Dark Shadows: DVD Collection 5 (1971) Rating: Starring: Nancy Barrett, Joan Bennett, Clarice Blackburn, Joel Crothers, Louis Edmonds, David Ford, Jonathan Frid, Anthony George, Grayson Hall, David Henesy, Jerry Lacy, Alexandra Moltke, Lara Parker 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 as 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. In 1795, the beautiful and jealous witch Angelique attempts to destroy Baranabas' romance with his fiancé, Josette DuPress. She enslaves Collins family servant Ben Stokes to assist her evil plans. Abigail Collins and Natalie DuPress find evidence they believe proves Victoria Winters is a witch. The family moves into the newly-built Collinwood mansion and the fanatical witch-hunting Reverend Trask is summoned to exorcise the Old House. A vengeful Angelique places a vampire curse on Barnabas. Contains 40 complete episodes on 4 discs.