Terror at Collinwood: A Dark Shadows Podcast

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Terror at Collinwood is a Rondo Award-winning podcast dedicated to the classic Gothic television serial, Dark Shadows. The podcast explores and celebrates Dark Shadows’ storylines and characters, examining the show’s important place in Gothic horror and pop culture history. Terror at Collinwood also features in-depth discussions and interviews with fans, creators, cast, and crew. It is hosted by Penny Dreadful and her spectral guests.

  1. 4 days ago

    Ep 135: The Collins Family Album Book with Rich Handley and Aleah Shockley

    The Collins Family Album from Chinbeard Books is a large reference tome filled with entries for every member of the Collins family, from every single iteration of Dark Shadows up to this point. The book’s writer, Rich Handley, and its artist and proofreader, Aleah Shockley, visit the podcast to discuss this astoundingly detailed and informative new book! Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shop Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffee Follow the Terror at CollinwoodFacebook page Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary Celebration Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2026 – INFO Collins Family AlbumIndiegogo page Rich Handley’s website Aleah Shockley’s website Chinbeard Books on Facebook Order Daytime Gothic volume 2 HERE Kathryn Leigh Scott on Pop Culture Classicspodcast Midnight Mass podcast - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein discussion - LINK Hallowed Groundling podcast Twilight Zone “Escape Clause” discussion - LINK George Kalogridis YouTube Channel (DS AI animations) Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters TaC logos by Eric Marshall Penny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers on Etsy

    Ep 135: The Collins Family Album Book with Rich Handley and Aleah Shockley

  2. 7 Jul

    Ep 134: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Addendum

    In this short addendum episode, additional possible sources for Dark Shadows storylines and concepts, as submitted by listeners, are addressed. This brief overview includes a key literary source that was not touched upon in prior installments of this series. Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shop Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffee Follow the Terror at Collinwood Facebook page Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary Celebration Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2026 – INFO Daytime Gothic volume 2 pre-order HERE Hollinsworth Productions YouTube channel Reflections: A Life in Writing by Kathryn Leigh Scott on Amazon  Dark Shadows Legacy on Amazon George Kalogridis YouTube Channel (DS AI animations) Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters TaC logos by Eric Marshall Penny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers on Etsy

    Ep 134: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Addendum

  3. 29 Jun

    Ep 133: Dark Shadows Daybook Triumphant with Patrick McCray

    The episode kicks off with big news about the Dark Shadows animated Gothic drama series in development from Warner Brothers Animation, newly-discovered DS studio footage from the BBC, plus announcements about the Dark Shadows Legacy pre-order and the new Big Finish audio drama pre-order, plus an announcement about The Collins Family Album from Chinbeard Books. The episode itself features returning guest Patrick McCray, who discusses his new Dark Shadows Daybook Triumphant, which is the third installment in the DS Daybooks series. We also chat about his great new line of Dark Shadows character busts!   Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shop Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffee Follow the Terror at Collinwood Facebook page Dark Shadows Daybook Triumphant on Amazon Patrick McCray author page on Amazon Dark Shadows Legacy Pre-Order page on Amazon Big Finish Return to Collinwood and Vengeance at Collinwood audio dramas pre-order page Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary Celebration Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2026 – INFO Hollywood Reporter announcement about the Dark Shadows animated series LINK Woman's World Online DS animated series article by Ed Gross - LINK Dark Shadows News Page on Facebook George Kalogridis YouTube Channel (DS AI animations) Logos by Eric Marshall Johnny D and the Moonlighters on Facebook

    Ep 133: Dark Shadows Daybook Triumphant with Patrick McCray

  4. 18 Jun

    Ep 132: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Part Four

    In the final installment of “The Shadows Behind the Shadows” series, which examines the literary, cinematic, theatrical, and other inspirations for Dark Shadows storylines, I look at the final story arcs of the series – 1995, the Summer of 1970 (aka the Ghosts of Daphne and Gerard), 1840, and 1841 Parallel Time. Influences on Night of Dark Shadows are also touched upon. The end of the episode features messages and posts from a variety of listeners who shed light on additional sources.   Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shop Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffee Follow the Terror at Collinwood Facebook page Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary Celebration Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2026 – INFO UCLA 60th Anniversary Dark Shadows screening event INFO  Dark Shadows Noir pre-order at Hermes Press Resident of Collinwood podcast: “Bringing a Mummy to Dark Shadows” The Back Room at the Blue Whale podcast Episode 6 Montague Summers, Occultist: A Study of the Writings on Witches, Vampires and Werewolves from McFarland Books Hermes Press Dark Shadows books link Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary Edition 2 LP record set pre-order LINK The Curious Characters of 1897 Collinwood on Amazon Woman’s World article on Kate Jackosn by Ed Gross LINK The Articulate Coven Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe podcast Dark Shadows Wiki link Dark Shadows News Page on Facebook George Kalogridis YouTube Channel (DS AI animations) Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters TaC logos by Eric Marshall Penny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers on Etsy

    Ep 132: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Part Four

  5. 29 May

    Ep 131: Dark Shadows Legacy book with Kathryn Leigh Scott and John Logan

    Actress, writer, and Dark Shadows star Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans, Josette) and screenwriter and playwright John Logan (Michael, Penny Dreadful, Red) return to the podcast to discuss the upcoming Dark Shadows Legacy book. This new hardcover volume is packed with essays about many different aspects of the Dark Shadows phenomenon by cast members representing every version of DS, as well as essays by a variety of fans and creators. In addition, Dark Shadows Legacy showcases rare photos, artwork, and more. As a special treat for fans, the video version of this episode features a first look at the stunning book cover by Rondo Award-winning artist, Mark Maddox! Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shop Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffee Follow the Terror at CollinwoodFacebook page Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary Celebration Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2026 – INFO UCLA 60th Anniversary Dark Shadows screening event - INFO Monsterama convention Website Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters TaC logos by Eric Marshall Penny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers on Etsy

    Ep 131: Dark Shadows Legacy book with Kathryn Leigh Scott and John Logan

  6. 18 May

    Ep 130: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Part Three

    Welcome to part three of Terror at Collinwood’s “The Shadows Behind the Shadows” series. This episode examines the cinematic, literary, theatrical, mythological, and other influences on the following Dark Shadows story arcs: the 1897 storyline, the Leviathans, and 1970 Parallel Time. In addition, the “housekeeping” segment features additional insights and information from past Terror at Collinwood guests, Dominique Lamssies and Stephen R. Shutt.  Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shop Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffee Follow the Terror at Collinwood Facebook page Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary Celebration Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2026 – INFO UCLA 60th Anniversary Dark Shadows screening event INFO The Collinsport Horror: Dark Shadows and the Cthulhu Mythos, by Rick Lai - LINK TO ARTICLE George Kalogridis YouTube Channel (DS AI animations) Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters TaC logos by Eric Marshall Penny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers on Etsy

    Ep 130: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Part Three

  7. 4 May

    Ep 129: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Part Two

    Join Penny Dreadful for part two of Terror at Collinwood’s “The Shadows Behind the Shadows”, an overview that examines the cinematic, literary, theatrical, and other influences on the following Dark Shadows story arcs: the 1795 storyline, the Creation of Adam & Eve and the Dream Curse, Return to 1796, the Werewolf and the Ghost of Quentin Collins. Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shop Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffee Follow the Terror at Collinwood Facebook page Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary Celebration Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2026 – INFO The Curious Characters of 1795 Collinwood book on Amazon George Kalogridis YouTube Channel (DS AI animations) Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters TaC logos by Eric Marshall Penny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers on Etsy

    Ep 129: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Part Two

  8. 10 Apr

    Ep 128: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Part One

    This episode features part one of an overview that looks at the literary, cinematic, and other influences on the following Dark Shadows story arcs: Victoria Winters’ Arrival, Burke Devlin’s Revenge, Laura the Phoenix, the Blackmailing of Elizabeth, and the Introduction of Barnabas Collins.  Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shop Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffee Follow the Terror at Collinwood Facebook page Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary Celebration Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2026 – INFO UCLA Library Film and Television Archive 60th Anniversary Screening: ABC-TV’s Dark Shadows INFO ‘Dark Shadows is Wicked Gothic’ – Terror at Collinwood Episode 28 LINK ‘The Dreamers – The Novel that Inspired the Dream Curse’ – Terror at Collinwood Episode 75 LINK Dark Shadows Fandom Wiki – “List of Works Used in Dark Shadows” LINK Rondo Awards Ballot LINK George Kalogridis YouTube Channel (DS AI animations) Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert’s Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The Moonlighters TaC logos by Eric Marshall Penny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers on Etsy

    Ep 128: The Shadows Behind the Shadows Part One
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Terror at Collinwood is a Rondo Award-winning podcast dedicated to the classic Gothic television serial, Dark Shadows. The podcast explores and celebrates Dark Shadows’ storylines and characters, examining the show’s important place in Gothic horror and pop culture history. Terror at Collinwood also features in-depth discussions and interviews with fans, creators, cast, and crew. It is hosted by Penny Dreadful and her spectral guests.

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