Terror at Collinwood: A Dark Shadows Podcast

Danny Horn of the Dark Shadows Every Day blog and author Laramie Dean of the Shadows on the Wall online fanzine return to Terror at Collinwood to discuss the elements and characters that make 1897 such a popular and compelling DS storyline. Other topics include: A character analysis chat about Barnabas Collins, why Quentin Collins is so enjoyable, the 1897 Collins siblings, Laramie’s thoughts on the new Curse of Dark Shadows graphic novel, and information about Danny’s Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast and Laramie’s new book, Haunt Me, Then. The episode concludes with some talk about whether we need a new DS TV series or not. Join us for this fun and convivial conversation!Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shopHelp support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a CoffeeTerror at Collinwood anonymous questionnaire LINKJoin the Terror at Collinwood FACEBOOK PAGEDark Shadows 60th Anniversary Celebration Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2026 – HOTEL RESERVATIONS LINKLaramie Dean’s Haunt Me, Then at Barnes & NobleDanny Horn’s Dark Shadows Every Day Blog LINKLaramie Dean WEBSITEThe Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast at Tough PigsMuppet Wiki linkLaramie Dean’s Shadows on the Wall blog LINKDark Shadows Discord linkGeorge Kalogridis YouTube Channel (DS AI animations)Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The MoonlightersTaC logos by Eric MarshallPenny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers Etsy shop LINK

This yuletide episode kicks off with information about the 60th Anniversary Dark Shadows Event in Los Angeles, happening July 31-Agust 2, 2026. After that, you’re invited to participate in the anonymous Terror at Collinwood questionnaire to help shape future episodes of the podcast. The second half of the show features a trip down memory lane as Penny D revisits family memories and talks about her fondness for WCVX-TV58, a commercial channel out of Cape Cod Massachusetts that aired DS in the 1980s. Terror at Collinwood anonymous questionnaire LINKTerror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shopHelp support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a CoffeeFollow the Terror at CollinwoodFACEBOOK PAGEDark Shadows 60th Anniversary Celebration Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2026 – HOTEL RESERVATIONS LINK:The Original Music From Dark Shadows soundtrack album CD reuissue from Notefornote Music pre-order LINKBarnabas Collins A Personal Picture Album reprint from Hermes Press pre-order LINK George Kalogridis YouTube Channel (DS AI animations) LINKSurfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The MoonlightersTaC logos by Eric MarshallPenny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers Etsy shop LINK

Writer and producer Joseph Lidster visits the podcast for a fun chat about Dark Shadows and his experiences as writer and co-producer on the Big Finish range of Dark Shadows audio dramas! In addition to taking up the DS producing reins at Big Finish, Joe wrote dramatic readings and audio plays such as London's Burning, The Fall of the House of Trask, and Snowflake, and co-wrote The Crimson Pearl and the full-cast serial Bloodlust. If you love the Big Finish DS audio dramas, you won’t want to miss this one!Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shopHelp support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a CoffeeJoin the Terror at Collinwood Facebook PagePenny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers Etsy shopBig Finish – home of Dark Shadows audio dramas - WEBSITE LINKGeorge Kalogridis YouTube ChannelSurfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The MoonlightersTaC logos by Eric Marshall

Bob Issel and Mark Rainey return to the podcast to discuss Our Shadowed Past Volume Three, the latest installment in the book series. This edition of the book features more fan memories, artwork, stories, loads of photos, as well as interviews with cast members such as Donna McKechnie, who played Amanda Harris in the original DS, and Joanna Going, who played Victoria Winters and Josette in the 1991 DS revival series. Join us for a peek at this gorgeous new volume. Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shopHelp support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a CoffeeJoin the new Terror at Collinwood FACEBOOK PAGEPenny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers Etsy shopImagine if Dark Shadows had a Cartoon in the 1970s Season Two artwork by Eric Marshall at the TERROR AT COLLINWOOD BLOGMark Rainey websiteAleah Shockley websiteBelleroguy YouTube ChannelOur Shadowed Past Volume One Kindle edition on AmazonCynDesigned DS Jewelry on EtsyMonsterama convention WebsiteMonsterama Facebook pageEchoes from Collinwood on the Retro Prism Network on YouTubeHallowed Groundling Instagram pageHallowed Haunts Instagram pageSurfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The MoonlightersTaC logos by Eric Marshall

2025 marks the 55th anniversary of the 1970 feature film, House of Dark Shadows. To help celebrate the occasion, Ansel Faraj and Darren Gross return to Terror at Collinwood for a lively conversation about the movie. Topics include: First time seeing HoDS, the original screening date in 1970, international screenings, things we liked about the picture, fandom feelings about the movie, scenes that were cut from the film, the Curtis and Frid situation after the film’s release, speculation about what a sequel with Jonathan Frid might have been about, and more! Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shopHelp support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a CoffeeJoin the new Terror at Collinwood FACEBOOK PAGEPenny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers Etsy shopThe Addams Family musical at Falmouth Theatre GuildScreening After Midnight on YouTubeHollinsworth Productions websiteHallowed Groundling on InstagramSurfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The MoonlightersTaC logos by Eric Marshall