There are 24 hours left to watch this Tim Burton vampire story on Netflix: based on a television series

Vampire movie fans still have time to enjoy one of Tim Burton 's most unique films on the Netflix streaming platform. The film will only be available until this Wednesday, August 6 , after which it will disappear from the catalog. The feature film, inspired by a famous 1960s television series, blends supernatural creatures, family entanglements, and a dark yet playful aesthetic.

In 2012, the creator of Wednesday took on the role of adapting Dark Shadows , a horror comedy starring Johnny Depp , Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Helena Bonham Carter. Based on the 1966 serial created by Dan Curtis, the film takes viewers from the 18th century to the psychedelic 1970s , all with Burton's signature visual style.

The script was written by Seth Grahame-Smith, also the author of Beetlejuice , and the music is by the director's regular composer, Danny Elfman. The story revolves around Barnabas Collins (Depp), an aristocrat who is cursed into a vampire by a scorned witch (Green), only to be buried alive.

Two centuries later, in 1972, he is accidentally freed and returns to his family home in Collinsport, where he tries to adapt to a world he no longer recognizes and confront the ghosts of his past, both real and metaphorical. Half satire, half supernatural drama, the film includes constant nods to classic cinema, '70s rock , and even cameos by actors from the original series.

Released in theaters in 2012, Dark Shadows didn't have the same impact as other iconic titles from the director of Edward Scissorhands or Corpse Bride , but over time it has become a cult favorite for fans of gothic cinema and Burton's eccentric universes. This is the last chance to stream the film before it leaves Netflix for good, so fantasy film lovers have a must-see in the coming hours.