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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

James Signorelli

Producer:

Eric Gardner, Marc Pierson, Michael Rachmil

Writer:

Sam Egan, John Paragon, Cassandra Peterson

Release Date:

Sep 30, 1988

Runtime:

1hr 36m

Synopsis

Upon arriving in a small town where Elvira has inherited a rundown mansion, the famous horror host must battle an evil uncle and townspeople who want her burned at the stake.

Cast

  • Phil Rubenstein
  • Larry "Flash" Jenkins
  • Cassandra Peterson
  • Damita Jo Freeman
  • Tress MacNeille
  • Edwina Moore
  • Mario Celario
  • Lee McLaughlin
  • Edie McClurg
  • Pat Crawford Brown

Letterboxd User Reviews

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3.8

  • Baby Elvira is truly one of the best visual gags I’ve ever seen.

    5.5K Likes
    Abby Russell
    Abby Russell
    Sep 25, 2021

    It’s kinda perfect, especially if you’re an idiot moron like me.

    3.6K Likes
    Ian West
    Ian West
    Mar 23, 2021

    footloose for gays

    2.9K Likes
    kylie
    kylie
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    Apr 2, 2022

    she kisses girls i can just feel it

    1.9K Likes
    monica ♾️
    monica ♾️
    Oct 3, 2021

    mommy???? sorry. mommy????? sorry. mommy?????? sorry

    1.8K Likes
    allie bug
    allie bug
    Apr 27, 2021

    Elvira is honestly like a goth Dolly. Glad I got that off my chest.

    1.8K Likes
    Ryan
    Ryan
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    Jul 16, 2021

    one day i’ll write a dissertation on why elvira, mistress of the dark is actually the most important feminist masterpiece ever created

    1.3K Likes
    cait
    cait
    Oct 5, 2021

    The fact that Elvira is 70 now and looks exactly the same as 33 years ago only confirms that she is indeed a practitioner of the black arts.

    1.3K Likes
    CinemaVoid 🏴‍☠️
    CinemaVoid 🏴‍☠️
    Sep 30, 2021

    i want to be her and i want to be with her

    1.1K Likes
    luna!
    luna!
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Metacritic

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Based on 5 Critics
5.1

USER SCORE (9)

Mixed or average reviews based on 9 Reviews
40

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark is a lame attempt to cash in on her character's success.

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Metacritic review by Caryn James
Caryn James
The New York Times
63

But just as Pee-wee Herman's films are vehicles for his shtick, Elvira is mostly Elvira wisecracking and busting out of her dress. She's fun, a Transylvania Valley Girl grown up into the Queen of the Bs, but after 96 minutes you may start thinking more fondly about those '50s and '60s camp classics she's usually interspersed with.

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Metacritic review by Richard Harrington
Richard Harrington
Washington Post
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988)?
The movie is 1hr 36min long.
What's Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988) about?
Upon arriving in a small town where Elvira has inherited a rundown mansion, the famous horror host must battle an evil uncle and townspeople who want her burned at the stake.
Who's the cast of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988)?
  • Phil Rubenstein as Director
  • Larry "Flash" Jenkins as Technical Director
  • Cassandra Peterson as Elvira
  • Damita Jo Freeman as Associate Producer
  • Tress MacNeille
  • Edwina Moore
  • Mario Celario
  • Lee McLaughlin
  • Edie McClurg as Chastity Pariah
  • Pat Crawford Brown as Mrs. Meeker
Who's the director behind Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988)?
James Signorelli directed Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988).
Who produced Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988)?
Eric Gardner, Marc Pierson and Michael Rachmil produced Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988).