February 9, 2025

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Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark Released In 4K UHD

Elvira Mistress of the Dark 4K UHD

Image: © Arrow Video

has released a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray of James Signorelli's cult classic Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988).

The film marks Cassandra Peterson's big screen debut as Elvira, a horror hostess who first appeared in the television series Elvira's Movie Macabre (1981-1986). In the film, Elvira inherits a large house in the middle of a prudish, small-minded community.

Following the film's release, Peterson was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Actress.

In a statement, Arrow Video said “Campy, quirky and stuffed to the brim with more double entendres than your average Carry On movie, 1988's Elvira: Mistress of the Dark helped solidify the horror hostess […] as a major pop culture icon, here owning every inch of the screen with her quick wit, sass, and of course, cleaving-enhancing gown!”

The new Blu-ray release includes an audio commentary with Signorelli, first recorded in 2017 and hosted by Fangoria editor emeritus Tony Timpone. Furthermore, there is audio commentary from Peterson, co-star Edie McClurg (who plays Chastity Pariah), and the film's writer John Paragon.

The release also includes Too Macabre – The Making of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, a 2018 documentary about the film's production. Image galleries, original storyboards, and the US theatrical trailers are also included in the box set.

Additionally, Peterson has appeared as Elvira in a number of other television programmes and films. This includes recurring appearances on Ru Paul's Drag Race, the theatrical feature Elvira's Haunted Hills (2001), and an appearance on Saturday Night Live. Elvira has also starred in an episode of The Goldbergs.

In 2021, Elvira hosted a collection of Netflix Halloween shorts titled Netflix and Chills with Dr. Elvira.

The 4K UHD restoration of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is available to order now. Watch an exclusive clip from the restoration below.