Dark Shadows

Ghosts, witches, and vampires... oh my!

Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, and Helena Bonham Carter are back together to revive the Gothic TV soap opera classic, "Dark Shadows". With this combo you are guaranteed to get a unique quirky dark comedy. Director Burton creates a fantastic looking film with a nostalgic tribute to the Seventies... the songs, Eric Segal's "Love Story", hippies, lava lamps, mirror balls, Alice Cooper, and the Carpenters. However, this fish out of water/love story about a witch's curse runs a bit slow and repetitive. There are a few funny moments and even a "Twilight" jab, but it's no laugh riot. Ironically, this vampire picture is dressed for the part, but lacks a soul.

Alien gives it 2 ½ "love bites" stars out of 4.