Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) movie poster

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988)

"Elvira makes her Big Scream Debut in her Hot New Comedy."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 50% (RT: 58%, MC: 43) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyFantasyHorror

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Director
James Signorelli
Runtime
1h 36m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (599 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
58%
Metacritic
43
Cast
Cassandra Peterson as Elvira / Aunt Morgana Talbot
William Morgan Sheppard as Vincent Talbot
Daniel Greene as Bob Redding
Edie McClurg as Chastity Pariah
Jeff Conaway as Travis
Ellen Dunning as Robin Meeker
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 599 votes. Critics scored it lower at 50%, but audiences disagreed.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • James Signorelli cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is a 1988 comedy, fantasy, horror film directed by James Signorelli. 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. The film has been rated by 599 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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