Dark Shadows (film)
Dark Shadows is a 2012 dark fantasy film based on the gothic television soap opera of the same name. Directed by Tim Burton, the film stars Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, Jonny Lee Miller, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Bella Heathcote in a dual role. Christopher Lee has a small role in the film, his 200th film appearance and his fifth and final appearance in a Burton film. Jonathan Frid, star of the original Dark Shadows series, makes a cameo appearance. He died shortly before the film was released. One of the film's producers, Richard D. Zanuck, died two months after its release.
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| Directed by | Tim Burton |
| Screenplay by | Seth Grahame-Smith |
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| Based on | Dark Shadows by Dan Curtis |
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| Cinematography | Bruno Delbonnel |
| Edited by | Chris Lebenzon |
| Music by | Danny Elfman |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $150 million |
| Box office | $245.5 million |
The film had a limited release on May 10, 2012, and was officially released the following day in North America. It performed poorly at the United States box office, but did well in foreign markets. Reviews for the film were mixed; critics praised its visual style and consistent humor, but felt it lacked a focused or substantial plot and developed characters.