Set back in 1851 in the Carpathia Mountains of Romania, Elvira the Mistress of the Dark" en route to Paris with her maidservant Zou Zou for a can-can revue, stop for the night at a haunted castle owned by a certain Vladimir Hellsubus whose long dead wife bears an eerie resemblance to Elvira.
- RichardAugust 3, 2025I bought Elvira’s Haunted Hills on DVD purely because, well, it’s Elvira. After first seeing her host horror classics on TV, I was already hooked on her blend of vampy glam and razor-sharp wit. This film, set in 1851 Romania, is a cheeky gothic spoof that leans hard into camp, melodrama, and classic horror tropes. It’s a loving homage to Roger Corman, Vincent Price and Edgar Allan Poe films, complete with elaborate sets, dramatic lighting and over the top performances. That said, it’s not for everyone. The humor is proudly lowbrow, the budget is modest and the tone is unapologetically camp. But if you’re a fan of Elvira or vintage horror parody, it’s a riot. It’s a love letter to gothic schlock, and Elvira makes it sing. That DVD was a no brainer, and it’s earned its spot on the shelf.
Elvira's Haunted Hills Trivia
Elvira's Haunted Hills was released on October 31, 2002.
Elvira's Haunted Hills was directed by Sam Irvin.
Elvira's Haunted Hills has a runtime of 90m.
Elvira's Haunted Hills was produced by Mark Pierson.
Set back in 1851 in the Carpathia Mountains of Romania, Elvira the Mistress of the Dark" en route to Paris with her maidservant Zou Zou for a can-can revue, stop for the night at a haunted castle owned by a certain Vladimir Hellsubus whose long dead wife bears an eerie resemblance to Elvira.
The key characters in Elvira's Haunted Hills are Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson), Zou Zou (Mary Jo Smith), Lord Vladimere Hellsubus (Richard O'Brien).
Elvira's Haunted Hills is rated PG-13.
Elvira's Haunted Hills is a Comedy, Horror film.
Elvira's Haunted Hills has an audience rating of 4.6 out of 10.
Elvira's Haunted Hills had a budget of $1.5M.