The Dream Curse storyline in Dark Shadows was inspired by an obscure 1957 horror novel called The Dreamers, written by Roger Manvell. Although this was revealed by writer Ron Sproat at the first DS Festival, many remain unaware of the book and its influence on the Dream Curse plot. Returning to the podcast are Amanda Desiree and Stephen R. Shutt, who are both writers and longtime fans of Dark Shadows and all things spooky. We spend the first half of this episode examining The Dreamers, comparing and contrasting the novel to the plot line in the show. In the second half of the episode, we have some fun interpreting the symbolism of the DS Dream Curse as we try to determine the greatest fear of each dreamer.

The iconic and beloved 1897 storyline garnered Dark Shadows its highest ratings when it originally aired in 1969. Longtime DS fan and editor of the online eZine 'The Collins Mausoleum', Joe Escobar, visits the podcast to discuss this mega-popular set of episodes. Stay tuned until the end for tributes to the late Mitchell Ryan from Rob and Phyllis Floyd of the 'Fantasmo After Dark' podcast and Jule Saynes of the 'Resident of Collinwood' YouTube podcast.

Ricardo Rebelo is a filmmaker, professor of communications, and former director of the Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival. In this episode, Ric joins Penny Dreadful as they rank the Dark Shadows remakes and reboots! Other topics include the atmosphere of New England, Ric’s introduction to DS and the horror genre, hopes for the future, and much more!

Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning writer/producer Mark B. Perry visits Terror at Collinwood to discuss his much-anticipated sequel series, Dark Shadows: Reincarnation. Discussion topics include the current status of DS: Reincarnation, Mark's introduction to DS and monster culture, referencing past DS storylines and characters, bringing back actors from the classic show, locations and music, and much, much more!

Author and editor Rich Handley visits the podcast to discuss the Creation of Adam & Eve and Dream Curse storylines. Concurrent plots and characters are also discussed, including star-crossed lovers Jeff/Peter and Vicki, Elizabeth’s obsession with being buried alive, the diabolical machinations of Cassandra and Nicholas Blair, the mad science of Dr. Eric Lang, Diabolos, vampire Angelique, Tom Jennings, Maggie’s memories, Professor Stokes, and more!

Rondo Award-winning filmmaker Ansel Faraj visits with Penny to discuss his filmmaking experiences and influences, as well as many other Dark Shadows-related topics such as working with the DS stars, info on the 'Night of Dark Shadows' restoration project, what happened with the Burton film, not giving up on 'Dark Shadows: Reincarnation', trying to categorize the classic series, and tons of references to horror movies, TV shows, plays, and stories. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! There's a lot of info packed into this episode!

Poet and writer Rachel Freitas joins Penny in episode three of ‘Terror at Collinwood’. They discuss the pre-Barnabas phoenix storyline, examining the character of Laura Collins and her important role as ‘Dark Shadows’’ first supernatural antagonist. Next, they take a look at the Jason McGuire blackmail storyline and the challenges faced by Elizabeth Collins Stoddard. Additional topics include Rachel’s writing and her introduction to ‘Dark Shadows’, DS’ influence on ‘Port Charles’, and a look at the unaired DS 2004 WB pilot. Join us for another eerie episode of the Dark Shadows podcast, Terror at Collinwood.