Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (film)

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is a 1988 American comedy horror film directed by James Signorelli. It stars Cassandra Peterson as eccentric horror hostess Elvira, a character previously established in the television program Elvira's Movie Macabre. The character's feature film debut, the film's plot centers around Elvira inheriting a house that is nestled in the heart of an overtly prudish community. The film's screenplay was written by Peterson, John Paragon, and Sam Egan.
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark received mixed reviews from critics. Peterson was nominated for both a Saturn Award for Best Actress and a Razzie Award for Worst Actress in 1989 for her performance in the film. She went on to reprise her role as Elvira in the 2001 film Elvira's Haunted Hills.
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