Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark & Queen Of Camp

She’s spooky, sexy, and hilariously self-aware—the one and only Elvira, Mistress of the Dark! In this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, we celebrate the enduring legacy of Cassandra Peterson’s iconic horror hostess who turned late-night TV into a gothic comedy masterpiece.

Host Tom Gulley dives into Elvira’s rise from humble beginnings on local Los Angeles television to becoming a global pop culture legend. Discover how she blended B-movie horror, razor-sharp wit, and over-the-top glam into one unforgettable persona that defined camp for a generation.

🕸️ In This Episode:

How Cassandra Peterson created the Elvira phenomenon

Behind-the-scenes stories from Movie Macabre

The impact of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark and Haunted Hills

How Elvira became a Halloween icon and feminist trailblazer

🎙️ Join Tom Gulley for a fang-tastic deep dive into the horror hostess who made bad movies—and good jokes—immortal.