Terror at Collinwood Episode 123: Why 1897 Works with Danny Horn and Laramie Dean

About this episode

Danny Horn and Laramie Dean discuss the compelling elements of the 1897 storyline in Dark Shadows.

Danny Horn of the Dark Shadows Every Day blog and author Laramie Dean of the Shadows on the Wall online fanzine return to Terror at Collinwood to discuss the elements and characters that make 1897 such a popular and compelling DS storyline. Other topics include: A character analysis chat about Barnabas Collins, why Quentin Collins is so enjoyable, the 1897 Collins siblings, Laramie’s thoughts on the new Curse of Dark Shadows graphic novel, and information about Danny’s Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast and Laramie’s new book, Haunt Me, Then . The episode concludes with some talk about whether we need a new DS TV series or not. Join us for this fun and convivial conversation! Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shop Help support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a Coffee Terror at Collinwood anonymous questionnaire LINK Join the Terror at Collinwood FACEBOOK PAGE Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary Celebration Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2026 – HOTEL RESERVATIONS LINK Laramie Dean’s Haunt Me, Then at Barnes & Noble Danny Horn’s Dark Shadows Every Day Blog LINK Laramie Dean WEBSITE The Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast at Tough…

People in this episode

Host: Penny Dreadful XIII

Guests: Danny Horn, Laramie Dean

Topics covered

• Dark Shadows
• 1897 storyline
• character analysis
• Barnabas Collins
• Quentin Collins
• new TV series

Keywords

• Dark Shadows
• 1897
• Barnabas Collins
• Quentin Collins
• character analysis
• Laramie Dean
• Danny Horn
• Curse of Dark Shadows
• Haunt Me, Then

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dark Shadows Every Day, Shadows on the Wall

Books & works: Dark Shadows, Curse of Dark Shadows, Haunt Me, Then, Fantastic Miss Piggy Podcast

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