Night of Dark Shadows (1971): Cast & Plot
Night of Dark Shadows is a 1971 mystery thriller directed by Dan Curtis, starring Kate Jackson as Tracy Collins, David Selby and Diana Millay. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Dan Curtis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dan Curtis Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Night of Dark Shadows About?
The premise of Night of Dark Shadows without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Newlyweds Quentin and Tracy Collins settle into Collinwood, the ancestral New England estate Quentin has just inherited. Their first night quickly turns into a nightmare as the house awakens, and malevolent spirits of former occupants begin to torment them, turning the once‑proud manor into a realm of terror.
Night of Dark Shadows Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reunion
- 1970s
- psychotronic film
- u.s. car
- chevrolet motor vehicle
- plymouth motor vehicle
- witch
- newlywed
- haunted mansion
- wife
- ancestor
- ghost
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- willys
- chevrolet
- plymouth fury
- plymouth
- convertible
- car
- knife
- revolver
- weapon
- husband wife relationship
- newspaper article
- resurrection
- unhappy ending
- shot in the face
- memory lapse
- death of protagonist
- portrait
- sins of the father
- young couple
- suicide
- falling to death
- possessed by evil spirit
- possessed man
- possession
- evil ghost
- female ghost
- vision
- time travel
- reincarnation
- painting
- occult
- mansion
- haunted house
- exploitation
- estate
- bride
- seance
- witchcraft
Night of Dark Shadows Cast & Characters
Kate Jackson leads the cast as Tracy Collins, with David Selby as Charles Collins / Quentin Collins and Diana Millay as Laura Collins. Directed by Dan Curtis; 12 actors are credited in all.
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Director Dan Curtis
- Kate Jackson as Tracy Collins
- David Selby as Charles Collins / Quentin Collins
- Diana Millay as Laura Collins
- Grayson Hall as Carlotta Drake
Also Starring in Night of Dark Shadows
· 8 more- Jim Storm Gerard Stiles
- Lara Parker Angelique Collins
- John Karlen Alex Jenkins
- Nancy Barrett Claire Jenkins
- Clarice Blackburn Mrs. Castle
- Christopher Pennock Gabriel Collins
- Thayer David Rev. Strack
- Captain Haggerty Bald Henchman (uncredited)
More from Dan Curtis
More films directed by Dan Curtis, best-rated first: Burnt Offerings, The Love Letter, Trilogy of Terror II and Me and the Kid.
Night of Dark Shadows Plot Summary
What happens in Night of Dark Shadows from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Quentin Collins and his wife, Tracy Collins, arrive at their newly inherited Collinwood estate, stepping into a world where grandeur masks a lingering chill. They are greeted by the housekeeper Carlotta Drake and the troubled caretaker Gerard Stiles, whose wary eyes hint at secrets buried in the mansion’s shadows. In a quiet moment, Quentin discovers a 19th-century portrait of a blonde woman whose green eyes seem to pull at him with an almost hypnotic pull, and Carlotta explains that the woman is Angelique Collins, who lived at Collinwood more than a century ago. To add to the unease, Alex Jenkins and Claire Jenkins, friends and co-authors of successful horror novels, move into a cottage on the estate, drawn by the same dark curiosity that lingers in the hallways.
Full summary
The whole story of Night of Dark Shadows, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Night of Dark Shadows?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the wife of Quentin Collins?
Cars in Night of Dark Shadows
4 cars on screen, including the 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II and the 1963 Plymouth Fury.
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1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Important role -
1963 Plymouth Fury Important role -
Willys Jeep Pickup Truck Important role -
1971 Dodge Coronet Minor role
Night of Dark Shadows Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “La casa delle ombre maledette” and “Una luz en la oscuridad”.
- Also known as
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- La casa delle ombre maledette
- Una luz en la oscuridad
- Das Schloß der verlorenen Seelen
- La maldición siniestra
- 暗影之夜
- Ночь темных теней
- 血の唇2
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Night of Terror, Night of the Dark Full Moon and House of Dark Shadows.
Night of Dark Shadows FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Night of Dark Shadows, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Night of Dark Shadows?
Night of Dark Shadows runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Night of Dark Shadows released?
Night of Dark Shadows was released on August 4, 1971.
Who directed Night of Dark Shadows?
Night of Dark Shadows was directed by Dan Curtis.
More films by Dan Curtis Who is in the cast of Night of Dark Shadows?
Night of Dark Shadows stars Kate Jackson as Tracy Collins, David Selby as Charles Collins / Quentin Collins and Diana Millay as Laura Collins, among 12 credited actors.
Does Night of Dark Shadows have a post-credit scene?
No. Night of Dark Shadows has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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