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Dark Shadows DVD Collection 23

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Here is the next dark shadows collection 23 in the 26 collections of this great classic soap on dvd.This soap had everything from going back in time to 1796 where Victora was almost hang for being an witch and yes you go back through time again to see how Quentin became the werewolf. So if you love classic soaps like I do then this is an must for all fans young and old this is not like the soaps of today cause you don't see them in bed together hardly.

Rondall Banks

This series is a wonderful example of type. The caveats are that the viewer must like the subject (vampires and other Gothic stuff)and "old" presentations. It's nice because the language is inoffensive as are the actions of the characters (unless one is offended by the subject-matter, in which case, one isn't watching it anyway). The story is compelling, and one is drawn to the characters. For myself, it was the only "soap opera" I have ever watched - and I did, on a regular basis. I felt deprived if I had to miss an episode, and I taped them all. It is a thoroughly engaging series.

As the story moves back to 1840, the writing, acting and production all markedly improve to the best they have been on the series thus far, though perhaps not as dearly remembered as the 1795 or 1897 storylines. The disembodied head of Judah Zachary is easily the most disturbing horror element the show has seen. Sadly, episode 1109 is Kathryn Leigh Scott's last.

I'm going to keep this pretty brief story-wise so as not to give too much away. Barnabas and Julia are unable to stop the destruction of Collinwood by the ghost of Gerard Stiles, and very few survive the destruction (Quentin and Caroline are off their rockers). Julia escapes via the stairway through time back to 1840, but Barnabas is unable to locate the stairway and resorts to the I Ching wands. There's plenty of intrigue, treachery and terror going on, a witch's coven, the return of Angelique and the very best part of all is the Head of Judah Zachary. Oh my. Don't watch the last parts of this before going to bed.

That's about all you need to whet your appetite going in. John Karlan, David Selby and Nancy Barrett are at the top of their form (as always). It's fun watching Kate Jackson in her first professional role as Daphne, and there is an interview with her at the end of one of the DVD's in this set - what a class act she was and still is.

I HAVE SEEN THE ORIGINAL IN THE 60'S AND ALSO BOUGHT ALL OF THE VHS TAPES. NOW I AM UPGRADING TO DVD AND CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE THE DIFFERENCE AND OR QUALITY OF THIS ON DVD.

This series is simply phenomenal. Thank you MPI for bringing these episodes to DVD and keeping Dark Shadows alive after 40 years. And thank you Dan Curtis for your brilliant imagination. You'll be missed.