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July 25, 1969 |
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Aristede reminds Charles that Count Petofi gave him his talent; he also tells him that Petofi has only 100 years to get the hand back, and that time is drawing near.
Synopsis[]
- Soon the sun will set over the great house at Collinwood, and the night will spawn new terrors and fears for all who live on the vast estate. In the cellar of the Old House, a young boy will remain possessed by an evil spirit. And nearby, in a cottage by the sea, a young woman will witness a terrifying sight after the moon is full in the sky.
As Charity gazes at the portrait of Quentin, his face grows hair, transforming into an image of the wolf, and Charity screams. When Tate enters the room the portrait is normal again. They hear a wolf howl in the distance, and Tate suggests the sound is what made her imagine that the picture had changed. He insists on escorting her back to Collinwood.
In the cell, Jamison, possessed by Petofi, asks Magda to bring him matches. He attempts to play on her sympathies, calling Magda heartless to ignore a simple request from an innocent child. Insisting that he does not believe she is totally heartless, he tries to hypnotize her, but she walks away.
Tate meets with Aristede and tells him he knows there is a werewolf loose. Aristede says he should be grateful for the talent he has been given, hinting that Tate has sold his soul in exchange for his artistic talent. Aristede reveals that the Count has 100 years to get the Hand back; if he does not, he will die, but if he succeeds, he will live forever. Aristede tells Tate if the Count fails they will both die.
The Count psychically calls Aristede using the candles in his cell. Magda alerts Barnabas that Petofi is calling Aristede. Barnabas attempts to use the situation to trap Aristede in the cell with Petofi.
Jamison, seeming to have returned to normal, is released from the cell by Magda. He kisses Magda, initiating her moment of truth, and she becomes entranced, saying that she is the cause of all the problems at Collinwood and must be punished.
The Count offers to commute Magda's punishment in exchange for leading him to Barnabas's coffin in the light of this day.
Memorable quotes[]
- Tate: Whatever Count Petofi is involved in, things go wrong.
- Jamison: (possessed by Count Petofi) And I'm sure an award-winning performance, wouldn't you say?
- Aristede: Whatever emotional suffering you've endured, Charles, is of absolutely no consequence. The only thing that matters is your soul.
Dramatis Personae[]
- Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins
- Nancy Barrett as Charity Trask
- Grayson Hall as Magda
- Roger Davis as Charles Tate
- Michael Stroka as Aristede
- David Henesy as Jamison Collins / Andreas Petofi
Background information and notes[]
Production[]
- This episode was recorded out of broadcast sequence. The previous episode to be recorded was 810.
- The is the first time Jonathan Frid provides the opening narration despite being a regular cast member since 211.
- No cast or crew members are credited.
Story[]
- It seems Aristede and Charles have seen Count Petofi possess someone before. He puts his real body in a state of suspended animation. Aristede tells Charles that if Petofi's time is up, so is Charles'. Petofi, it is implied, took Tate's soul when he was poor and made him famous. Big Finish elaborates on this story in "The Blind Painter." Petofi lost his hand in 1797 and was given 100 years to get it back. If he gets it back, he will live forever. If not, he will die. He has been close to retrieving it many times.
- Charles says it was "last night" when the portrait of Quentin took on the appearance of a werewolf.
- TIMELINE: It was last night when Charles spoke with Count Petofi (Jamison). Petofi has only a few weeks to get the hand back. Day 313 begins and will end in 815. 5am: It will be dawn within the hour.
Bloopers and continuity errors[]
- When returning from the opening title sequence, a boom microphone shadow appears as Charity Trask screams.
- When Charity prepares to leave Tate's studio, Roger Davis steps on Nancy Barrett's lines: Charity: I'm sorry I've carried on so... Tate: Hey, listen now, you don't have to... Charity: This isn't a very pleasant way for us to become acquainted. Tate: ...you don't have to apologize.
- Whispering can be heard from off-camera when Jamison is in the cell.
- When Tate descends the stairs to approach Aristede, the camera zooms in too far on to Aristede, and the heads of Tate and Aristede are cut off at the top of the picture.
- When Tate and Aristede are talking, there is a lot of off-stage noise, including someone coughing.
- Michael Stroka flubs a line: "What are you so upset about it now?" Then Roger Davis flubs a line: "A young girl who lo...saw the portrait..."
- When Charles ascends the stairs in Petofi's lair, a piece of yellow blocking tape can be seen on the floor. Then, after Charles has left, the camera is unable to frame Aristede correctly in the frame.
- Barnabas' reflection can be seen in the mirror as he leaves the Old House.
- When Magda opens the cell door, it appears to already be unlocked.
- Magda suddenly believing that Petofi has left the possession of Jamison seems out of character. Magda has been very skeptical and aware of Petofi's "tricks," as she herself says. Although Petofi ramps up the "poor Jamison" act, it still seems odd that Magda would believe him so easily.
- During the final scene in the cell with Magda, Jamison/Petofi, and then Aristede, there is a lot of off-stage noise throughout.
- The cell in the Old House cellar has a different door than previously portrayed. It has always had a solid door with a barred window. It is now a fullly barred wall. [Addendum: An in-show explanation for this could be that the solid door was installed later since we're now in 1897 and we don't see the solid door with the barred window until 1967.]
External Links []
Dark Shadows - Episode 807 on the IMDb
Dark Shadows Every Day - Episode 807 - Dickens Without Poor People
The Dark Shadows Daybook - Episode 807
Dark Shadows Commentary- Episode 807: An award winning performance, wouldn't you say?