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Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series (Limited Edition) (1966)

Jonathan Frid , Grayson Hall , Dan Curtis (creator)  |  NR |  DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (252 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall
  • Directors: Dan Curtis (creator)
  • Format: Color, Limited Edition, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 131
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: MPI HOME VIDEO
  • DVD Release Date: April 10, 2012
  • Run Time: 470 hours
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (252 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B006Z7Z3KY
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,690 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series (Limited Edition)" on IMDb

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Editorial Reviews

This limited edition boxed set contains every eerie episode of the original Gothic suspense series DARK SHADOWS (1966-1971) plus a wealth of bonus interviews with the stars and creative members that made the supernatural thriller a cult favorite and an enduring television classic.

Box Features:
131 DVDs with all 1,225 Complete Episodes
Commemorative large Coffin package (housing 22 amarays)
Deluxe booklet with episode summaries & photographs
Special Bloopers, Treasures & Behind The Scenes DVD s
Over 120 Bonus Cast & Crew Video Interviews
Autographed Postcard by Jonathan Frid (Barnabas Collins)
Limited Numbered Edition
Other features include nickel hinges, white ribbon to hold the lid when open, matte and foil coating
Box dimensions: (Coffin), 13 ½ L x 11 ¼ W (at widest) x 5 ¾ D.
Shipping carton dimensions,  16.5" x 8.5" x 14"  
Weight Shipping carton with contents

Named one of TV's top 24 Cult Shows by TV GUIDE!

Customer Reviews

I started watching this series as a kid and I couldn't wait to see the next episode! homebrew  |  58 reviewers made a similar statement
All I can say is WOW! Barbara A. Mitchell  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement
The picture and sound quality are very good. JACK LOBO  |  22 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
348 of 365 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "O.K....Now We're Talking!!!!" January 21, 2012
Format:DVD
The following review is dedicated to my favorite actor of all-time, Jonathan Frid who passed away peacefully in his native Canada on April 14, 2012. We will miss you Mr. Frid, but thankfully we have your years of work on DVD for posterity to remember you by. God bless you "Barnabas".

With the release film version of the 1960's cult classic daytime soap opera "Dark Shadows" starring Johnny Depp MPI Home Video has released "Dark Shadows-The Complete DVD Collection"! This has made all of us "Dark Shadows" fans extremely happy, especially those of us that haven't yet purchased any DVD sets of the series. All 1225 episodes from the ABC network daytime run (1966-1971) are available along with a slew of bonuses including interviews with series creator Dan Curtis and various stars of the soap.

Luckily for the show's fans all episodes of this soap opera exist except one (#1219) which is the "lost show" episode. However, the audio of that episode has been found by a collector and the studio has been able to recreate the episode using that audio and various still pictures. The fact that most soap operas had their episodes destroyed prior to 1979 and that all the shows of "Dark Shadows" exist is really a miracle as networks were proned to wiping soaps and daytime game shows as they felt no one would want to watch them again after their first airing, and also because videotape (which is the way "Dark Shadows" was produced) was very costly during the sixties.

The price for this beautiful box set is in the range of $400.00-$600.00, but when you consider what your getting it is a remarkable deal. The shows have been cleaned from their prints and look as if they were produced yesterday.
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111 of 114 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars From MPI (buy the Deluxe)! March 30, 2012
Format:DVD
Dear Dark Shadows Fans,

We recommend buying the Deluxe Edition. I do believe Amazon might have sold out of the Limited Edition despite it still being available for pre-order.

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND:
We are releasing a second print of Dark Shadows coffins (also known as The Deluxe Edition). It is virtually the same as the Limited Edition (releasing on April 10th) however that version was limited in quantity and was offered early to fans. This Deluxe Edition coffin (the one you see on this product page) does NOT include a serial # nor does it include a Jonathan Frid signed postcard. If you missed out on that, I am sorry but they were very limited in quantity.

The good news is, you can still get your hands on this amazing coffin collection. We did try to price it as reasonable as possible as no expense was spared in building this set.

In summary:
Limited Edition = April 10th = includes autograph and serial #
Deluxe Edition = July 10th = No autograph and no serial #

Enjoy!!!

Sincerely,
MPI Home Video
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122 of 130 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wanting the Dark Shadows Collection REAL bad! January 27, 2012
Format:DVD
I have seen the entire series many times and starting when it was first on TV many years ago. To say that I love this TV series would be a major understatement. There is just something about it that makes me want to see it again and again. Maybe because it mentally transports me back to a time when I was a kid at home after school, a time before my parents were deceased, a time when all seemed right in the world and the scariest thing about life was Barnabas and Angelique in Dark Shadows.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars MPI hit it out of the park with this one! March 21, 2012
By Mayday
Format:DVD
Got my hands on this monster today (March 21, 2012) and I have to say it's even cooler than it looks in the promo photos!
Much has been written about Dark Shadows, it's cast, its strengths and weaknesses, and its place in television history. I won't bother regurgitating that information here.
The discs in this set are purportedly the same as those released previously by MPI, with the exception of the reinsertion of some previously omitted bloopers. To answer a previous question, I can find no closed-captioning.
Since many fans already own some or all of the 32 previously-released sets -- and since I obviously have not had time to watch these new discs yet -- I will restrict my initial review to the collector's packaging.
While listed at nearly 16 pounds, the box doesn't seem as heavy or quite as large as I anticipated (although it's not light, either). Yet the coffin box seems pleasantly and surprisingly sturdy, as do the hinges connecting the lid to the box. The words "Dark Shadows" are scripted in red foil letters.
As illustrated in publicity photos, the spines of the 22 individual amaray cases combine to depict Barnabas Collins at rest in his coffin. The image is more detailed and striking than what appears in the photos. An awesome effect!
Looking at the photos, I had hoped that the inside lid of the coffin was actually quilted felt or velvet. Alas, it is merely a cardboard representation. It looks great anyway. The outside bottom of the box contains a sticker that tells a little about the set and a collector's number. Mine is No. 795 out of 2,500.
Each of the 22 amaray cases look the same. They are stark black with the words "Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series" in larger red letters on the cover.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely loooooovvveeee it!
Loved Dark Shadows as a kid, and I have wanted this coffin with the complete collection for as long as it has been out, I finally own it. I love it. Read more
Published 15 hours ago by Brenda
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series Deluxe Edition
I LOVE IT Dark Shadows was before mine time my Mom got me watching it. I like the Vampire and the Witch
Published 3 days ago by dennis
5.0 out of 5 stars The Original!
Before Buffy, before Twilight, before True Blood, there was Dark Shadows! Wonderful, Original, Campy, and Soapy. Read more
Published 5 days ago by L. Fraser
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series (Deluxe Edition) is...
Excellent quality! I highly recommend the Deluxe Edition to anyone interested in buying Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Lori
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Horror/Suspense Soap in History
I was only 7 years old when this came out. I remember watching several when I was young.. I found DS again on Nexflix and started watching all the episodes they had... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Jim Knoll
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Shadows The complete Series.
I glad I purchased this . I waited a long time to purchase .
I'm a big fan of dark shadows. thank you great customer service.
Published 24 days ago by Elizabeth Wieder
5.0 out of 5 stars dark shadows
I am a big fan this is a fantastic set. Watched Barnabus getting of the bus as a youngster LOVE IT
Published 1 month ago by stacy ellis
5.0 out of 5 stars Back in Time
Absolutely love this!! Would have never believed they would ever have had my all time favorite series all in one special collection. I was thrilled to find it on amazon. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Poe
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!!
So glad they finally released this like this. And what a great price!!! I watch this a little at a time, so it'll take me at least a year or two to get through all of the dvds,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daphne Hernandez
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Set BUT watch for COUNTERFEITS! COUNTERFEIT GUIDE BELOW
Please buy this set from Amazon, if you buy it anywhere else for cheaper you're probably getting a CHINESE COUNTERFEIT like I did. Read more
Published 1 month ago by iron maniac
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Limited edition and numbered...
Asked and answered. As of right now according to a reviewer who has friends at MPI, the magic number is 2,500 but is subject to go higher, more news as it gets closer to release date. You may wanna contact MPI directly.
Feb 19, 2012 by Eric Pregosin |  See all 30 posts
R.I.P. jonathan frid 1924- 2012
What a terrible jolt! I got my new Dark Shadows complete dvd set, signed card and felt on top of the world!! Such as sad day.
Apr 19, 2012 by Txjack |  See all 8 posts
Question about episodes
The answer to your question is in the product description. It clearly says all 1,225 episodes. There were ONLY 1,225 episodes. Also if you do the math, on the old sets released between 2002 to 2008. 32 sets at 4 discs each is 128, there was a disc released in 1999 called Special Edition with... Read more
Feb 7, 2012 by Eric Pregosin |  See all 2 posts
RareOOPDVDS Selling the Set for 1,200 !
LT: You know that old saying, "There's one born every day.."
However.... To me and you $1200 is serious money, but to someone who has the resources and the WANT, it's not too heavy a price to pay. I have so many "limited edition" DVD and Blu-ray sets and really they don't... Read more
Apr 14, 2012 by Peter West |  See all 11 posts
Price Match
Personally I'd go with Amazon. I'd just placed an order with Deep Discount then canceled it. They pre-authorized a debit on my credit card automatically after I placed the order when they're not supposed to charge me until the item is shipped. Also once you add sales tax and the fact they're... Read more
Feb 20, 2012 by Snipes |  See all 14 posts
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