Set in the 18th century, the story begins with Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp), a wealthy playboy who breaks the heart of a witch named Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green). In revenge, Angelique curses Barnabas by turning him into a vampire and burying him alive. Nearly two centuries later, in 1972, Barnabas is accidentally freed from his coffin and returns to his ancestral home, Collinwood Manor, only to find it in a state of disrepair and his once-powerful family in ruins.

Determined to restore the family’s fortune and honor, Barnabas confronts the challenges of adapting to the 1970s while dealing with the dysfunctional Collins family, which includes matriarch Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Michelle Pfeiffer), her rebellious daughter Carolyn (Chloë Grace Moretz), and their eccentric live-in psychiatrist Dr. Julia Hoffman (Helena Bonham Carter). Meanwhile, the vengeful Angelique still harbors feelings for Barnabas and has become a successful businesswoman in the town, determined to destroy the Collins family once and for all.

Dark Shadows blends Tim Burton’s signature dark humor and visual style with a mix of gothic horror and quirky comedy. The film pays homage to the original TV show while reimagining it with a more humorous and modern twist. Johnny Depp’s portrayal of the eccentric and out-of-time vampire Barnabas Collins brings both charm and comedic flair to the character. Although the film received mixed reviews for its tone and narrative, it was praised for its visual aesthetics, set design, and performances, particularly those of Depp and Eva Green.