Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

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Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 9/30/14 at 1:39pm

The dumbest movie you'll ever love.

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#2

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 9/30/14 at 1:46pm

Watched this gem just a few weeks ago. A tremendously stupid film, but so damn fun to watch. I have been a fan for years.

#3

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 9/30/14 at 1:57pm

My personally signed original double sided one sheet hangs proudly above my bed. When I got it signed a number of years ago, Ms. Peterson said how NBC was still owner the film and wouldn't give her any of the rights to it, including poster reproductions. She really hates them and understandably so.

This has been one of my favorite movies ever since I saw it in th theater when I was 9 years old. And not that I ever need a reason to watch it, but today seems like a good day for it.

#4

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 9/30/14 at 3:33pm

This film is terrific!

#5

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 9/30/14 at 3:59pm

One of my favorites also. Can we never speak of ELVIRA'S HAUNTED HILLS though?

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#6

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 9/30/14 at 4:47pm

LOVE it too! Fun fact, she financed that one. Her TV pilot was kinda terrible but the first one is what a good 80s movie is made of.

#7

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 9/30/14 at 5:38pm

Elvira needs to come to Broadway. NOW.

#8

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 9/30/14 at 5:50pm

This was SUCH a necessary tonic in 1988. The anti-sex backlash of the '80s was in full effect and James Bond wasn't allowed to sleep around and it was just soooooo great to see Elvira bring her Mae West sensibility to the big screen. And Bob. Beautiful, unwaxed-chested Bob.

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#9

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 9/30/14 at 5:55pm

When I first saw Bob in those tight jeans of his, I knew for sure I was a homo.

Updated On: 9/30/14 at 05:55 PM

#10

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 9/30/14 at 11:30pm

Her feud was with Jim Signorelli, the director. He worked for years doing SNL's parody commercials. They despised each other rumor has it. I believe other then the classic SNL commercials this movie was his only other claim to fame.

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#11

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 9/30/14 at 11:54pm

To this day, if I hear someone ask, "How's your head?" I always want to reply, "I've never had any complaints." Man, I loved that movie.

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Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!

#12

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 9/30/14 at 11:55pm

Me too!

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#13

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 10/1/14 at 12:27am

JG2, I don't just WANT to reply with that answer, it's the only one I ever give. And I'm sure you can guess what I say whenever I hear someone say "Well, I NEVER!"

#14

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 10/1/14 at 1:12am

Depending on the company, I give the answer. It makes my wife roll her eyes. Too often I chuckle to myself. lol

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Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!

#15

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 10/1/14 at 1:16am

LOL. But it makes my day when people get the reference.

#16

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 10/1/14 at 4:47am

I ADORE the first film and actually like the second one- I want Elvira to make another! She's just plain Awesome and one of the coolest people to meet!

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#17

Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened

Posted: 10/1/14 at 9:34am

She's been working on getting another film made for years now, she says.