Terror at Collinwood: A Dark Shadows Podcast

A talented actor, comics creator, and beloved  Dark Shadows cast member with an electrifying presence and personality, Christopher Pennock was taken far too soon when he left this plane of existence in 2021. As part of his extensive body of work in theatre, television, and film, Chris appeared in several projects helmed by filmmaker Ansel Faraj. These include  Theatre Fantastique , &nbsp...

In this episode, Penny is joined by Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and voice artist Dana Gould ( Stan Against Evil ,  Hanging with Doctor Z ,  The Simpsons ) and television writer, comedian, and associate programming manager Kandice Martellaro ( Stan Against Evil ,  Hanging with Doctor Z ,  Don’t Bring It In )! Join us for a fun chat that, of course, features exten...

Award-winning screenwriter and playwright John Logan ( Gladiator , Sweeney Todd , Penny Dreadful , Hugo , Skyfall , Red ) returns to the podcast! In this episode, we take on the challenging task of choosing our TOP FIVE Dark Shadows storylines! Join us as we discuss our personal picks for the DS cream of the crop. TERROR AT COLLINWOOD has been nominated for BEST PODCAST in the Rondo Hatton Classic...

A somewhat salty, and possibly insane, Penny Dreadful addresses another batch of DS continuity, plot, character, and canon questions in this episode, inspired by Dale Clark’s wonderful  Dark Shadows Books of Questions and Answers  which were published between 1989 and 1995. In this installment, the following questions are addressed: Would Julia’s treatments have permanently cured Barnaba...

The ghosts that haunt the Collinwood estate represent the most numerous and diverse group of supernatural beings in  Dark Shadows . Some spirits are helpful, offering spectral warnings in attempts to assist the living. Others are malevolent, bent on revenge… or worse. Many are tragic figures, doomed to wander the halls of Collinwood or the Old House for all eternity. Bobby Lugosi and Katherin...

TJ Lubinsky is a television, radio, and digital media host, and a director/producer known for his PBS pledge drive and music programs. He also happens to be the mysterious  Dark Shadows  fan who built his own replica of COLLINWOOD in Pennsylvania! TJ visits the show to tell the tale of how he undertook this epic project. Along the way, he discusses his origins as a  Dark Shadows &nb...

Penny invites some old friends - Erin Haas, Rachel Freitas, Jed O’Berry, and Adam P. Cray - onto the podcast to explore the topic of “What Makes a Cult Television Show?” in this spirited New Year’s episode! We discuss various topics, including: What are the characteristics of a cult show? Should there be a new Dark Shadows if the tone is changed? Should a new DS be a remake or a continuation? If a...

David Henesy visits the podcast in this special yuletide episode of  Terror at Collinwood ! Celebrated and beloved by  Dark Shadows  fans for his portrayals of David Collins, Daniel Collins, Jamison Collins, Parallel Time Daniel Collins, and Tad Collins, David Henesy is the CEO of Panama Botanicals and the owner of La Factoria imported specialty foods, where sustainability...

From 2011-2013, Dynamite Entertainment published 34 issues of a new  Dark Shadows  comic book series based on the original show. Issues 1 through 23 comprised the bulk of the series and featured the comic’s main storyline, a continuation of the original show set in 1971. There was also a 5 issue  Dark Shadows-Vampirella  miniseries and then a 6 issue  Dark Shadows: Year On...

An esteemed actor and writer, Jerry Lacy delighted Dark Shadows fans with his portrayals of fanatical witch hunter Reverend Trask, young hardboiled lawyer Tony Peterson, villainous hypocrite Rev. Gregory Trask, Mr. Trask the butler in Parallel Time, and the vengeful undertaker, Lamar Trask. Mr. Lacy’s list of credits includes his critically acclaimed performance as the ghost of Humphrey Bogart in...

Occult scholar Professor Timothy Eliot Stokes is one of Dark Shadows ’ most memorable and popular characters. Highly intelligent and with much esoteric knowledge at his disposal, the Professor is often called upon to help combat the malevolent supernatural forces at Collinwood. In this episode, Chad Byers - aka Chicago horror host Undead Johnny – joins forces with Penny Dreadful to discuss and ana...

Michael and Lisa Machat are the proprietors of Vampire Vineyards, which sponsored the Dark Shadows Remembrance Weekend this past July. Michael visits the podcast to announce a special Halloween giveaway CONTEST and a discount code at vampire.com for Terror at Collinwood listeners! During the episode, Michael discusses the origins of Vampire Vineyards and Vampire Wine, touches upon his and Lisa’s n...

Kingdom of the Dead  is a four-part, full cast  Dark Shadows  audio drama released by Big Finish in 2010. The story features new supernatural adversaries such as Seraph (David Warner) and Dr. Rankin (Lysette Anthony) as well as many established DS characters such as Barnabas (Andrew Collins), Angelique (Lara Parker), Quentin (David Selby), Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott), Willie (John...

In the tradition of Dale Clark’s memorable fan publications, comes the Dark Shadows Podcast of Questions & Answers volume THREE! In this installment, Penny Dreadful addresses the following questions: How did Roxanne become a vampire in the unaltered 1840? Why isn’t Chris Jennings’ brother Tom also werewolf? Was Angelique really at Collinwood in the original run of 1897, as we see in a flashbac...

In this must-listen/must-watch episode, Daytime Emmy and Saturn Award-winning producer and director Mary O’Leary returns to the podcast to shed light on the question that has haunted Dark Shadows fans since 1971 – WHY DID THE SHOW GET CANCELED? In addition to material she initially presented in her Jonathan Frid documentary, Mary shares information that has never been heard before, including the f...

Lorraine Treadwell, Rick Boissonneau, and Schuarah Sykes are original east coast Dark Shadows fans who attended and participated in many Dark Shadows Festivals and Collins Association events. In the course of attending the Festivals, they became good friends and have remained so for over 30 years. They visit the podcast to share stories about adventures and encounters with the likes of Joan Bennet...

NEWSFLASH! Dark Shadows returns to comics! Curse of Dark Shadows is an officially licensed graphic novel coming from Hermes Press in 2025! In this episode, comics creator Craig Hurd-McKenney ( Brontë s Infernal Angria , Boris Karloff Gold Key Mysteries , The Lodger ), who wrote Curse of Dark Shadows , visits the podcast to give us the scoop on this thrilling new book! Topics of discussion include:...

The irrepressible Jimmy Hutcheson is a stalwart Dark Shadows fan from Texas who wrote fan fiction and articles for DS fanzines such as Inside the Old House and The World of Dark Shadows . A regular attendee at Dark Shadows Festivals, Seaview Terrace parties, and pop culture events, Jimmy developed friendships with the likes of Lara Parker (Angelique from Dark Shadows ) and Jonathan Harris (Dr. Zac...

Although its run was short-lived, NBC’s 1991 Dark Shadows revival series left indelible fang marks upon its fans. A beautifully produced prime-time series helmed by Dan Curtis himself, the ’91 DS featured the likes of Ben Cross, Joanna Going, Barbara Steele, Jean Simmons, Roy Thinnes, Lysette Anthony, Adrian Paul, and a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt, among many others. While the series generated much...

On Friday July 5th and Saturday July 6th 2024, Dark Shadows fans and cast members gathered in Los Angeles at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel for the Dark Shadows Remembrance Weekend. Highlights included the celebration of life for Lara Parker and the centenary celebration of Jonathan Frid. DS cast members and fans spoke and performed, and all came together to attend this DS “family reunion.” Li...

From November 1968 to February 1976, Gold Key Comics published 35 issues of the Dark Shadows comic book series, plus a story digest. The comic featured unique stories, adventures, and supernatural creatures not seen in the TV show. Returning to the podcast to discuss the Gold Key DS comics are noted writers, and longtime comics and DS fans, Dr. Jeff Thompson and Nick Caputo. Listen, as we choose o...

Beloved by Dark Shadows fans for his portrayal of the villainous Gerard Stiles, prolific actor, photographer, and musician James Storm visits the podcast along with his wife Valerie Pronio Storm. Valerie is a retired physician, “Humanism in Medicine” award recipient, photographer, and DS fan! Listen, as Jim and Valerie share lovely stories about their passion for photography, the amazing Jim Storm...

From 1966 to 1972, Paperback Library released 32 Dark Shadows novels set in a distinct version of the Dark Shadows universe, existing apart from the events shown in the television series, along with a novelization of the film House of Dark Shadows . These were all written by the prolific Canadian author W. E. Daniel Ross aka Dan Ross, under the pen name “Marilyn Ross”. Visiting the podcast to disc...

Volume Two of Our Shadowed Past is here and it’s a stunning book filled with fan memories, color photos, artwork, fiction, articles, and rarities! Returning to the podcast to discuss the making of the book are its editors, Bob Issel and Jeff Kenny. Be sure to get one of the few remaining copies before they disappear into the dark shadows.   Amazon listing for Our Shadowed Past Vol 1 Kindle ed...

The Great Nick D is an award-winning, sweet-natured tale of redemption that follows a washed up 90's porn star, now a Venice Beach nobody, who gets a second chance to restart his mainstream acting career in order to win back the Oscar-nominated actress girlfriend from his past. Visiting Terror at Collinwood to discuss this exciting new motion picture are its co-director and co-writer Ansel Faraj,...