Elvira
Elvira

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Elvira is a campy horror-themed pop culture icon, the "Mistress of the Dark," known for her Gothic, low-cut black dress, large black bouffant hair, and dark, pun-filled sense of humor. Created and portrayed by actress and writer Cassandra Peterson, Elvira first gained fame as a television horror movie host and later starred in films and numerous other media, becoming a beloved and enduring symbol of Halloween and all things spooky.