Shockers  shirts, stickers, mugs, and me...

Scenic Designer Sy Tomashoff was instrumental in creating the look for  Dark Shadows . From the Collinwood Foyer and Drawing Room, to the Old House, to the Collins Mausoleum, and the Blue Whale, Sy’s iconic sets and innovative designs were integral to establishing and perpetuating the feel and mood of the series. For the first time, Sy’s career, with a special focus on  Dark Shadows , is...

Although Dark Shadows was a supernatural Gothic drama, there were several characters who displayed humorous traits throughout the series. From the outrageous Carl Collins and Pansy Faye to the eccentric Eagle Hill Cemetery caretaker and the put-upon Mrs. Johnson, this episode takes a look at the lighter side of Dark Shadows . Returning to the podcast to discuss these amusing character moments is e...

Jean Graham, née Peacock, was one of the founders of ShadowCon, the original Dark Shadows convention which started in 1977, predating the Dark Shadows Festivals by several years. With the last Dark Shadows convention on the horizon, Jean visits the podcast to talk about her memories of the very first one. She also discusses the challenges of early DS syndication days in the 70s, her DS fanfic and...

Guy Haines returns to the podcast! We discuss and share our hopes for the Dark Shadows 60th anniversary event in Los Angeles, happening July 31st-August 2nd, 2026. In addition, we run down the merchandise that has been announced for 2026 thus far and talk about some things we’d like to see. The Monsterama convention in Atlanta (Aug. 7-9) also gets a shoutout. We also go over the recent sale of Sea...

Danny Horn of the Dark Shadows Every Day blog and author Laramie Dean of the Shadows on the Wall online fanzine return to Terror at Collinwood to discuss the elements and characters that make 1897 such a popular and compelling DS storyline. Other topics include: A character analysis chat about Barnabas Collins, why Quentin Collins is so enjoyable, the 1897 Collins siblings, Laramie’s thoughts on t...

This yuletide episode kicks off with information about the 60th Anniversary Dark Shadows Event in Los Angeles, happening July 31-Agust 2, 2026. After that, you’re invited to participate in the anonymous Terror at Collinwood questionnaire to help shape future episodes of the podcast. The second half of the show features a trip down memory lane as Penny D revisits family memories and talks about her...

Writer and producer Joseph Lidster visits the podcast for a fun chat about Dark Shadows and his experiences as writer and co-producer on the Big Finish range of Dark Shadows audio dramas! In addition to taking up the DS producing reins at Big Finish, Joe wrote dramatic readings and audio plays such as  London's Burning , The Fall of the House of Trask , and Snowflake , and co-wrote The Crimso...

Bob Issel and Mark Rainey return to the podcast to discuss Our Shadowed Past Volume Three, the latest installment in the book series. This edition of the book features more fan memories, artwork, stories, loads of photos, as well as interviews with cast members such as Donna McKechnie, who played Amanda Harris in the original DS, and Joanna Going, who played Victoria Winters and Josette in the 199...

2025 marks the 55th anniversary of the 1970 feature film, House of Dark Shadows . To help celebrate the occasion, Ansel Faraj and Darren Gross return to Terror at Collinwood for a lively conversation about the movie. Topics include: First time seeing HoDS, the original screening date in 1970, international screenings, things we liked about the picture, fandom feelings about the movie, scenes that...

In a very special treat (or trick?) for the Halloween season, the evil mage Count Andreas Petofi visits the podcast to let us all know what he’s been up to. Other topics include: the Hand, Aristede's whereabouts, selling ice cream to Christopher Lee, and much more. Special thanks to Count Petofi’s agent, Dr. Manfred Von Bulow, for helping to arrange this rare interview! Terror at Collinwood and Sh...

From March 1971 to March 1972, the Newspaper Enterprise Association syndicated the Dark Shadows daily newspaper comic strip. The strip featured six different stories and was beautifully illustrated by artist Kenneth Bruce Bald. While the comic strip’s writer remains unknown, its story editor was Elliot Caplin. Returning to the podcast to discuss the DS newspaper comic strip are authors and fans Ri...

Nancy Barrett appeared in every single Dark Shadows storyline and in both feature films. A versatile actress with a knack for creating layered, quirky, and fascinating characters, Nancy remained an essential part of DS from beginning to end. Visiting the podcast to discuss each of the wonderful Ms. Barrett’s DS characters are longtime Dark Shadows fans, Joe Flanagan and Beth Caster. And be sure to...

Scott Young is a producer, writer, director and  Dark Shadows  fan who attempted to pitch a  Dark Shadows  TV reunion movie in the 1980s. Despite support from several of the original series’ writers and cast members, the  Return to Collinwood  pitch was not greenlit. In 2014/2015, Scott dusted off the pitch, reenvisioned it as a series, and retitled the project, ...

Curse of Dark Shadows writer and comics creator Craig Hurd-McKenney returns to the podcast to discuss the Kickstarter for the special edition hardback of the new DS graphic novel from Hermes Press. Craig offers some information and clarification regarding the Kickstarter and drops some teases about the book as well as its potential sequels. In addition, he provides details on the Hermes Press Dark...

Is Dark Shadows Fading and What Does the Future Hold? with Patrick McCray – As Dark Shadows Daybook author Patrick McCray astutely observes, “ Dark Shadows is the “ Star Trek ” of horror”… but is it fading from popular culture? Patrick is the good cop and Penny is the bad cop in this episode where several questions are raised… Why aren’t there more licensees? How can new fans access the show? Refe...

What better way to celebrate the 59th anniversary of Dark Shadows than with a spirited discussion about the mistress of Collinwood, Elizabeth Collins Stoddard as portrayed by Hollywood legend, Joan Bennett?! Returning to the podcast for this deep-dive character analysis are two of Elizabeth’s biggest fans – Nina Ogle and Tina Marie DeLucia! Topics include: Liz’s character traits, role in the story...

Edward Gross is a writer and veteran entertainment journalist who has written books and articles on film, television, and comic books since the mid-1980s. There was a dearth of new “mainstream” Dark Shadows material available in the 80s, but Ed came to the rescue with the Dark Shadows Files magazine series. He visits the podcast to discuss his lifelong fandom for DS and these memorable Files publi...

What do Dark Shadows and Masters of the Universe have in common? Perhaps, more than one might think! Penny Dreadful is joined by her friends Ted Biaselli, Director of Original Series at Netflix and Executive Producer on Masters of the Universe Revelation and Revolution , and Jon Kallis, host of Masters Cast - the longest-running He-Man and She-Ra podcast in the universe - to discuss some interesti...