Review of Dark Shadows (2012) by Alexis G — 28 Sep 2013

Not a horror film, nor a comedy... You really never get to see the point in this ghastly and disturbing attempt of a remake.

This review of Dark Shadows (2012) was written by Alexis G on 28 Sep 2013.

Dark Shadows has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jennifer R (652) on 10 Mar 2017

Very good indeed!! love tim burton movies. great music too johnny depp was wonderful & michelle pfeiffer also.. I enjoyed:):)…

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By Glorimar S (138) on 24 Sep 2016

It was really good in certain ways... Having Depp in the movie make it better... Nice effects of the witch breaking like a porcelain doll…

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Certainly I wish I had had as much fun as the participants seemed to be having but in the end, and a spectacular special effects end it is,…

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It's just unfortunate that Dark Shadows' impressive cast is not backed up with tighter material…

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For all its goofy-seriousness, randomness, and unnecessary borderline R sexual content it still manages to entertain…

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I personally enjoyed this movie and remember watching it with my sister and mother, I understand that some people saw the big names and expected…

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I like this film. It is interesting and very funny, yet very scary! I'd definitely recommend it to other people…

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By Hannah K (242) on 31 Oct 2016

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