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Dark Shadows: Monster Culture On Daytime Television, Bill Svitavsky
Dark Shadows: Monster Culture On Daytime Television, Bill Svitavsky
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The soap opera Dark Shadows (ABC, 1966–71) gradually took on elements from horror movies, including an immensely popular vampire character. This article examines how the mixing of genre elements took place and how it changed the show’s audience and messaging.