Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
1988
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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.
Key facts
Cast
Cassandra Peterson, William Morgan Sheppard, Daniel Greene, Edie McClurg, Susan Kellermann, Jeff Conaway, Ellen Dunning, Ira Heiden
Original language
English
First release
September 30, 1988 (United States)
Production companies
20th Century Studios
Home video distributors
HGV Video Productions (Canada)
Setting
Massachusetts
Crew
Screenplay
Cassandra Peterson, John Paragon, Sam Egan
Producer
Eric Gardner, Mark Pierson
Cinematography
Hanania Baer
Editing
Battle Davis
Music
James B. Campbell
Special makeup effects
Steve LaPorte
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Titles
| Original title | Elvira: Mistress of the Dark | |
| Alternate title | Elvira, maîtresse de la nuit |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | HGV Video Productions (cat. no. 99104) | 1996, Canada, slipcase |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | September 30, 1988 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | June 1, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | June 2, 1989 |
| Theatrical | France | January 24, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | June 22, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | September 30, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Germany | September 30, 1998 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | January 1, 1994 |
| Home video VHS | Canada | 1996 99104 |
| Home video | Australia | September 5, 2011 |
Full credits
| Director | James Signorelli |
| Cast | 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 (Bo), Scott Morris (Sean), Tress MacNeille (Anchorwoman), Frank Collison (Billy), Kris Kamm (Randy), Lee McLaughlin (Earl Hooter), Kurt Fuller (Mr. Glotter), Larry Jenkins (Technical Director), Damita Jo Freeman (Associate Producer), Bill Cable (Cop), Hugh Gillin (Sheriff), John Paragon (Gas Station Attendant), Alex Magno (Las Vegas Dancer), Pat Crawford Brown (Mrs. Meeker), William Duell (Lesley Meeker), Lynne Marie Stewart (Bartender), Jack Fletcher (Mr. Bigelow), Robert Benedetti (Calvin Cobb), Joey Arias (Hitchhiker), Deron McBee (Las Vegas Muscle Man), Dick Miller (Sgt. Neill), Raleigh Bond (Minister), Phil Rubenstein (Director), Edwina Moore (Hairdresser), Mario Celario (Rudy), Bill Swearingen (Cameraman), Charles Woolf (Manny), Bill Dance (Messenger), William Cort (Lawyer / Game Show Host), Sharon Hays (Game Show Girl), Bill Morey (Mr. Rivers), Kate Brown (Anita), Eve Smith (Little Old Lady), Tony Burrer (Las Vegas Dancer), Alan Dewames (Las Vegas Dancer), Tim Hill (Las Vegas Dancer), James Hogan (Las Vegas Dancer), Sebastian Russell (Las Vegas Dancer), Read Scot (Las Vegas Dancer), James Zyzack Sterling (Las Vegas Rapper), Peter Blanco Jr. (Las Vegas Dancer), Gabriel Colbert (Las Vegas Rapper), Michael A. Jackson (Las Vegas Rapper), Derek Givens (Las Vegas Muscle Man), Mark David Fritsche (Young Man at Game Show (uncredited)), Heather Holty Newton (Girl Scout (uncredited)), Terry Ray (Nerdy Townsperson (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Cassandra Peterson, John Paragon, Sam Egan |
| Producer | Eric Gardner, Mark Pierson |
| Executive producer | Michael I. Rachmil |
| Cinematography | Hanania Baer |
| Editing | Battle Davis |
| Music | James B. Campbell |
| Production design | John DeCuir Jr. |
| Special makeup effects | Steve LaPorte |
| Visual effects | Peter Donen |
| Sound | David Lewis Yewdall |
| Costumes | Betsy Heimann |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
