House of Dark Shadows (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1970, House of Dark Shadows is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Dan Curtis, running about 97 minutes. “Come see how the vampires do it” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of vampire Barnabas Collins, the possible cure offered him by Dr. Julia Hoffman, and his search for love amidst the horror.
Who’s in it. House of Dark Shadows stars Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins, Grayson Hall as Dr. Julia Hoffman, Kathryn Leigh Scott as Maggie Evans and Nancy Barrett as Carolyn Stoddard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, House of Dark Shadows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House of Dark Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of House of Dark Shadows tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House of Dark Shadows (1970)?
- In US, House of Dark Shadows is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is House of Dark Shadows worth watching?
- House of Dark Shadows holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in House of Dark Shadows?
- House of Dark Shadows stars Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Nancy Barrett and John Karlen.
- When was House of Dark Shadows released?
- House of Dark Shadows was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.