Plot Summary

Dark Shadows and Beyond - The Jonathan Frid Story is the first documentary devoted to Canadian-born actor Jonathan Frid who became a television sensation with his portrayal of guild-ridden vampire Barnabas Collins on Dark Shadows, the 1966-1971 daytime drama that remains a beloved cult classic. The documentary reveals Frid's personal and professional struggles, artistic triumphs and rise to fame in Dark Shadows, followed by his return to his first love, the theatrical stage. Family, friends and colleagues offer their reflections of Frid along with rare performance footage, highlights from his career and images from Frid's private collection.