Who is Cassandra (Elvira) Peterson - Mistress of the Dark

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Campy Queen of Cult Horror Films

Cassandra is better known as her alter ego "Elvira, Mistress of the Dark," The hostess of KHJ-TVs Movie Macabre in the 1980s, which became the first nationally syndicated horror host show. The Queen of Halloween has been a pop culture icon ever since, branching out into feature films, calendars, books, music, and, of course, tassel dancing. (If you haven't seen Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, you really do need to get out more!) Her sarcastic wit and double-entendré humor are two more things that make it a comedy classic in it's own right.

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Elvira's Trick or Treat Safety PSA

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Three reasons to love Cassandra Peterson

If you like media-rich active sorts of websites, you'll find these are right up you're alley!
Elvira® Mistress of the Dark(TM)
Elvira's Official Web Site: The place for Elvira's : Autographed photos, T-Shirts, Costumes, Music, Collectibles, Books & Calendars.
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Elvira's MySpace Page: If I tell her about this page, will she "friend" me? Hmm. Guess I'll have to sign up for MySpace and find out.
Manor Macabre
"The Ultimate Elvira Fan Site"

Cassandra's Career Highlights

Only on MySpace

You can seethis video of Cassandra's Career Highlights at MySpace
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Cassandra's MySpace Blog

Too Macabre!

It took a little prodding to find the feed URL, but here are the latest headlines from Cassandra's MySpace Blog.

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Non-Elvira Cassandra Peterson DVDs

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Thriller Video Elvira Trailer : She Demons

Here is a sample of Elvira's shtick from her Thriller Video Midnight Madness. Series -- "She Demons."

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Elvira Costumes

Did you know that the official Elvira costume is the best-selling Halloween costume of all time? I knew it was popular, but I didn't know it was that popular. Here are some knock-offs:

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Elvira's PETA Ad

In real life, Cassandra is a vegetarian and animal rights activist, so she made this PSA for PETA.

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Elvira's Books

Until I wrote this, I didn't know about Elvira's Books. Can't wait to check 'em out!

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Elvira CDs

Cassandra can in fact sing, but these albums are mostly just collections of monstrous hits suitable for Halloween, funerals, weddings ...

Hear samples, and read reviews at Amazon's Elvira Presents Store.

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Elvira Comics

I'm not as big a comics fan as some Squidoo users, but even I know you've really "made it" in pop culture when you have your own comic book! Here are a few of the many Elvira issues:

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Booberella

The Sincerest Form of Flattery

If having your own comic book is good, being parodied on The Simpsons is pop-culture gold. There can be little doubt that Cassandra's Elvira character is the inspiration for Springfield's own Booberella.

Booberella first appeared in the season 14 episode "I'm spelling as fast as I can," and several episodes since then. Regardless of context, Booberella's responses invariably contain a reference to "my BOOObs!"

Quick, what do you think of Cassandra Peterson?

The Queen of Halloween -- or Old Has-Been?

I just realized that this poll module has space for a picture, so what better use could that be put to than to plug Elvira's second feature film Elvira's Haunted Hills? It's got everything: Evil. Terror. Lust...

Actually, I haven't seen it yet. Hurry up and buy something, so I, too, can afford the DVD.

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The Latest Yahoo News on Cassandra Peterson

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Cassandra Peterson Videos

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Shout Out For Cassandra Peterson!

I just happened to put this together on Cassandra's birthday -- September 17. I don't know how much time I wasted trying to "fix" the Twitter Buzz and Yahoo! News modules

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Cassandra Peterson on Flickr

There are tons of Elvira images at Flickr, but they weren't tagged with creative commons, so you won't see 'em here.

I guess that if a Simpson's parody is pop-culture gold, your footprints in front of Mann's Theater (Formerly Grauman's Chinese Theater) would be platinum, or titanium, or kryptonite.

These are in front of the Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park ...

Elvira's footprints at the defunct Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park by Loren Javier
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Unbiased Scientific Poll.

Hint: "Mistress of the Dark"

Most of these Squidoo "duels" that I've seen are pretty predictable. Not this one! I'm POSITIVE that people visiting an Elvira fan page can be counted on to give thoroughly reliable feedback on this pressing issue.

Who is the real Queen of Halloween?

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Elvira! (Idiot)

JeffreyTymczak says:

ELVIRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Somebody else. (We want to be fair here ...)

Jennifer says:

Vampira, the character that Cassandra Peterson stole and called "Elvira." I'll close the way Vampira closed her show each night. "Bad dreams, darlings."

access2 says:

Vampirella!

 

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During her stint at KHJ-TV, Elvira amassed quite a .. er .. body of work.

Don't miss her upcoming All About Evil!

Elvira's Haunted Hills

Elvira's Haunted Hills

Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 08/26/2003 Ru more...1 point

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

WHEN HER GREAT AUNT DIES, FAMED HORROR HOSTESS ELV more...0 points

Encounter in the Third Dimension (3-D) (Large Format)

Encounter in the Third Dimension (3-D) (Large Format)

Without question, 3-D technology has come a long way more...0 points

The Haunted World of El Superbeasto [Blu-ray]

The Haunted World of El Superbeasto [Blu-ray]

El Superbeasto aka "Beasto" is an unstop more...0 points

The Haunted World of El Superbeasto

The Haunted World of El Superbeasto

El Superbeasto aka "Beasto" is an unstop more...0 points

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Count Dracula's Great Love / Frankenstein's Castle Of Freaks (Double Feature)

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Count Dracula's Great Love / Frankenstein's Castle Of Freaks (Double Feature)

Count Dracula's Great Love (1972) Five travelers are more...0 points

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark/Transylvania 6-5000

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark/Transylvania 6-5000

Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 09/25/2007 Run ti more...0 points

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Maneater of Hydra/The House That Screamed

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Maneater of Hydra/The House That Screamed

Maneater of Hydra; A group of tourists spends a we more...0 points

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Gamera, Super Monster/They Came from Beyond Space

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Gamera, Super Monster/They Came from Beyond Space

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Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Doomsday Machine / The Werewolf Of Washington (Double Feature)

Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Doomsday Machine / The Werewolf Of Washington (Double Feature)

The Doomsday Machine (1972) In an effort to further more...0 points

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Blue Sunshine/Monstroid

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Blue Sunshine/Monstroid

Blue Sunshine; After a batch of LSD turns his frie more...0 points

Playboy: Hef's Halloween Spooktacular

Playboy: Hef's Halloween Spooktacular

Join Hef and friends at the world's greatest Halloween more...0 points

Elvira's Horror Classics: House on Haunted Hill/Night of the Living Dead

Elvira's Horror Classics: House on Haunted Hill/Night of the Living Dead

Hello Darling, Elvira here...you basic ghoul next door. more...0 points

Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Devil's Wedding Night

Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Devil's Wedding Night

A quest for the mythical Ring of Vermougglian lead more...0 points

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark/Transylvania 6-5000/Return of the Killer Tomatoes

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark/Transylvania 6-5000/Return of the Killer Tomatoes

Elvira Elvira? busts out in her outrageously funny more...0 points

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Doomsday Machine

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Doomsday Machine

Elvira continues her late-night horror tradition with more...0 points

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Legacy Of Blood

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Legacy Of Blood

When their father dies, three greedy sisters and t more...0 points

Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Werewolf Of Washington

Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Werewolf Of Washington

While on assignment in Hungary, a young reporter ( more...0 points

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Count Dracula's Great Love

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Count Dracula's Great Love

Five travelers are forced to take refuge in the le more...0 points

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Frankenstein's Castle Of Freaks

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Frankenstein's Castle Of Freaks

When a Neanderthal man is lynched by villagers, Co more...0 points

Fright Pack 2 - Campy Classics

Fright Pack 2 - Campy Classics

ELVIRA - Elvira busts out in her outrageously funn more...0 points

Monster Mania

Monster Mania

Monster Mania traces the evolution of horror films, more...0 points

Attack of the 50 Ft. Monster Mania

Attack of the 50 Ft. Monster Mania

Host Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, brings viewers on more...0 points

Bride of Monster Mania #2

Bride of Monster Mania #2

Bride of Monster Mania chronicles the evolution of more...0 points

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