Elves(1989)
They're Not Working For Santa...Anymore
Elves Synopsis
While conducting a pagan ritual in the woods with her friends, Kirsten inadvertently awakens the spirit of a demonic Christmas elf involved in a neo-Nazi plot to bring about the master race. After the rent-a-Santa in her department store is murdered, an unemployed, alcoholic ex-cop takes the job and the two set out to unravel the mystery.
Elves (1989) is a horror film directed by Jeffrey Mandel, released on October 24, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Dan Haggerty, Julie Austin, Deanna Lund and Borah Silver. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeffrey Mandel
- Writers:
- Jeffrey Mandel, Mike Griffin, Bruce A. Taylor
- Producers:
- Mark Paglia
- Cinematographer:
- Kenny Carmack
- Composer:
- Vladimir Horunzhy
- Production:
- Triangle Film Corporation, Fitzgerald Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Elves (1989) Trailer
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Elves Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dan Haggerty
as Mike McGavin
Julie Austin
as Kirsten
Deanna Lund
as Kirsten's Mother
- Borah Silver
Borah Silver
as Kirsten's Grandfather
- Mansell Rivers-Bland
Mansell Rivers-Bland
as Rubinkreuz
- Christopher Graham
Christopher Graham
as Willy
- Laura Lichstein
Laura Lichstein
as Brooke
- Stacey Dye
Stacey Dye
as Amy
- Winter Monk
Winter Monk
as Kurt
Jeff Austin
as Emil
- Allen Lee
Allen Lee
as Dr. Fitzgerald
- Paul Rohrer
Paul Rohrer
as Professor O'Conner
Key crew
Directed by Jeffrey Mandel, written by Jeffrey Mandel, Mike Griffin and Bruce A. Taylor, produced by Mark Paglia.
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Elves Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 62 ratings.
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Elves – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elves online?
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Elves (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Elves?
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The main cast of Elves (1989) includes Dan Haggerty, Julie Austin, Deanna Lund, Borah Silver and Mansell Rivers-Bland. The film was directed by Jeffrey Mandel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elves released?
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Elves was released on October 24, 1989 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Elves worth watching?
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Elves (1989) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Elves?
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Yes. The official Elves trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.