Q&A with Kathryn Leigh Scott discussion

how did you feel about the remake i saw it and found it a little funny but for the most part it was not anything like the original

What I loved about the movie, is that it was different from the series, yet the things that made DS special, were in the movie. I think the movie should of been released either week earlier from the release of the Avengers or much later. I think anything that goes up so close to the Avengers will not be a huge money maker. I think that DS is doing okay at the movies.

Helene wrote: "how did you feel about the remake i saw it and found it a little funny but for the most part it was not anything like the original"
Wow Helen. I've been asked that a lot lately! I blogged about it here: http://www.kathrynleighscott.com/?p=2427 and talked about it in an interview here: http://www.kathrynleighscott.com/?p=2690

I think that says it all!

hi okay i just downloaded and read your comments thanks

Hello, Kathryn I love Dark Shadows and all the cast. I also love Johnny Depp. I was so excited to finally get to see the movie. My husband even went and he has never even seen a show of Dark Shadows. He just went with me. He does like Johnny Depp. When the movie first started, I caught myself saying, that is not the way it was done. That is not how they acted. My husband told me, if you do not stop. He was going to move. lololololol I had to remind myself it is a Johnny Depp movie and see it as that. Over all the movie was good, comedy and I was excited to see Alice Cooper. He is from my time of music. I also was glad they had some of the original cast in it. The way the movie ended. I think there will be a part 2. What do you think? Have a good day.

Also, I do not think I saw anyone that resemble little David. Was he in the movie or did he not want to do it?

Tammy wrote: "Also, I do not think I saw anyone that resemble little David. Was he in the movie or did he not want to do it?"

Tammy: Please see message 3 above!

Kathryn I was meaning Lori, son david. I expected him to be in the movie since he is still here with us. I wasn't meaning David Selby. I saw him in the movie. I do not remember little David's real name. I went back to read again, I did not see on there about little david. I saw where someone else ask as well.

Tammy wrote: "Kathryn I was meaning Lori, son david. I expected him to be in the movie since he is still here with us. I wasn't meaning David Selby. I saw him in the movie. I do not remember little David's real ..."

Tammy, David on the original show was David Hennessey. They did have another child actor play David Collins in the new movie, but from what I have read in Kathryn's books, David H. has retired from acting and has several successful restaurants! Anne

OK thanks for the information. Do you know the Rest. he has?

http://www.darkshadowsonline.com/wher...


I found this site of the little David that was in the TV series of Dark Shadows.

Hi Kathryn,

First off, it's such an honor, and so much fun to be able to talk to you! It doesn't even seem real! Thank you for doing all of this for us!

Do you know why I'm so thrilled Tim Burton and Johnny Depp made a movie about the original Dark Shadows TV show? Because until a couple of years ago, when I first heard they were making the movie, I thought Dark Shadows was literally gone with the wind! A part of my past I could never get back. A part I only got a tiny glimpse of when I was young. I was too scared to watch it when it first came on. I only saw tiny bits of it from behind my Dad's rocking chair. I call myself a creepy crawler, vs. a creepy bopper! I was the only one in the family to watch it,and I was only 5 when it first came on. A small, timid little girl afraid of my own shadow, much less Dark Shadows! Now I'm loving watching the old episodes on tape.

I never even knew there were two original movies based on the show, or the fact that all the Dark Shadows TV episodes were on tape, that is until I caught wind of the Dark Shadows movie coming out. Then I started doing my research on all things Dark Shadows. I'm just really getting into Dark Shadows now, at long last. I've only seen about 100 episodes so far, a little from the beginning, and so far Collection 1 and 2.

I'm at the part where you're in the mental hospital with your little doll. I just finished the episode where Barnabas came in through Dr. Hoffman's window to kill her. She was wise to his ways though, and ended up surprising him by not being in bed, but in the chair by the fire waiting for him!

I've watched about 40 episodes in two-three days! I'm glad I don't have the whole set, or I'd do nothing else but watch them. I get them for now from the local library. I have another story about some strange coincidences surrounding that, but I won't go into it. I've already gone on too much. So, no questions yet, just a letter to let you know I'm on a Dark Shadows roll and don't intend to stop anytime soon! First to watch a few more TV episodes, then to see the new movie, next to watch the two older Darkk Shadows movies, then to read the books and all the rest!

I have read parts of Return To Collinwood when I was at Barnes & Noble, but don't want to read it all until I've seen more episodes and the movies. I'm looking forward to reading it though!

I hope to make it up to the reunion this year, another happening I knew nothing of until I heard about the movie. So I guess in summary, I'm just so thankful Dark Shadows was resurrected by Tim & Johnny. If it hadn't been, I would have missed out on one of my favorite TV shows ever, along with all the rest that goes along with it.

I love watching you and all the other characters. To me you're still a young woman. You look terrific now too though. You'll have to share some of your beauty secrets with us! Also, your secrets for where you get so much energy! I hope you'll take a nice, relaxing vacation after all this. You sure deserve it!

Okay, my next posts will be much shorter, and I'll try to come up with some really good questions.

Thanks so much for doing this for your fans! I think you're gorgeous, smart, and so sweet. I'll also be listening to the taped version of the radio show you were on last night, and will try to catch next week's show live, and maybe even call in if I get the nerve.

Sincerely,

Stephanie

Tammy wrote: "OK thanks for the information. Do you know the Rest. he has?"

Tammy, you would have to ask Kathryn about that. Anne

Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn,

First off, it's such an honor, and so much fun to be able to talk to you! It doesn't even seem real! Thank you for doing all of this for us!

Do you know why I'm so thrilled Tim Burton..."

Stephanie!! Welcome aboard!! So glad we have a "newbie" -- boy are you in for some great treats!! You MUST see House of Dark Shadows (the first movie) and then Night of Dark Shadows...they are both being released on DVD later this year (Night of Dark Shadows was brutally cut overnight at the studio's demands but Warner Bros. has the original director's cut and is going to restore the nearly 35 minutes they hacked out of it!) All the actors played so many different characters and they were all so talented!! My favs have always been Kathryn Leigh Scott and David Selby...doubt if you have gotten to David Selby yet...he came on a little later. So glad you "found" DS again after all these years!!! Anne

Tammy wrote: "http://www.darkshadowsonline.com/wher...


I found this site of the little David that was in the TV series of Dark Shadows."

Tammy - cool!! I will have to check it out! Anne

Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn,

First off, it's such an honor, and so much fun to be able to talk to you! It doesn't even seem real! Thank you for doing all of this for us!

Do you know why I'm so thrilled Tim Burton..."

Wow! Thanks Stephanie.

Anne,

I'm not sure if I'm posting this right. Let me see what happens here! Thanks for the warm welcome! I am indeed thrilled to have rediscovered Dark Shadows after so many years! I can't believe it. It used to scare the daylights out of me and give me nightmares when I tried to watch it, so I saw very little of the show. Now there's so much catching up to do and so much to look forward to. Then having the chance to talk with and meet the actual stars from the show is just amazing. I really hope I can make it up to that DS festival this year so I can meet some of you all and the actors from the show.

Stephanie

Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn,

First off, it's such an honor, and so much fun to be able to talk to you! It doesn't even seem real! Thank you for doing all of this for us!

Do you know..."

Stephanie!! I am thrilled that you are now "addicted" to our beloved original Dark Shadows!! If you have any questions, ask Kathryn!! And check out her books on her website -- they are great!! The more episodes you watch, the deeper you get sucked in....it's just so hard to explain...I told Chris and Mike that Dark Shadows was like a childhood friend that was (and is) always there for me!!! Anne

Tammy wrote: "OK thanks for the information. Do you know the Rest. he has?"

Back in the '90s, David ran a restaurant on Manhattan's Eastside 80s that was wonderful. But he long ago left NY and is living in South America running restaurants. Frankly, I don't know where and can't provide a name.

Thank you. I have not found out the name yet either. But I did post a site about him on this site. Thanks anyways. Glad you are here and letting us talk to you.

Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows movie, and who was most excited to meet you?! Was it Johnny Depp, Tim Burton, or someone else? Also, out of all the movies Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have made together, which one or ones do you like the best? Thanks!

Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows movie, and who was most excited to meet you?! Was it Johnny Depp, Tim Burton, or so..."

I really liked Ed Wood very much, and I was particularly eager to meet both Tim Burton and Johnny Depp.

Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows movie, and who was most excited to meet you?! Was it Johnny Depp,..."

Ed Wood?! Wow! I never would have guessed it! That's one I've missed, but want to see. That's where Johnny cross dresses I believe. I think that's the movie that made him say he was glad he wasn't a woman. Why? Because he doesn't like wearing a bra! He says they're too confining or something. I don't like them either Johnny! I'm all for the ahh bra! :] Next time he cross dresses for a movie, I'll have to suggest it! :)

A kind of funny story regarding that. The saleslady at the store where I was looking for them, told me it was called it the "Ah Ha" bra! I told her I didn't think that was the right name. She said, "Oh no, I know it is, because when you wear it, people say "Ah, ha"!

Wow, you just never know what these crazy fans are going to say next!

Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows movie, and who was most excited to meet you?! Was it Johnny Depp,..."

Kathryn, you liked Ed Wood?? I did too!! I read in an interview where Johnny Depp said it took him a month to "quit smiling like that"...He knows how to choose scripts!! I was so excited when I heard he bought the rights to Dark Shadows! Do you know if he only bought the rights to make the movie?? Does the Dan Curtis estate still own the syndication rights to the show?? Anne

Dan wrote: "What I loved about the movie, is that it was different from the series, yet the things that made DS special, were in the movie. I think the movie should of been released either week earlier from t..."

Dan I agree with you about the release date of the DS movie!! I mean, The Avengers (comic books -- my son is screaming at me "They're graphic novels MOM!" lol) broke the $1 billion dollar box office after just two weekends....at least maybe DS will come out on DVD sooner... Anne

Anne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows movie, and who was most excited to meet you?! Was..." You should ask Jim Pierson this next week. He would know.

Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows movie, and who was most excited to meet you?! Was..."

Kathryn, I think Johnny Depp and Tim Burton were just as excited to meet you, as you were them. In every Dark Shadows interview I heard them give, they talked about how much they loved Dark Shadows when they were younger. I bet they had even a crush on you back in those days!

Kathryn wrote: "Anne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows movie, and who was most excited to m..."

Thanks Kathryn!! I am going to do my best to get a call in next week!! "Cousin Barbara" is trying to work up her nerve. lol Anne

Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows movie, and who was most excited to meet you?! Was..."

Stephanie, WELCOME "not-too-newbie-now" once again to the world of slightly deranged, highly devoted, determined-to-never-let-it-die Dark Shadows fans!!! And Kathryn has always been our best weapon!!! Anne

Stephanie wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows movie, and who was most excited..."

Kathryn, I meant to add, I bet Johnny Depp & Tim Burton would both agree you're still very pretty! Maybe you could write a book about your beauty secrets, and how you keep such a high energy level. I'd buy it. Lara Parker could contribute. She still looks great too. You used to be a Playboy Bunny, now you're the Energizer Bunny!

Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows movie, and who was most excited..."

Thanks Anne! Yeah, actually I've been on the Dark Shadows movie trail for about 2-3 years now! I heard it was coming long ago. I was following Tim and Johnny closely because my teenage son and I both loved their movies. I don't know why I finally just started getting up to speed on the old Dark Shadows episodes I never got to see! I'm on a roll now though. Once I get my teeth into something, I don't let go easily. I'm with you guys! I'm a lover of all things Dark Shadows too. I thought I used to know what Dark Shadows was all about from the few episodes I saw long ago, but I was so wrong. I had fond, but hazy memories. Now though, I can really get into it and even watch 10 episodes in a row if I feel like it!

I'm so glad Kathryn's such a good sport, and available to us devoted fans. She sure does keep Dark Shadows alive, with a little help from the big boys in film.

Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows movie, and who was..."

Stephanie, there are several DS websites and we can all comment back and forth on them..the first two that come to mind are Collinsport Historical Society and Dark Shadows 2012..I will check my facebook page and send you some more...enjoy the chatting!! Anne

Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows ..."

I love Johnny Depp's movies too!! I think one of my favorites was Sleepy Hollow and I thought that maybe Tim Burton would go in that direction with the new Dark Shadows movie but I DO like the new movie...so many sly references to our original DS!! Anne

Kathryn wrote: "Anne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows movie, and who was most excited to m..."

Kathryn, you'd like me to ask Jim this exact question pretty much? Boy, would I feel silly. I've never called in to a talk radio show before. I could give it a try though. Is Jim easy to talk to? I guess I'd just be asking the question, not answering it, so I think I'd be okay with that!

Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Anne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows movie, and who was m..."

Stephanie, I think she was replying to my comment/question attached to yours when I asked if Johnny Depp had bought only the rights to the movie and if the Dan Curtis estate still owned syndication rights to the show....but hey, ask Jim about the cameos!!! From all accounts, he's an easy-going, hard-working guy!! GO FOR IT!!! Anne

Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Anne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows mo..."

Wow Anne, I feel even sillier now!! I'm glad you clued me in on that though. I can't say I was really looking forward to calling in to a radio show. I'm kind of shy at first. I have to get my bearings. As you can tell, I have them now on here, but on the radio! I don't think so.

Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Anne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Da..."

Oh Stephanie, I'm not sure she was referring to my question at all!!It gets confusing because we all keep "replying to one another and adding a question to Kathryn in the reply" instead of posting a brand new comment...Don't feel silly!! And what's wrong with your question?? Jim Pierson and Lara Parker are going to be there..that would be a GREAT question for Lara Parker!! DO IT!! DO IT!! Call in and ask!! (I'll be listening - and trying to get a call in too...lol) Anne

Anne wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new ..."

Anne, oh yeah, Sleepy Hollow was so good! I watched it a few times, along with the commentary.

Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Dark Shadows ..."

Thanks Anne! That'll be fun! You all know a lot more about DS than I do though!

Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new ..."

Stephanie, that's why you ask the questions!!! lol!! Anne

Anne wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new ..."

Anne, I'm trying to hold out on seeing the new Dark Shadows movie for a while. I may not be able to wait much longer though. I guess I could always see the movie, then finish catching up on the old TV episodes. There'so much more DS to look forward to!

I'm glad DS fans have mainly given the new movie the thumbs up. I've liked all Tim Burton's & Johnny Depp's movies so far, so I don't think I'll be disappointed at all.

Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo..."

Stephanie: My son Chance actually got my Mom to watch Sleepy Hollow with him....she admitted she liked it!! My Mom is 87 years old!!! She doesn't like "horror" movies but she liked this one because of the occasional humor and she thinks Johnny Depp is very talented (I do too!). Anne

Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn,

First off, it's such an honor, and so much fun to be able to talk to you! It doesn't even seem real! Thank you for doing all of this fo..."

Stephanie, my brother Dale and I watched the show every single day!! He walked me home from school so fast that in high school I was the long distance runner on the track team (well, that and the fact that my coach was always yelling at me to "TAKE A LAP!" I did misbehave a little...lol)He introduced me to all things horror; when I was only 4 years old he took me to see the Hammer Film Dracula with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing!! Christopher Lee scared me to death!! I was so glad he had that short scene in the new movie!! Depp and Burton really went out of their way to pay respects to the "old" vampire movies (Nosferatu -- hence those long long nails Depp wore) and the Hammer Films Dracula...AND they paid great respect to our original show!! Anne

Anne wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn,

First off, it's such an honor, and so much fun to be able to talk to you! It doesn't even seem real! Thank you for doing a..."

Anne, you're right, it sounds like Tim and Johnny took great care with this movie to honor one of their childhood favorites. It almost seems like we were all watching the show together. You, me, Johnny, Tim, Michelle, and all the rest of us!

Your brother sounds like he really showed you the ropes! He sounds like a good big brother to have. It's amazing your weren't scared to death, watching those horror movies when you were just 4!

I think my favorite Johnny Depp movie is Crybaby. I did just see Ed Wood finally recently, and it was great (so sad about Bela Lugosi, though).

Kathryn, I did read a bit of your new book about meeting Alice Cooper, but can you elaborate on it? I loved the photo of you with your hand on his arm! I have loved him about as long as I have loved Dark Shadows! I've seen him perform live once, a few years ago. I think it's great that he apparently performed The Ballad of Dwight Frye in the movie (I am basing that assumption on his wearing a straightjacket and the line Carolyn apparently joined in on). After all, Dwight Frye was in the classic Dracula movie, with Bela Lugosi, as well as the classic Frankenstein. That is certainly an oldie for him - it appeared on the same album (Love it to Death) as I'm Eighteen, which was the first album of his that I bought. I know that his daughter appears in his concerts - was she there, too?

Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Anne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo for the new Da..."

Yes, Stephanie & Anne: I was referring Anne to Jim about the DS rights question. Message 22 was for Anne.

Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Anne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the ca..."

Well, Anne, I guess it's settled! The question Kathryn wants someone to ask on her upcoming radio appearance is yours! Message 22. I'd wondered why she'd want me to ask my simple little question! Yours is much more complex & interesting. I was too nervous about calling in anyway. I prefer to remain in the shadows, the Dark Shadows!

Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn,

First off, it's such an honor, and so much fun to be able to talk to you! It doesn't even seem real! Thank yo..."

Stephanie, the first time he took me to a Hammer Films Dracula, Christopher Lee nearly did scare me to death!! But I had already seen Creature from the Black Lagoon and Frankenstein and I Walked with a Zombie and Phantom of the Opera and Cat People and of course, Dracula!!(You get the idea..) My brother Dale loved horror films so he would tell my mom that we were going to see some Disney movie or something and then after she dropped us off (I was about 5 by then), we would walk the two blocks over to the other theatre and watch the horror films and then meet Mom at the library when the movie was supposed to be over. You know, to this day, I have never "confessed" to her what we did! She is 87 but she is so feisty and still drives, plays bridge, goes to church, everything!! She would kill me for fibbing even after all these years - lol!! Anne

Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Anne wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hi Kathryn, I was wondering who you were you most excited to meet when you did the cameo..."

Stephanie, trust me, you won't be disappointed!! And when you watch the original episodes, some of those sly references in the new movie will pop into your head and you will go, "OH! I get it!!" Anne

Anne, oh no! Suppose your mom reads this forum! You and your brother are in big trouble then! You better hide her reading glasses! :) She sounds like a pretty savvy 87 year old!

You and your brother were tricky kids all right! It sounds like you had so much fun though. You're lucky you had him around growing up. He really showed you a good time!

I need to catch up on all of those old horror movies you mentioned. I didn't like them much when I was little, but I really get into them now.

Can't wait to see the new Dark Shadows!