Dark Shadows

Name: Dark Shadows
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2012-05-09
Cast: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Helena Bonham Carter, Chloë Grace Moretz

2012 | 113 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (35% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Batman or The Crow, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Vampire Barnabas Collins is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate and family have fallen into ruin.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
35% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerSolid
$246 million worldwide on a $150 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 403K people sought it out in the past year