Frid Cameo Dark Shadows Movie: Jonathan

“Mr. Frid,” Depp said, his voice stripped of affectation. “It’s an honour. I hope we’re… doing it justice.”

Johnny Depp, as Barnabas Collins, was in the middle of a monologue. He wore the black frock coat, the onyx ring, the desperate, haunted eyes. He was good. Very good. But something was missing. jonathan frid cameo dark shadows movie

The old man looked up, and a small, knowing smile touched his lips. “Is it? I’ve always found Collinwood’s doors open to me.” I hope we’re… doing it justice

“Beautiful words,” Frid said softly. His voice was a low, rusted instrument. “But you’re playing the monster, Mr. Depp. The curse. The teeth.” He set down his tea. “You’ve forgotten to play the man.” Very good

Jonathan Frid. The original Barnabas Collins.

But if you know, you know. When the disco ball catches his eye for a split second, you can see a glimmer of something ancient and sad, and for that one frame, the movie stops being a parody and becomes a requiem.