Best Penny Dreadful Xiii Podcasts (2025)

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 114: Kickstarter Discussion for Special Edition Curse of Dark Shadows Graphic Novel with Craig Hurd-McKenney 46:27

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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 addi…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 113: Is Dark Shadows Fading and What Does the Future Hold? 59:31

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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 li…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 112: Elizabeth Collins Stoddard Character Analysis with Tina Marie DeLucia and Nina Ogle 1:39:59

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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 …

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 111: The Dark Shadows Files, Superman, and More! with Edward Gross 59:44

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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 life…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 110: By the Power of Collinwood! with Ted Biaselli and Jon Kallis 1:49:52

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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 po…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 109: A Tribute to Christopher Pennock 1:30:25

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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. The…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 108: Hanging with Dana Gould and Kandice Martellaro 1:11:06

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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 cour…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 107: Top 5 Dark Shadows Storylines with John Logan 1:14:53

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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 f…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 106: The Dark Shadows Podcast of Questions & Answers Volume 4 36:37

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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 tre…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 105: Ghosts and Revenants of Dark Shadows with Bobby Lugosi and Katherine Gonzales 1:27:26

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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 …

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 104: The Man Who Built His Own Collinwood with TJ Lubinsky 1:41:57

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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 h…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 103: What Makes a Cult TV Show? With Adam P. Cray, Rachel Freitas, Erin Haas, and Jedidiah O’Berry 1:36:18

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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? S…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 102: David Henesy Interview 1:01:08

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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,…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 101: Dark Shadows Dynamite Comics with Rich Handley and Madelyn Marks 1:30:24

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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 D…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 100: Jerry Lacy Interview 1:01:37

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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 acclaim…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 99: Professor Timothy Eliot Stokes Character Analysis with Chad “Undead Johnny” Byers - Plus Rare Thayer David Interview 1:39:34

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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 – jo…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 98: Vampire Vineyards with Michael Machat 49:57

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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 Vineyar…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 97: Kingdom of the Dead Big Finish Audio Drama with Eric Wallace & Stuart Manning 1:45:08

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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 (Kat…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 96: The Dark Shadows Podcast of Questions & Answers Volume 3 29:28

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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…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 95: Why Dark Shadows Ended with Mary O’Leary 1:32:34

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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…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 94: “Dark Shadows Forever!” with Lorraine Treadwell, Rick Boissonneau, and Schuarah Sykes 1:30:25

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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 adven…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 93: Curse of Dark Shadows Graphic Novel with Craig Hurd-McKenney 54:25

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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 (Brontës 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 thril…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 92: Fanfic and Fandom with Jimmy Hutcheson 1:08:10

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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…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 91: The 1991 Dark Shadows NBC Revival Series with Dominique Lamssies and Steven Stark 1:30:56

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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, …

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 90: Dark Shadows Remembrance Weekend 1:14:37

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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 ca…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 89: Gold Key Dark Shadows Comics with Dr. Jeff Thompson and Nick Caputo 1:06:03

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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. Jef…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 88: James Storm & Valerie Pronio Storm Interview 1:24:51

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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 th…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 87: Dan “Marilyn” Ross DS Paperback Library Novels with Joe Escobar, Amy Roeder, & Jeff Thompson 1:07:10

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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 …

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 86: Our Shadowed Past II with Bob Issel and Jeff Kenny 54:18

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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 li…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 85: The Great Nick D Discussion with David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Ansel Faraj, Nathan Wilson, and O-Lan Jones 46:11

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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 pictu…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 84: The Dark Shadows Podcast of Questions & Answers Volume 2 38:31

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Welcome to the second installment of Terror at Collinwood’s Dark Shadows Podcast of Questions and Answers! In this episode, the following questions are addressed:Why didn’t Daniel Collins know about the family secret in 1840? Did Edith Collins really die in the altered 1840? What happened to the link between Barnabas and Adam? What job did Barnabas…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 83: The Dark Shadows Podcast Summit 1:54:53

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 83: The Dark Shadows Podcast Summit - Welcome to the Dark Shadows Podcast Summit where the hosts of four DS podcasts come together for a convivial roundtable discussion! Christen Pierce and Cara Tillitz of Between the Shadows, Alan James Gallant of Collinsport After Dark, and Jule T. Saynes, Gordon Dymowski, and Patrick…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 82: The DS Characters of Clarice Blackburn with Tweetie Jackie Blackburn 52:41

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The very skilled (and sometimes underrated) actress Clarice Blackburn played Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Abigail Collins, and Minerva Trask on Dark Shadows and appeared as Mrs. Castle in Night of Dark Shadows. After DS, Clarice also went on to become a successful television writer. Visiting the podcast to discuss Clarice’s DS characters is Tweetie Jackie B…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 81: Cross-Cultural and Cross-Generational Appeal of DS with Vikrum Mathur 1:04:41

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Writer, film critic, and actor Vikrum Mathur visits the podcast to talk about his experiences as a fan of Dark Shadows and how the series connects with many people across cultures and generations. Vikrum recounts stories about his great grandmother’s love of DS and also talks about some of the creatures and folklore of India that would have worked …

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 80: The Monsters of Dark Shadows with Jeff Owens and Steven Turek 1:32:50

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Over the course of its five-year run, Dark Shadows featured several classic monster archetypes which were drawn from the pantheon of supernatural horror and folklore. Visiting Terror at Collinwood for an overview of these dark and shadowy creatures are writer and podcaster Jeff Owens, co-host of the Classic Horrors Club Podcast, and podcaster Steve…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 79: London Bridge & A Country Road with Sharon Smyth Lentz and Barry Dodd 1:21:52

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Beloved by Dark Shadows fans for her portrayal of the tragic child ghost Sarah Collins, sister of Barnabas Collins, Sharon Smyth Lentz played a very different character in the 2014 short film On a Country Road, which was directed and produced by husband-and-wife filmmaking team, and longtime Dark Shadows fans, Barry and Karen Dodd. Sharon and Barry…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 78: Sam Irvin Was a Teenage Monster Hunter! 1:27:47

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Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and television director Sam Irvin visits the podcast to talk about some of his monstrous adventures and his childhood love of Dark Shadows. Topics include: discussion about his books The Epic Saga Behind Frankenstein the True Story, and the 1973 film it covers, and the Rondo-winning I Was a Teenage Monster Hunter, S…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 77: Kathryn Leigh Scott Returns! 1:30:40

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Actress and writer Kathryn Leigh Scott, admired by Dark Shadows fans for her portrayals of Maggie Evans, Josette DuPres Collins, Rachel Drummond, Kitty Soames, Parallel Time Maggie Collins, and Maggie Evans from MGM’s House of Dark Shadows, returns to the podcast to chat about a variety of fascinating topics! Along the way, Kathryn shares stories a…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 76: John Logan, Celebrated Playwright & Screenwriter, Talks Dark Shadows, Monsters, Showtime’s Penny Dreadful, and more! 1:33:27

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Award-winning playwright and screenwriter John Logan created the Showtime series Penny Dreadful, and has written numerous plays, including Red, Never the Sinner, and Peter and Alice. In addition, the prolific Mr. Logan has written screenplays for major motion pictures such as The Aviator, Hugo, Gladiator, Sweeney Todd, and many others. John also ha…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 75: The Dreamers - The Novel that Inspired the Dream Curse with Amanda Desiree and Steve Shutt 1:13:04

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The Dream Curse storyline in Dark Shadows was inspired by an obscure 1957 horror novel called The Dreamers, written by Roger Manvell. Although this was revealed by writer Ron Sproat at the first DS Festival, many remain unaware of the book and its influence on the Dream Curse plot. Returning to the podcast are Amanda Desiree and Stephen R. Shutt, w…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 74: DS Minor & Supporting Characters Celebration with Nick Caputo 1:10:31

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Dark Shadows certainly boasted a memorable and iconic roster of main characters, but there were also a plethora of outstanding supporting and minor characters in the series. These characters, and the actors who played them, brought something special to the show. In this episode of Terror at Collinwood, longtime fan Nick Caputo visits to discuss the…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 73: Collinsport After Dark with Alan Gallant 1:12:37

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'Collinsport After Dark' is a new Youtube-based podcast hosted by theater technician, actor, educator, and longtime 'Dark Shadows' fan, Alan Gallant. Originally from Bangor, Maine, Alan talks about his childhood memories of DS, theatrical inspirations, and discusses the research that has gone into the subjects featured on Collinsport After Dark. To…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 72: Quentin’s 55th Anniversary with David Selby 36:45

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On December 16th, 1968, David Selby made his first appearance as Quentin Collins on ‘Dark Shadows’. The character soon became a major sensation and pop culture icon, catapulting the hit show to even greater ratings heights as viewers witnessed Quentin’s intriguing backstory. To help commemorate his legendary character’s 55th anniversary, David Selb…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 71: The Dark Shadows Podcast of Questions & Answers Volume 1 39:36

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In the spirit of Dale Clark’s “Dark Shadows Book of Questions and Answers” series comes the first installment of Terror at Collinwood’s Dark Shadows PODCAST of Questions and Answers! In this episode, the following questions are addressed: How can it be that Josette’s maiden name was originally Lafreniere, and that she was said to have died in 1834,…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 70: Painting Shadows with Mark Maddox 1:25:56

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What better way to celebrate Halloween than with Rondo Award and Pulp Factory Award-winning artist, Mark Maddox? The talented artist behind the much-loved official Dark Shadows lunchbox drops in to talk about Dark Shadows, Universal monsters, Hammer horror, silent German horror and sci-fi films, and much more! Mark has created beautiful covers for …

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 69: Daytime Gothic Issue 2 with Stuart Manning 53:44

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The episode opens with the sad news of Lara Parker’s passing. Note: The interview with Stuart took place the week before. Please read my post Goodbye, Lara Parker at the Terror at Collinwood blog— Stuart Manning returns to Terror at Collinwood to discuss the upcoming issue 2 of Daytime Gothic, a charity print fanzine devoted to Dark Shadows. Stuart…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 68: Dark Shadows Every Day and Superheroes Every Day with Danny Horn 1:23:21

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Writer, blogger, and podcaster Danny Horn visits Terror at Collinwood for a fun discussion about Dark Shadows, superheroes, and more! From 2013 to 2021, Danny undertook the Herculean task of examining Dark Shadows episode by episode, starting with the release of Barnabas, via his popular Dark Shadows Every Day blog. The blog also took side-trips in…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 67: DS Audiobook Unbound with Mary D. Johnson and Patrick McCray 1:38:57

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The Dark Shadows Daybook Unbound is now available for download as an audiobook. Reader Mary D. Johnson joins Rondo Award-winning writer Patrick McCray in this episode to discuss what it’s like experiencing Dark Shadows for the first time in such a unique way. Assorted Daybook selections from the audiobook, as read by Mary, are included in the episo…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 66: Dark Shadows & Pop Culture with Jim Beard, Rich Handley, and Charles R. Rutledge 1:39:56

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Where does Dark Shadows fit into the landscape of popular culture, and is DS going to slip out of the pop culture consciousness, completely? Writers Jim Beard, Rich Handley, and Charles R. Rutledge visit the podcast to address these topics and shine some light into the shadows! Jim, Rich, and Charles have written extensively about numerous icons of…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 65: The Weird Cat and Creative Influence of DS with Katherine Kerestman and Stephen Mark Rainey 49:44

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The Weird Cat is a new anthology edited by Katherine Kerestman and S. T. Joshi. It features more than three dozen short stories, poems, and essays by classic and contemporary masters of horror, including returning podcast guests, the acclaimed authors Katherine Kerestman and Stephen Mark Rainey. They visit the show to discuss The Weird Cat and its …