I like Johnny Depp and I like Dark Shadows, but I'm not sure I see the potential in re-roasting this particular old chestnut. Barnabas Collins was cool back in his day, but it's forty years later now and we've had Louis, Lestat, Forever Knight, and a bunch of other vampires in the meantime. If they stick to the original it will feel date; if the update it, well...then what's the point - why not just do something new?
On the plus side, Depp is great for period horror roles, judging from SLEEPY HOLLOW, so I will be happy to see my pessimistic prediction go unfulfilled.
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