Chloë Moretz Describes Tim Burton’s DARK SHADOWS and Her Character


We recently brought you the first look at Johnny Depp, all decked out in his Barnabas Collins garb on the set of director Tim Burton‘s forthcoming big-screen adaptation of the cult classic television series, Dark Shadows.

One of the other members of the ensemble cast taking part in the film recently spoke with the folks at movies.com about the film. Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass, Hick) who is portraying Carolyn Stoddard had this to say about the feel of the film:

“I have to say it’s a mixture of Beetlejuice, a teeny bit of Sweeney and the scariness of Sweeney but the fun of Sleepy Hollow with the scariness of Sleepy Hollow. I’d definitely say it’s a lot like Sleepy Hollow because you go from the Ichabod Crane character to the Headless Horseman who’s comedic and yet terrifying. It straddles that fine line of camp and drama so it’s like a drama horromedy thriller.”

Moretz had this to say about her character:

“Carolyn, that’s a fun character. That’s a really fun character. She is crazy. She is this teenager, like 15-year-old hippie who is into The Carpenters and Alice Cooper. She’s super music-y and raw, like free love, you know. She’s fun.”

Dark Shadows starring Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, Jonny Lee Miller, Bella Heathcote, Chloe Moretz, and Gulliver McGrath is slated to hit theaters on May 11th, 2012.


Jason Moore
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