Dark Shadows_
"Every family has its demons."
Vampire Barnabas Collins is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate and family have fallen into ruin.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Dark Shadows earned $245.5M worldwide on a $150.0M budget — a 64% return on investment.
Year context
Dark Shadows was released 14 years ago in 2012.
CAST (20)
Johnny Depp
Barnabas Collins
Michelle Pfeiffer
Elizabeth Collins Stoddard
Eva Green
Angelique Bouchard
Helena Bonham Carter
Dr. Julia Hoffman
Chloë Grace Moretz
Carolyn Stoddard
Bella Heathcote
Victoria Winters / Josette DuPres
Gulliver McGrath
David Collins
Jackie Earle Haley
Willie Loomis
Jonny Lee Miller
Roger Collins
Ray Shirley
Mrs. Johnson
Christopher Lee
Clarney
Alice Cooper
Self
Ivan Kaye
Joshua Collins
Susanna Cappellaro
Naomi Collins
Josephine Butler
David's Mother
William Hope
Sheriff
Shane Rimmer
Board Member #1
Michael Shannon
Board Member #2
Harry Taylor
Henchman
Glen Mexted
Captain Rubberpants
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$150.0M
Budget
$245.5M
Revenue
+64%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
113 min (1h 53m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (7,527 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$150,000,000
Box Office
$245,527,149
Profit
+$95,527,149
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dark Shadows about?
Vampire Barnabas Collins is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate and family have fallen into ruin.
How long is Dark Shadows?
Dark Shadows has a runtime of 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Who directed Dark Shadows?
Dark Shadows was directed by Tim Burton.
Who stars in Dark Shadows?
The cast of Dark Shadows includes Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Helena Bonham Carter, Chloë Grace Moretz.
How much did Dark Shadows make at the box office?
Dark Shadows earned $245,527,149 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $150,000,000.
What is the rating of Dark Shadows?
Dark Shadows has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 7,527 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Fantasy
KEYWORDS (17)
witch
vampire
imprisonment
curse
fish out of water
chains
gothic
madness
old house
lost love
angry mob
18th century
ghost
hidden room
old mansion
absurd
hilarious
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