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We are sad to report that Joe Caldwell, the last surviving writer of the original Dark Shadows, died on July 13 at the age of 97 after suffering a stroke. He is credited with helping to develop Barnabas with fellow writer Ron Sproat, drawing on their experiences as gay men in the pre-Stonewall era.

Joe Caldwell

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our friend, longtime motion picture theatre owner Lance Alspaugh, who died last week at the age of 66 from cancer. As the owner of Los Feliz, CA's historic Vista Theatre, Lance hosted a number of special Dark Shadows screenings and events.

Lance Alspagh with Jonathan Frid at the Vista Theater in 2010.

Kino Cult are releasing a selection of Dark Shadows creator Dan Curtis’ horror and literary adaptations on Blu-Ray, celebrating some of the classic stories reimagined for Dark Shadows. Classic Monsters features Jack Palance in Dracula and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: amzn.to/3IEaNzt

Dan Curtis Blu-Ray collection from Kino Cult.

We are sad to report that longtime Dark Shadows cameraman John Field Wood died back in May at the age of 93. As part of ABC’s camera staff, John worked on several daytime soaps, along with ABC’s Wide World of Sports. He won an Emmy Award for his work on the 1984 Summer Olympics.

John Field Wood poses with his Emmy Award.