Category: Elvira

October Cinema

“That country whose people are autumn people, thinking only autumn thoughts. Whose people passing at night on the empty walks sound like rain. . . .” — The October Country, by Ray Bradbury "Thinking only autumn thoughts” is how I operate during the fall season, especially in October. I think autumn thoughts year round, of course, but in … Continue reading October Cinema →

What I’ve Been Watching: September/October 2026

How about another rundown of the movies I’ve been laying eyes on lately? Several horror flicks show up in this batch because, well, it’s horror season! The Mist (2007) Frank Darabont’s 2007 adaptation of Stephen King’s novella The Mist has really grown into a favorite of mine over the years. It’s an excellent example of … Continue reading What I’ve Been Watching: September/October 2026 →

Hot Shots of the Week: Elvira’s Life in Panties

Last fall, when I stumbled across this W magazine piece on Elvira, AKA Cassandra Peterson, I completely misread it as “Elvira Looks Back at Her Life in PANTIES.” As you might imagine, I got really excited about an in-depth article about Elvira’s panties. That’s the sort of hard-hitting journalism the world needs right now! Sadly, … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Elvira’s Life in Panties →

The Art of the Ad: It Had to Be Built!

When they named a game after me, it had to be built! Elvira, Mistress of the Dark The list of Elvira merchandise is long and always growing. The Mistress of the Dark has already made a few appearances in this series over the years because, well, who doesn’t want a sexy goth chick with epic … Continue reading The Art of the Ad: It Had to Be Built! →