Folks ... at the risk of sounding sexist, let me be the first to say that actress Cassandra Peterson is mostly definitely not in need of a makeover; and yet ... here we are.
I kid, I kid, I kid!
The good people at Arrow Films are doing the unthinkable: they're giving the lady a makeover ... well, in her guise as the Horror queen Elvira, that is ... this November when her theatrical release Elvia: Mistress Of The Dark enjoys an all-new home video release. I've received the press materials just today, so I wanted to pass along word to everyone in the readership. I've only seen snippets of this one back in the day, so I couldn't speak to the full experience. I'm guessing that if you're an Elvira fan then it's probably something worth looking forward to.
Also, I remember back in the late 1980's and early 1990's that the lovely Ms. Peterson was quite the sensation. From what I recall, she played heavy on the sexual innuendo when promoting a line-up of Horror schlock that made the rounds on a cable channel. It was all in good fun; and -- if memory serves -- she had a respectable following back then as well. Though I think her delightful personae has somewhat faded into the landscape of forgotten television, I still think it would be great if she -- or another Elvira with her blessing -- made a comeback for those of us who enjoy such lighthearted fare.
In any event, I'm passing along the details below. You know what to do about that.
-- EZ
I kid, I kid, I kid!
The good people at Arrow Films are doing the unthinkable: they're giving the lady a makeover ... well, in her guise as the Horror queen Elvira, that is ... this November when her theatrical release Elvia: Mistress Of The Dark enjoys an all-new home video release. I've received the press materials just today, so I wanted to pass along word to everyone in the readership. I've only seen snippets of this one back in the day, so I couldn't speak to the full experience. I'm guessing that if you're an Elvira fan then it's probably something worth looking forward to.
Also, I remember back in the late 1980's and early 1990's that the lovely Ms. Peterson was quite the sensation. From what I recall, she played heavy on the sexual innuendo when promoting a line-up of Horror schlock that made the rounds on a cable channel. It was all in good fun; and -- if memory serves -- she had a respectable following back then as well. Though I think her delightful personae has somewhat faded into the landscape of forgotten television, I still think it would be great if she -- or another Elvira with her blessing -- made a comeback for those of us who enjoy such lighthearted fare.
In any event, I'm passing along the details below. You know what to do about that.
-- EZ
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
[Limited Edition]
[4K UHD]
11/12/24
On November 12th, Arrow Video delivers the beloved horror-comedy classic, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark on 4K UHD, starring the campy "hostess with mostest." In 1988, Elvira departed the red sofa on the Movie Macabre set to star in her first major motion picture, solidifying her status as a major comedy/pop culture icon. The Limited-Edition release features a brand new 4K restoration in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and hours of special features.
Elvira (Cassandra Peterson, Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold) quits her job and is down on her luck when the phone rings with the news that a distant aunt has died and named her in the will. She embarks on a cross-country trip to accept the inheritance. As it turns out, the relative has left Elvira a poodle, a decrepit manor, and a family cookbook. The prudish locals, led by Edie McClurg (Ferris Bueller's Day Off), aren’t happy that the goth temptress remains in their precious town, and Elvira appears bound for a one-night bonfire instead of the lush life she envisioned.
The special features include three vintage audio commentaries, a feature length making-of documentary with cast and crew, a featurette on the special effects, an introduction by the director, original storyboards, image galleries, and an Illustrated collector’s booklet with essays.
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