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Dark Shadows (2012)

Directed by Tim Burton · Cinematography by Bruno Delbonnel

PG-13113 min60 frames

ComedyFantasy

Every family has its demons.

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Stills, screencaps & shots from Dark Shadows

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Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: wide — An opulent, dark wood mansion interior features a grand staircase with ornate carvings. A woman in a black…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: establishing — An aerial view shows a train moving through a dense autumn forest. Power lines cross the frame above…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: closeup — An interior space features arched windows visible in the dark, out-of-focus background. A woman looks…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: medium — A dark room features a prominent glowing crystal chandelier hanging in the foreground. A pale woman with…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: wide — A dark, dense forest is obscured by thick night fog and tall pine trees. A group of silhouettes walks…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: medium — A group of young adults sits on the ground in a dark forest at night. A pale, dark-haired man in Victorian…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: medium — A dark urban street at night with blurry police vehicle lights in the background. A blonde woman stands in…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: closeup — A medical intravenous bag filled with bright red blood hangs in the sharp foreground. Two blurred figures…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: wide — A group of six people stands on a weathered wooden pier by the water. A large red industrial building with a…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: medium — A coastal setting with a cloudy sky and dark water visible in the background. A woman in a pink dress…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: fullbody — The interior of a clean industrial canning facility with a large painted wall sign. A group of four…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room with ornate, dark architectural details visible in the deep background. A man with pale…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: medium — A dimly lit indoor concert venue features ornate dark wood railings and balconies. A young woman with…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a velvet sofa and heavy dark red curtains. A blonde woman sits on the sofa,…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: medium — A craft shop interior is densely packed with hanging colorful yarn macrame wall hangings. A pale man in a…Dark Shadows (2012) movie still: medium — A wood-paneled room with ornate portraits hung on the dark, paneled walls. A young woman stands looking at…
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Dark Shadows — official trailer

What is Dark Shadows about?

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.

Where can you watch Dark Shadows?

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What does the cinematography of Dark Shadows look like?

Across 59 sampled frames, Dark Shadows builds its coverage from medium shots (39% of the sample), with wide compositions (36%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel keeps 68% of it in soft, low-key light. 64% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Vintage glass shapes the frame.

What is the color palette of Dark Shadows?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Dark Shadows (2012) are #0f1012, #2b2e2c, #4b4f4d, #19262d, #2d1816, #d3d3cf — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

  • #0f1012
  • #2b2e2c
  • #4b4f4d
  • #19262d
  • #2d1816
  • #d3d3cf

See the full Dark Shadows colour palette — every hex with its share, plus warmth, saturation and luminance.

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