Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988)

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• Spencer S

  
  This is was one of the weirder attempts at a goofy comedy with some semblance of reason. It was a film that didn't need to exist, but why not give a film to a woman who is a fixture in popular culture? Other magnets of that time period were given films, including Pee-Wee Herman… More
  This is was one of the weirder attempts at a goofy comedy with some semblance of reason. It was a film that didn't need to exist, but why not give a film to a woman who is a fixture in popular culture? Other magnets of that time period were given films, including Pee-Wee Herman and Weird Al. Elvira was most famous for introducing small budget horror films during matinà (C)es in the afternoon on a Los Angeles television station during the eighties. In the film she reprises her role as a big boobed siren, inheriting a fortune from her Great Aunt and temporarily moving to a sleepy town. Elvira gets into a buttload of trouble amongst the uptight citizens, mostly comprised of old women and lunching ladies, as well as stodgy, repressed men. Of course the teenagers of the town rally around the unconventional temptress, the boys for the cleavage and the girls for...her kooky demeanor? I suppose that's it. To be frank most of the comedy, or I should say all, either has to do with Elvira's boobs or other body parts, or is sexual innuendo. For all the gaffes and irrelevant pablam that this film has to offer, I did actually laugh a couple of times, and it did resonate at the end as a worthless, cheap form of entertainment. Elvira made this film because she's Elvira, not because she wants anything life changing or star worthy. The setting is pure eighties, the music is rocking New Wave, the comedy is adorably juvenile, and most of the time it's fun and stupid. I praise this film for how dumb it is, how tired and silly. If it was anything other, I actually would have been quite disappointed.

• Zach B

  
  During the 1980â(TM)s there was a little thing that use to come on T.V. called Elviraâ(TM)s Movie Macabre. Basically, it would show terrible, low budget public domain B-Movies that would be hosted by a horror host. The horror host in question is the unexplainable Elvira: Mistress of… More
  During the 1980â(TM)s there was a little thing that use to come on T.V. called Elviraâ(TM)s Movie Macabre. Basically, it would show terrible, low budget public domain B-Movies that would be hosted by a horror host. The horror host in question is the unexplainable Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. For about a decade, she would be on late T.V. in her, well, lovely get up and rip on the cheesy factor of many films and, in the process, make them more bearable to watch. Well, across America people caught on to her and she decided to make a film about her character (Elviraâ(TM)s real name: Cassandra Peterson) and the end result is one the most hilarious films to come out of Hollywood at that time. As an overview, it has a funny as â~yellâ(TM) script and a great comedic performance from Peterson, but that is about it. My reaction while watching this cult classic was that I found myself laughing to no end at some of the outrageous jokes and puns that are around this film, plus some references to other low budget B-Films. Okay, letâ(TM)s get down to the details of this mother. For the directing, it is not that good. The director, James Signorelli, can not direct worth to save his life. He directs like he is following a guide for how to make a mediocre film. My advice for him would be to try something different other then traditional methods. He had a great chance to add something extra to this film, and he blew it. Due to that being the most negative, letâ(TM)s talk about score. Roughly the same as directing. There is nothing inspiring at all about it! I mean, yeah the entire performance at the end of the film was catchy as hell, but it just was not a good score. Now letâ(TM)s get to the fun parts. First the acting. Oh my God. For the most part, the acting was stale with typical performances. But then again, we are not watching this film for the supporting cast. We are wanting to see the Goth Queen with her large â~Dâ(TM)s. We are here to see Elvira. And we get her. Taking the character from a late night show and bringing her to the screen, Peterson just makes this raunchy character completely fun and enjoyable. It is hard not to love her when she is this woman who wears this Gothic make up, beyond reveling dress, and has the tendency to make everything into a sexual joke. She is obscene, crazy, but she gives one hell of a performance. Is it Oscar worthy? No. But is it worthy of sitting through an entire film with her? Oh yes. Lastly the script. While the script is filled with sex related jokes and toilet humor, what makes it different then other comedies that are like this is that this film is actually hilarious and does not try to strain a laugh. Is it corny? Yes. But that makes it all the more fun! Overall, this is a film to see if you are interested in Elvira, love 1980â(TM)s films, and want to just have a good film to watch with your friends or in a crowded theatre at night. Just, do not expect any groundbreaking performances or directing.

• Wahida K

  
  A stupid but entertaining comedy with a clear "decolteè" view

• Kylie B

  
  So much fun, it's trashy but you can't help loving it. It probably helps that Elvira is stunning.

• Dr Blood  

  
  Breast jokes abound in an otherwise terrible comedy but fans of Elvira will love this, especially the last ten minutes.

• Cindy I

  
  If you like Elvira, hang on to your hats. This is all Elvira, all the time. I really liked this movie. There's actually a bit of a story besides Elvira, and it's a good one -- exposing hypocrisy in a small town. And who can't get into that?

• Cassandra M

  
  my favourite movie

• Rico Z

  
  Can you say CAMP?!?!? This movie is the definition of 1980s camp horror/comedy. It's Elvira, come on! That said, it was one of my favorite films growing up. It was so pathetically idiotic that it was actually good. Elvira gets herself into situations that are classic and her… More
  Can you say CAMP?!?!? This movie is the definition of 1980s camp horror/comedy. It's Elvira, come on! That said, it was one of my favorite films growing up. It was so pathetically idiotic that it was actually good. Elvira gets herself into situations that are classic and her cheesy one-liners are things only Elvira would say and things only a moron would laugh at! So, be a moron for 90 minutes and let go! As you follow Elvira exploits in a small, quaint town (where she is so out-of-place) you find yourself laughing (or at least chuckling) at her (not with her) and rooting for her and goofball, horny teenager followers. The mystical theme to this movie and the whole curse element is inconsequential, but adds to the preposterous plot. A classic!

• Sylvester K

  
  Elvira is the woman!!! I love the sexual innuendos!!!!

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