Dark Shadows: DVD Collection 1 (1966) Rating: Starring: Nancy Barrett, Joan Bennett, Clarice Blackburn, Joel Crothers, Louis Edmonds, Dana Elcar, David Ford, Jonathan Frid, Robert Gerringer, David Henesy, John Karlen, Alexandra Moltke, Dennis Patrick Director: Category: Classics, Horror, Classics, Horror, Television, Television, Cult Class Studio: MPI Subtitles: Length: 900 mins Want to buy?           The Original Television Cult Classic. With its alluring tales of Gothic mystery and supernatural intrigue, Dark Shadows became one of the most popular daytime series of all time. Since first airing on ABC-TV from 1966-71, Dark Shadows has earned the reputation of being one of the most unusual and enduring programs in television history. The character of Barnabas Collins, a guilt-ridden, 175 year-old vampire, brought the show tremendous success. Released from a chained coffin after nearly 200 years, Barnabas Collins arrives at the Collinwood estate claiming to be a relative from England. Although noticing Barnabas' resemblance to his "ancestor" in the foyer portrait, the Collins family does not realize he is the same Barnabas that lived at Collinwood in the 18th century. As Barnabas moves into the Old House on the property, those around him are unaware of the horrors that will soon follow. Contains 40 complete, spine-tingling episodes.