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Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988)

โ€œElvira makes her Big Scream Debut in her Hot New Comedy.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 621 votes 1h 36m pg-13 ComedyFantasyHorror

#39 of 68 films from 1988 #1288 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by James Signorelli ยท Written by Sam Egan, John Paragon, Cassandra Peterson

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Overview

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.

Cast

Cassandra Petersonas Elvira / Aunt Morgana Talbot
William Morgan Sheppardas Vincent Talbot
Daniel Greeneas Bob Redding
Edie McClurgas Chastity Pariah
Susan Kellermannas Patty
Jeff Conawayas Travis
Ellen Dunningas Robin Meeker
Ira Heidenas Bo
Scott Morrisas Sean
Tress MacNeilleas Anchorwoman
Frank Collisonas Billy
Kris Kammas Randy
Lee McLaughlinas Earl Hooter
Kurt Fulleras Mr. Glotter

Facts

Release dateSeptember 30, 1988
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” about the same as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$7,500,000
Box office$5,596,267 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0095088

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Questions

How long is Elvira: Mistress of the Dark?
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Elvira: Mistress of the Dark worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 621 votes, which places it #39 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 44%) and #1288 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Elvira: Mistress of the Dark?
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark was directed by James Signorelli.
Who stars in Elvira: Mistress of the Dark?
Cassandra Peterson as Elvira / Aunt Morgana Talbot; William Morgan Sheppard as Vincent Talbot; Daniel Greene as Bob Redding; Edie McClurg as Chastity Pariah; Susan Kellermann as Patty; Jeff Conaway as Travis.
What is Elvira: Mistress of the Dark rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Elvira: Mistress of the Dark?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/33602.

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