Terror at Collinwood: A Dark Shadows Podcast

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 Juli...

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 Hous...

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 disc...

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? Shou...

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 imp...

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...

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 the Broadway and film versions of P...

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 analyze this fascinating character. Oth...

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 newfound fandom for DS, talks about ...

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 Karlen), and more! Visiting the podcas...

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 flashback? Is it an error that silver bulle...

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 fact that ABC wanted to cancel anoth...

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 Bennett, Michael Stroka, Diana Millay, Jo...

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 thrilling new book! Topics of discussion include: Craig’s history with DS and comics, CoDS...

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. Zachary Smith from Lost in Space). In th...

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 excitement among the fanbase and d...

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.” Listen, as fans, attendees, and organ...

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 our favorites and talk about some of...