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This 2012 Horror Reboot from Tim Burton Is a Forgotten Horror Comedy Classic


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  With a PG-13 rating that at times veers precariously close to R-rated territory and, at others, betrays a more wholesome kid-movie aura, there's something in Tim Burton's Dark Shadows (showing all month long on SYFY) for just about everybody — but most of all,

The article discusses the 2012 horror reboot "Dark Shadows," directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins, a character from the original 1960s gothic soap opera. Despite its initial lukewarm reception, the film has since been recognized as an underappreciated horror-comedy classic. It blends elements of campy humor with gothic horror, featuring a storyline where Barnabas, a vampire, is released from a centuries-long imprisonment and tries to adapt to the 1970s while dealing with his family's decline and a witch's curse. The film's unique mix of Burton's distinctive visual style, Depp's quirky performance, and its comedic take on horror tropes have contributed to its cult status, making it a memorable entry in Burton's filmography.

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