Dark Shadows (2012), directed by the celebrated filmmaker Tim Burton, follows the 200-year-old imprisoned vampire, Barnabas Collins, who is unearthed and brought back to the Collinwood Mansion, of which he used to be the owner. There, he encounters his troubled descendants and embarks on a battle with his former maid, Angelique, who was responsible for his confinement.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Dark Shadows via streaming services such as Hulu & HBO Max.
Is Dark Shadows available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Dark Shadows is available to watch via streaming on Hulu & HBO Max.
The movie is categorized into two time periods. In the movie’s initial sequences, which are set in the 18th century, the viewers are introduced to the protagonist, Barnabas Collins, who travels from England to the United States and founded the town of Collinsport. After rebuffing the advances of his maid, Angelique, who is secretly a witch, he is turned into a vampire and cursed that anyone he loves will meet their doom. Unable to contain his bloodlust, he attracts the townspeople’s wrath, who lock and bury him alive. Around 200 years later, he is accidentally freed and finds his way to his mansion, which is inhabited by his dysfunctional descendants. After getting accepted by them and during his attempts at re-establishing the family’s cannery, he comes into contact with the leader of his rival organization, the Angel Bay Company, who is none other than Angelique.
Johnny Depp plays Barnabas. Other cast members include Eva Green, Helena Boham Carter, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jackie Earle Haley, Jonny Lee Miller, and Bella Heathcote, to name a few.
Watch Dark Shadows streaming via Hulu
Dark Shadows is available to watch on Hulu.
You can watch the film via Hulu by following these steps:
- Go to Hulu.com/welcome
- Select ‘Start Your Free Trial’
- Choose a plan:
- $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (With Ads)
- $14.99 per month (No Ads)
Hulu (With Ads) is the cheapest option, providing users access to Hulu’s streaming library with commercials. Hulu (No Ads) is the service’s premium option, providing access to its library without any advertisements. There are also several bundles available with Hulu that pair the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, along with Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.
Watch Dark Shadows streaming via HBO Max
Dark Shadows is also available to watch on HBO Max.
You can watch the movie via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
The synopsis for Dark Shadows is as follows:
“Vampire Barnabas Collins is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate and family have fallen into ruin.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
