Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#1Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 9/30/14 at 1:39pm
The dumbest movie you'll ever love.
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
~ Muhammad Ali
#2Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 9/30/14 at 1:46pmWatched this gem just a few weeks ago. A tremendously stupid film, but so damn fun to watch. I have been a fan for years.
#2Today 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.
finebydesign
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/17/07
#3Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 9/30/14 at 3:33pmThis film is terrific!
#4Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 9/30/14 at 3:59pmOne of my favorites also. Can we never speak of ELVIRA'S HAUNTED HILLS though?
"Pardon my prior Mcfee slip. I know how to spell her name. I just don't know how to type it." -Talulah
finebydesign
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/17/07
#5Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 9/30/14 at 4:47pmLOVE 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.
#6Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 9/30/14 at 5:38pmElvira needs to come to Broadway. NOW.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#7Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 9/30/14 at 5:50pmThis 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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#8Today 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
#9Today 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.
Those Blocked: SueStorm. N2N Nate. Good riddence to stupid! Rad-Z, shill begone!
#10Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 9/30/14 at 11:54pmTo 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.
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#11Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 9/30/14 at 11:55pmMe too!
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#12Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 10/1/14 at 12:27amJG2, 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!"
#13Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 10/1/14 at 1:12amDepending on the company, I give the answer. It makes my wife roll her eyes. Too often I chuckle to myself. lol
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
#14Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 10/1/14 at 1:16amLOL. But it makes my day when people get the reference.
#15Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 10/1/14 at 4:47amI 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!
Darreyl with an L!
#16Today in 1988: ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK Opened
Posted: 10/1/14 at 9:34amShe's been working on getting another film made for years now, she says.
