Dark Shadows: 645

"A violent storm continues over the great house at Collinwood. And it has been discovered that two children have disappeared in the middle of this night. While the adults in the house search frantically for them, the children are busy in an old storage room in the abandoned West Wing. They are about to make a startling discovery of their own; one that will change the course of their lives."

Notes & Trivia

 * This episode is available on disc 4 of Dark Shadows DVD Collection 11 and disc 68 of the Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series DVD collection.


 * Opening narration: Joan Bennett.


 * Closing still: Collinwood foyer.


 * This episode was recorded on December 6th, 1968.


 * This episode is part of the "The Ghost of Quentin Collins" storyline.


 * This episode introduces the character of Quentin Collins. The character is typically credited as being introduced in episode 646, which is the first appearance of actor David Selby. However, a prop representing Quentin's skeleton is seen in this episode and Selby provides the ghostly laugh for the character though he is not credited in the episode. The episode also introduces the antique phonograph which plays the tune that is commonly accepted as "Quentin's theme". The tune is used as the musical accompaniment in the Shadows of the Night poem and is featured on nearly all Dark Shadows soundtracks.


 * This episode begins a sub-plot which ultimately leads into a major story-arc commonly referred to as the "1897 Flashback". The 1897 time travel story begins with episode 701.


 * Final episode of the series directed by Penberry Jones.

Allusions

 * Quentin Collins was first referenced in episode 639.


 * David makes reference to Willie Loomis who is away during the events of this episode.


 * David remarks that he has never broken a promise before. This is actually quite false as David routinely breaks promises.

Quotes

 * Elizabeth Collins Stoddard: A locked door never kept David Collins out.


 * David Collins: Go to the cradle, Amy. She needs you.


 * Amy Jennings: Hi, Quentin!