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Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
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Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

1988 · 96 min Comedy Fantasy Horror
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film builds dread methodically, layer by layer. Genre tools are used skillfully — no cheap jump scares, relying instead on genuine unease.

Worth watching for those tired of predictable horror. There's character and internal logic here. If you want quick adrenaline — better choose something else.

For those who want films that work with feeling rather than plot mechanics.

Director: James Signorelli

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening when the house is quiet. Headphones mandatory — the sound is half the film.

🎭 Cast

Cassandra Peterson

Cassandra Peterson

Elvira / Aunt Morgana Talbot

William Morgan Sheppard

William Morgan Sheppard

Vincent Talbot

Daniel Greene

Daniel Greene

Bob Redding

Edie McClurg

Edie McClurg

Chastity Pariah

Susan Kellermann

Susan Kellermann

Patty

Jeff Conaway

Jeff Conaway

Travis

Ellen Dunning

Ellen Dunning

Robin Meeker

Ira Heiden

Ira Heiden

Bo

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Scott Morris

Sean

Tress MacNeille

Tress MacNeille

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