

Elvira's Movie Macabre
1981-09-26 · 120 min / episode · ★ 7.2
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, presents low-budget scary movies and provides sarcastic, campy commentary all while bringing the voluptuous charm & energy that only she can give.
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- Cassandra Peterson
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- Panacea Entertainment
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- United States of America
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- Ended
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