Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
Elvira makes her Big Scream Debut in her Hot New Comedy.
1988 | 96m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | James Signorelli |
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| Writer: | Sam Egan, John Paragon, Cassandra Peterson |
| Staring: |
| 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 -- amongst them, her sinister uncle Vincent, who, unbeknownst to her, is an evil warlock. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 30, 1988 |
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| Director: | James Signorelli |
| Writer: | Sam Egan, John Paragon, Cassandra Peterson |
| Genres: | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror |
| Keywords | sexual harassment, inheritance, las vegas, warlock, hostess, beneficiary, magic spell, conservative society |
| Production Companies | New World Pictures, NBC Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $5,596,267
Budget: $7,500,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jul 30, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Cassandra Peterson | Elvira / Aunt Morgana Talbot |
| William Morgan Sheppard | Vincent Talbot |
| Daniel Greene | Bob Redding |
| Edie McClurg | Chastity Pariah |
| Susan Kellermann | Patty |
| Jeff Conaway | Travis |
| Ellen Dunning | Robin Meeker |
| Ira Heiden | Bo |
| Scott Morris | Sean |
| Tress MacNeille | Anchorwoman |
| Frank Collison | Billy |
| Kris Kamm | Randy |
| Lee McLaughlin | Earl Hooter |
| Kurt Fuller | Mr. Glotter |
| Larry Jenkins | Technical Director |
| Damita Jo Freeman | Associate Producer |
| Bill Cable | Cop |
| Hugh Gillin | Sheriff |
| John Paragon | Gas Station Attendant |
| Alex Magno | Las Vegas Dancer |
| Pat Crawford Brown | Mrs. Meeker |
| William Duell | Lesley Meeker |
| Lynne Marie Stewart | Bartender |
| Jack Fletcher | Mr. Bigelow |
| Robert Benedetti | Calvin Cobb |
| Joey Arias | Hitchhiker |
| Deron McBee | Las Vegas Muscle Man |
| Dick Miller | Sgt. Neill |
| Raleigh Bond | Minister |
| Phil Rubenstein | Director |
| Edwina Moore | Hairdresser |
| Mario Celario | Rudy |
| Bill Swearingen | Cameraman |
| Charles Woolf | Manny |
| Bill Dance | Messenger |
| William Cort | Lawyer / Game Show Host |
| Sharon Hays | Game Show Girl |
| Bill Morey | Mr. Rivers |
| Kate Brown | Anita |
| Eve Smith | Little Old Lady |
| Tony Burrer | Las Vegas Dancer |
| Alan Dewames | Las Vegas Dancer |
| Tim Hill | Las Vegas Dancer |
| James Hogan | Las Vegas Dancer |
| Sebastian Russell | Las Vegas Dancer |
| Read Scot | Las Vegas Dancer |
| James Zyzack Sterling | Las Vegas Rapper |
| Peter Blanco Jr. | Las Vegas Dancer |
| Gabriel Colbert | Las Vegas Rapper |
| Michael A. Jackson | Las Vegas Rapper |
| Derek Givens | Las Vegas Muscle Man |
| Mark David Fritsche | Young Man at Game Show (uncredited) |
| Heather Holty Newton | Girl Scout (uncredited) |
| Terry Ray | Nerdy Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| James Signorelli | Director |
| Patricia Birch | Choreographer |
| Eurlyne Epper | Stunts |
| Pete Antico | Stunts |
| Monty Cox | Stunt Coordinator |
| Gregory J. Barnett | Stunts |
| Johnny Hock | Stunts |
| James B. Campbell | Original Music Composer |
| Bruce A. Gibeson | Set Decoration |
| Pamela S. Westmore | Makeup Supervisor |
| John DeCuir Jr. | Production Design |
| Hanania Baer | Director of Photography |
| Battle Davis | Editor |
| Betsy Heimann | Costume Design |
| Beverli Eagan | Set Designer |
| Duncan Burns | Sound Editor |
| Ed Fassl | Sound Editor |
| Adam Johnston | Sound Editor |
| Kyle Wright | Sound Editor |
| Peter Donen | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Steve LaPorte | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| Dennis Dion | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Robin Beauchesne | Key Makeup Artist |
| Nick Alphin | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Jim Cook | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Robert L. Harman | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| James Koford | Sound Editor |
| David Lewis Yewdall | Sound Designer |
| Sam Egan | Writer |
| Cleve Landsberg | Unit Production Manager |
| Anthony Cecere | Stunts |
| Steve Hulin | Stunts |
| Debbie Lynn Ross | Stunts |
| Jack West | Stunts |
| Ronald Gertz | Music Supervisor |
| Dwayne Avery | Sound Editor |
| Michael P. Cook | Sound Editor |
| Allen Hurd | Sound Recordist |
| Joseph G. Sorokin | Sound Editor |
| Clint Colver | Animation Supervisor |
| William F. Phillips | Executive In Charge Of Production |
| Geoff Brewer | Stunts |
| Rosemary Johnston | Stunts |
| Jim J. Poslof | Stunts |
| Anna Rapagna | Stunts |
| Tommy J. Huff | Stunts |
| William R. Perry | Stunts |
| Edward J. Ulrich | Stunts |
| Bruce Birmelin | Still Photographer |
| Steven Rosenblum | Additional Editing |
| Jeannie Epper | Stunts |
| John Paragon | Writer |
| Dennis Erdman | Casting |
| Jack Gill | Stunts |
| Rick Avery | Stunts |
| Sandra Lee Gimpel | Stunts |
| Matt McColm | Stunts |
| John R. Leonetti | Camera Operator |
| Cassandra Peterson | Writer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mark Pierson | Producer |
| Eric Gardner | Producer |
| Joel Thurm | Supervising Producer |
| Michael I. Rachmil | Executive Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 24 | 34 | 18 |
| 2024 | 5 | 25 | 35 | 16 |
| 2024 | 6 | 25 | 42 | 15 |
| 2024 | 7 | 31 | 60 | 18 |
| 2024 | 8 | 24 | 37 | 15 |
| 2024 | 9 | 21 | 29 | 14 |
| 2024 | 10 | 32 | 50 | 20 |
| 2024 | 11 | 29 | 40 | 19 |
| 2024 | 12 | 22 | 37 | 15 |
| 2025 | 1 | 19 | 31 | 14 |
| 2025 | 2 | 15 | 23 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 283 | 680 |
RalphRahal
6.0
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 sm ... all conservative town is filled with outrageous humor, cheesy effects, and a good-hearted message about staying true to yourself. It’s silly, self-aware, and endlessly entertaining. Perfect for anyone looking for a lighthearted, laugh-out-loud good time.
Dec 17, 2024