by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Locked in the cursed room with Barnabas (Jonathan Frid), Catherine (Lara Parker) is possessed by the spirit of Amanda Collins. In this state, she tries to kill herself, but Barnabas intervenes -- only to be nearly killed himself by a mysterious force. Meanwhile, Morgan (Keith Prentice) awaits outside the room, prepared to shoot both Bramwell and Catherine should they survive the night. This penultimate episode of Dark Shadows originally aired on April 1, 1971.