House of Dark Shadows is a 1970 horror drama film directed by Dan Curtis. It is based on the popular television soap opera Dark Shadows, which aired from 1966 to 1971. The movie follows the story of Barnabas Collins, a 200-year-old vampire, who is awakened from his coffin in the basement of Collinwood Manor by a construction crew.
Barnabas returns to Collinwood Manor, the family estate, where he meets the current residents, including matriarch Elizabeth Collins Stoddard, her daughter Carolyn, her nephew David, and governess Victoria Winters. Barnabas soon discovers that he is not the only one with a dark secret, as Victoria is being pursued by a vengeful ghost.
Dr. Julia Hoffman, a Collins family friend, offers Barnabas a possible cure for his vampirism. However, Barnabas must overcome his fear of losing his powers and resist the temptation to continue feeding on the living.
As he struggles with his inner demons, Barnabas also searches for love amidst the horror. He becomes infatuated with Victoria and tries to make her his bride, but his possessiveness and violent tendencies threaten to destroy their relationship.
The film culminates in a bloody showdown as Barnabas confronts his enemies and tries to overcome his own monstrous nature. House of Dark Shadows is a moody and atmospheric horror movie that blends gothic romance with supernatural terror, and remains a cult classic among fans of the original Dark Shadows series.