Hood on Instagram: "Why though 🎬: Dark Shadows (2012) This is the moment when the world of Barnabas Collins comes alive in Tim Burton’s unmistakable style. Johnny Depp steps into the role with a blend of elegance and eccentricity, bringing a centuries-old character into the bizarre rhythms of the 1970s. Every scene mixes gothic moodiness with playful humor, creating a tone that feels both dark and whimsical at the same time. As the story unfolds, Barnabas finds himself trapped between old loyal