Dark Shadows: 696

Night over the great estate of Collinwood – a night different from all others, for Collinwood is deserted except for the evil spirits who freely roam the halls – still obsessed by the children who are a key to the ghost’s mysterious actions. And in an old house on the estate, a governess checking her charges makes a horrifying discovery.

Episode 696 of Dark Shadows was directed by Lela Swift and written by Sam Hall based on story concepts originally developed by Art Wallace. It first aired on ABC on February 21st, 1969. In this episode, Maggie Evans desperately races through Collinwood in the hopes of finding the still-missing David Collins who has fallen victim to the ghost of 19th century family member Quentin Collins. Maggie soon discovers that she too is just as vulnerable to the spirit's manipulations as the children.

Notes & Trivia

 * This episode is available on disc 1 of Dark Shadows DVD Collection 13 and disc 73 of the Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series DVD collection.


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


 * Opening narration: John Karlen.


 * Closing still: West Wing of Collinwood


 * This episode was recorded on February 15th, 1969.