
Biography
Cassandra Peterson is an American actress best known for her on-screen horror hostess character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. She gained fame on Los Angeles television station KHJ wearing a black, gothic, cleavage-enhancing gown as host of Movie Macabre, a weekly horror movie presentation. Her wickedly vampish appearance is offset by her comical character, quirky/quick-witted personality, and valley girl-type speech.
Acted in 101
2020s
- 2026
Vincent Price: What Keeps Us Alive
Movie
- 2022
Dr. Jackie
Cassandra Peterson · 1 episode
- 2021
Netflix and Chills with Dr. Elvira
Elvira · 5 episodes
Elvira's 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark · 4 episodes
- 2020
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
(archive footage)
2010s
- 2019
- 2016
- 2014
Elvira's 10 Nights of Halloween
Elvira · 13 episodes
- 2013
Bruno & Earlene Go to Vegas
Artie Duke
- 2012
- 2011
Devil's Night
Elvira
- 2010
Elvira's Movie Macabre
Elvira · 26 episodes
All About Evil
Linda
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
The Boneyard Collection
Elvira (segment "Her Morbid Desires")
- 2007
The Search for the Next Elvira
TV
The Return of the Living Dead: The Decade of Darkness
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
- 2006
American Scary
Elvira (archive footage)
Elvira's Something Weird
Elvira · 7 episodes
Red Riding Hood
Hunter's Mom
- 2005
- 2004
Monsterama
Elvira · 25 episodes
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
Elvira
Elvira's Movies to Die For
Elvira · 10 episodes
Elvira's Horror Classics
Elvira · 6 episodes
- 2002
- 2000
Raise the Dead Featuring Elvira
Elvira · 8 episodes
Bride of Monster Mania
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
1990s
- 1999
Encounter in the Third Dimension
Elvira
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania
Elvira
- 1997
KCAL Halloween Scream
Elvira
Superstition
Elvira
EP Daily
TV
Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun
Elvira
Monster Mania
Elvira
- 1996
The Ketchup Vampires II
Elvira
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
It's My Party
Party Guest
- 1995
The Ketchup Vampires
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Attack of the Killer B-Movies
Elvira
- 1994
- 1993
Elvira's Halloween Movie Schlock-A-Thon
Elvira · 7 episodes
The Elvira Show
Elvira
- 1992
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
Elvira
WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits
Elvira
- 1991
Hulkamania 6
Elvira - Commentator
Ted & Venus
Lisa
- 1990
Midnight Madness
Elvira · 15 episodes
1980s
- 1989
Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira
Elvira · 6 episodes
Elvira's Thriller Theatre
Elvira · 20 episodes
- 1988
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Elvira
- 1987
- 1986
Elvira's Halloween Special
Elvira
WrestleMania II
Elvira / Guest Commentator
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Elvira
- 1985
Echo Park
Sheri
Get Out of My Room
Movie
Elvira's ThrillerVideo
Elvira · 24 episodes
- 1984
Cheeseball Presents
Elvira
Last of the Great Survivors
Elvira
Uncensored
Skit characters
- 1983
The Sting II
O'Malley's Girl
The Paragon of Comedy
Elvira
Balboa
Angie Stoddard
Filmgore
Elvira
- 1982
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
Busty Nurse
The Best of Sex and Violence
(archive footage)
Famous T & A
Katya (archive footage)
- 1981
- 1980
Coast to Coast
Dinner Party Guest
Beyond Westworld
Dance Hall Girl · 1 episode
1970s
- 1978
- 1977
- 1976
- 1975
- 1974
The Working Girls
Katya
- 1972
- 1971
Wrote 5
2000s
- 2002
1990s
- 1993
The Elvira Show
Writer
1980s
- 1988
- 1986
Elvira's Halloween Special
Writer
- 1981
Created 2
2000s
- 2007
The Search for the Next Elvira
Creator
1980s
- 1981
Costume and makeup 1
2010s
- 2017
Kuso
Wardrobe Assistant
Produced 1
2000s
- 2007
The Search for the Next Elvira
Producer
Appearances31
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
In Search of Darkness: Part III
Self
- 2021
Le Passeur immobile
Self
- 2020
In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover
Host - Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
In Search of Darkness: Part II
Self
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1
Self
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Too Macabre: The Making of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Self
Making Fun: The Story of Funko
Self
- 2017
- 2016
- 2014
Scream Queens: Horror Heroines Exposed
Self
- 2013
Rewind This!
Self
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
Let’s Spend the Night Together: Confessions of Rock’s Greatest Groupies
self
2000s
- 2009
- 2006
Vampira: The Movie
Herself
- 2004
Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts
Self
1990s
- 1998
- 1994
Spooky World
Self
Thanked in the credits1
1990s
- 1998
Sex Files: Portrait of the Soul
Thanks