Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
Elvira makes her Big Scream Debut in her Hot New Comedy.
1988 • 96 min • Comedy · Fantasy · Horror
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 67 Audience · 635 · 100%
Elvira, a flamboyant horror host, inherits a mansion in a conservative town. Her arrival sparks culture clashes, romance, and a magical showdown with her sinister uncle over a spellbook.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 6/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Suggestive outfits and humor
- Some magic-related peril
- Brief alcohol consumption
What it models well
- Embracing individuality
- Friendship and acceptance
- Standing up for what
- s right
Talk about it after
- Stereotypes and appearances
- Dealing with judgment
- Defining "normal"
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Top billed cast
Director: James Signorelli • Crew: Sam Egan, John Paragon, Cassandra Peterson
Trailers & clips
How's your head?
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) Original Teaser Trailer [HD]
Home cooking
Official Trailer
Grand finale
Catch of the day
The Arrow Video Story
Original Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.7/10 (635)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $7,500,000
- Box office
- $5,596,267
- Franchise
- Elvira Collection
- IMDb
- tt0095088
- Official site
- www.elvira.com
