Vampira: About Sex, Death and Taxes
Directed by Mika J. Ripatti1995 64mDocumentary
7.1
The documentary featured Maila Nurmi, the Finnish-born actress who created the character "Vampira." She had her own show on a local Los Angeles TV station in the 1950's, and is believed to be the first "horror" hostess. Her show was canceled after one season. She tried to sue Elvira for stealing her act, and lost.
