5.8 Score

1988 • 1h 36min • PG-13 • Horror, Comedy, Fantasy

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

"Elvira makes her Big Scream Debut in her Hot New Comedy."

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.

IMDb 6.6

RT 56%

MC 43

Director

James Signorelli

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James B. Campbell

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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

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Daniel Greene Bob Redding

Edie McClurg Chastity Pariah

Susan Kellermann Patty

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Scott Morris Sean

Tress MacNeille Anchorwoman

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Larry Jenkins Technical Director

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