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TMFF/Films/Dark Shadows and Beyond - The Jonathan Frid Story
Dark Shadows and Beyond - The Jonathan Frid Story
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Dark Shadows and Beyond - The Jonathan Frid Story

A film by Mary O'Leary

DocumentaryFeatureTrailer & Other2022January 2022February 2022
Country
United States
Running time
101 min
Year and edition
2021 - January-February 2022

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This first documentary devoted to Canadian-born star Jonathan Frid covers the fascinating life and career of the Shakespearean actor, who became a TV icon in the role of vampire Barnabas Collins on the gothic daytime serial, 'Dark Shadows.' Frid’s portrayal was a key reason the series, which ran from 1966 until 1971, became must-see TV for 20 million daily viewers and has been cited as a key influence for contemporary genre films and series such as 'Twilight', 'True Blood' and 'The Vampires Diaries'.

TMFF Awards

  • January–February Feature 2022 Winner3rd Best Feature Film
  • February 2022 WinnerAudience Award
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205 audience ratings, out of 5

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    Peppy Caccavale22 Feb 2022
    Great job Mary.
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    Beverly Sample10 Feb 2022
    Typing error DS instead of FS
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    Beverly Sample10 Feb 2022
    As an 11 yr old would run home with siblings to watch FS with our Mother. I am so in awe of JF. Great and very well done Documentary of his life. Definitely worth 5 stars. Excellent work Mary O'Leary!!
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    Gail Snyder10 Feb 2022
    A very enjoyable film that still managed to share some new insights despite its subject being a public figure for nearly 50 years.
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    Paula Ewin9 Feb 2022
    Mary O'Leary and her creative team have created a perfect documentary of the enigmatic and charming Jonathan Frid! Having first been introduced to his charisma and talent as Barnabas Collins on Dark Shadows when just a teenager, I became addicted to the show and to Jonathan as many of us did, running home from school to watch and wait for the moment the vampire struck!! Little did I know that I would have the opportunity to meet him later in life through my former classmate at RI College, Mary O'Leary. Mary was producing Jonathan in a series of one person performances around the country and I was able to help her promote the shows in New York City. I had the great pleasure of getting to know him thanks to Mary. We dined and talked theatre, his passion. Never was I so pleased to learn that Mary had plans to produce and direct this wonderful film! I knew it would be good......but it turns out it is spectacular!! Congratulations to Mary, Jonathan and Barnabas!!!
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    GLORIA CASsidy9 Feb 2022
    Great story!!
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    Morton Griggs9 Feb 2022
    Great story about the life of Johnathan Frid. Very well done.
  8. M
    Maryann Krajkowski8 Feb 2022
    A beautiful documentary about a man who was truly loved by his co-workers and fans. Mary O ‘Leary did a wonderful job on this tribute to Mr. Frid. I have learned so much about him and love him even more than I did when I was young and watching Dark Shadows. I wish I could have met him
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    Gail Lewis8 Feb 2022
    A beautiful tribute to a profoundly talented actor, compassionate human being, and loyal friend and family member. After watching this doc, you will fall in love with him all over again!
  10. L
    Lilian8 Feb 2022
    5 stars for my favorite actor, Sir Jonathan Frid.
  11. E
    Ellen8 Feb 2022
    Terrific coverage of a special actor 5 stars
  12. E
    Elena Nacanther8 Feb 2022
    This documentary exhibits the true essence of this talented Shakespearean actor as well as the kind and compassionate human being he really was. Friends, family and actors he worked with had nothing but loving comments about the remarkable and giving person he truly was. this documentary is well edited and smooth flowing and has you wanting more! Definitely 5 Stars!

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