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Arriving in the small town of Fallwell, Massachusetts to claim her inheritance, horror hostess Elvira receives a less than enthusiastic reception from the conservative locals, including her sinister uncle Vincent.
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by James Signorelli, released on September 30, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Cassandra Peterson, William Morgan Sheppard, Daniel Greene and Edie McClurg. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 639 ratings.
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Cassandra Peterson
as Elvira / Aunt Morgana Talbot
William Morgan Sheppard
as Vincent Talbot
Daniel Greene
as Bob Redding
Edie McClurg
as Chastity Pariah
Susan Kellermann
as Patty
Jeff Conaway
as Travis
Ellen Dunning
as Robin Meeker
Ira Heiden
as Bo
Scott Morris
as Sean
Tress MacNeille
as Anchorwoman
Frank Collison
as Billy
Kris Kamm
as Randy
Directed by James Signorelli, written by John Paragon, Cassandra Peterson and Sam Egan, produced by Mark Pierson and Eric Gardner.
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 639 ratings.
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is a hilariously campy comedy that doesn’t take itself seriously, and that’s what makes it so much fun. Cassandra Peterson shines as Elvira, delivering sharp one-liners and an unapologetically bold performance that carries the film. The story of Elvira shaking up a small conservative town is filled with outrageous humor, cheesy effects, and a good-hearted message about staying true to…
Reviewed on December 17, 2024
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Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) includes Cassandra Peterson, William Morgan Sheppard, Daniel Greene, Edie McClurg and Susan Kellermann. The film was directed by James Signorelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark was released on September 30, 1988 and runs for 1h 36m.
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 639 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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