Direction: Dan Curtis
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Dan Curtis. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 29
Dark Shadows (TV Series)
1966 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis · Lela Swift · Henry Kaplan · John Sedwick
Cast Jonathan Frid · Grayson Hall · Nancy Barrett · Joan Bennett
Synopsis Dark Shadows (TV Series) (1966) is a classic Gothic soap opera that captivated audiences with its eerie and dramatic storytelling. It first aired on ABC during weekdays from June 27, 1966, to April 2, 1971. The series was the brainchild...
7.1
56 votes
7.1
56 votes
The Winds of War (TV Miniseries)
1983 · Series · 883 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Robert Mitchum · Ali MacGraw · Jan-Michael Vincent · John Houseman
Synopsis The Winds of War (TV Miniseries) (1983) is a captivating 1983 television miniseries adapted from Herman Wouk's acclaimed historical fiction novel. This production, reminiscent of classic Hollywood epics, follows the Henry family as they navigate the tumultuous events leading up...
7.0
191 votes
7.0
191 votes
War and Remembrance (TV Miniseries)
1988 · Series · 1620 min. · United States
Direction Herman Wouk · Dan Curtis
Cast Robert Mitchum · John Gielgud · Jane Seymour · Hart Bochner
Synopsis War and Remembrance (TV Miniseries) (1988) follows the Henry family's journey as the United States is drawn into World War II following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Victor Henry, a rising naval officer, takes charge of a cruiser and...
6.9
85 votes
6.9
85 votes
The Night Strangler (TV)
1973 · Movie · 74 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Darren McGavin · Jo Ann Pflug · Simon Oakland · Scott Brady
Synopsis The Night Strangler (TV) (1973) follows the gripping tale of a tenacious journalist who embarks on a perilous quest to track down an ancient alchemist with a sinister agenda. This enigmatic figure, believed to be over a century old, is...
6.1
132 votes
6.1
132 votes
Burnt Offerings
1976 · Movie · 116 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Karen Black · Oliver Reed · Bette Davis · Burgess Meredith
Synopsis Burnt Offerings (1976) follows the Roth family, consisting of Ben and Marian, as they secure an astonishingly affordable summer lease on a sprawling, dilapidated country mansion. Upon moving in, Ben begins to exhibit peculiar episodes of aggression, while Marian becomes...
6.1
1K votes
6.1
1K votes
The Love Letter (TV)
1998 · Movie · 99 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Campbell Scott · Jennifer Jason Leigh · David Dukes · Estelle Parsons
Synopsis The Love Letter (TV) (1998) follows the intriguing journey of Scotty Corrigan, who acquires an antique desk and discovers a hidden letter penned during the Civil War era. The letter, authored by a woman who passed away over a century...
5.7
79 votes
5.7
79 votes
Dracula (TV)
1973 · Movie · 100 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Jack Palance · Simon Ward · Nigel Davenport · Pamela Brown
Synopsis Dracula (TV) (1973) presents a rendition of the classic tale that stays true to the original novel in numerous aspects. This adaptation meticulously follows the source material, offering a faithful representation of the iconic story. The narrative delves into the...
5.6
177 votes
5.6
177 votes
Dead of Night (TV)
1977 · Movie · 76 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Ed Begley Jr. · Elisha Cook Jr. · Joan Hackett · Patrick MacNee
Synopsis Dead of Night (TV) (1977) presents a trio of chilling tales. The first narrative follows a man who acquires a mysterious vehicle that transports him through different time periods. The second story delves into the dark world of vampires, exploring...
5.4
76 votes
5.4
76 votes
House Of Dark Shadows
1970 · Movie · 97 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Jonathan Frid · Grayson Hall · Joan Bennett · Kathryn Leigh Scott
Synopsis House Of Dark Shadows (1970) is a cinematic adaptation of the beloved TV Gothic soap opera, centering around the existence (or perhaps more accurately, the afterlife) of Barnabas Collins. After being freed from his coffin by a local drunkard, the...
5.4
153 votes
5.4
153 votes
The Norliss Tapes (TV)
1973 · Movie · 72 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Roy Thinnes · Don Porter · Angie Dickinson · Claude Akins
Synopsis The Norliss Tapes (TV) (1973) follows a newspaper publisher who becomes engrossed in the personal recordings of missing investigative journalist David Norliss. The tapes chronicle Norliss' probe into a mysterious case involving a recently widowed woman whose deceased husband appears...
5.4
64 votes
5.4
64 votes
Our Fathers (TV)
2005 · Movie · 130 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Ted Danson · Christopher Plummer · Brian Dennehy · Daniel Baldwin
Synopsis Our Fathers (TV) (2005) delves into the disturbing narrative of concealed sexual misconduct and the ensuing scandal that rocked the Catholic Church to its core. The film explores the intricate web of characters, pivotal events, and institutional policies that collectively...
5.4
90 votes
5.4
90 votes
Trilogy of Terror (TV)
1975 · Movie · 72 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Karen Black · Robert Burton · John Karlen · George Gaynes
Synopsis Trilogy of Terror (TV) (1975) presents a collection of three unsettling horror tales, each featuring the versatile Karen Black in distinct roles. Black portrays four different characters, each grappling with their own unique terrors. The anthology format allows for a...
5.2
284 votes
5.2
284 votes
Intruders (TV)
1992 · Movie · 163 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Richard Crenna · Mare Winningham · Susan Blakely · Daphne Ashbrook
Synopsis Intruders (TV) (1992) delves into a global phenomenon where individuals from various corners of the world claim to have been visited by extraterrestrial beings, subjected to examinations aboard alien spacecraft. Government officials seem to be aware of these encounters but...
5.0
120 votes
5.0
120 votes
Trilogy of Terror II (TV)
1996 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Lysette Anthony · Geraint Wyn Davies · Matt Clark · Geoffrey Lewis
Synopsis Trilogy of Terror II (TV) (1996) presents a chilling collection of three horror stories. In "The Graveyard Rats," a couple, driven by greed, murder the woman's elderly husband and face a terrifying ordeal when they try to desecrate his grave....
5.0
42 votes
5.0
42 votes
Night of Dark Shadows
1971 · Movie · 95 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast David Selby · Grayson Hall · Kate Jackson · Lara Parker
Synopsis Night of Dark Shadows (1971) follows the chilling tale of a creative couple who relocate to a seemingly idyllic residence, only to discover that their new home is haunted by the spectral remnants of the painter's forebears, who were once...
4.5
56 votes
4.5
56 votes
Curse of the Black Widow (TV)
1977 · Movie · 100 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Anthony Franciosa · Donna Mills · Patty Duke · June Lockhart
4.3
27 votes
4.3
27 votes
The Great Ice Rip-Off (TV)
1974 · Movie · 75 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Lee J. Cobb · Gig Young · Matt Clark · Robert Walden
Synopsis The Great Ice Rip-Off (TV) (1974) follows the thrilling journey of a seasoned former law enforcement officer who finds himself pitted against a cunning and sophisticated jewel thief and his crew. The criminals have successfully executed a high-stakes diamond theft...
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The Turn of the Screw (TV)
1974 · Movie · 120 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Lynn Redgrave · John Barron · Eva Griffiths · Megs Jenkins
Synopsis The Turn of the Screw (TV) (1974) follows the tale of a young English governess who is employed to care for two charming orphans in a secluded country estate. However, as she settles into her new role, she begins to...
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Me and the Kid
1993 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Danny Aiello · Alex Zuckerman · Joe Pantoliano · Cathy Moriarty
Synopsis Me and the Kid (1993) follows the story of a wealthy but emotionally isolated young boy who develops a bond with one of his abductors during a failed attempt to steal from his father's safe. The film delves into the...
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Scream of the Wolf (TV)
1974 · Movie · 78 min. · United States
Direction Dan Curtis
Cast Peter Graves · Clint Walker · Jo Ann Pflug · Phil Carey
Synopsis Scream of the Wolf (TV) (1974) follows the story of a seasoned big-game hunter who emerges from retirement to assist in the pursuit of a deadly wolf. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he starts to question whether the...
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