Is Elvira: Mistress of the Dark scary?

MyCinema has not rated Elvira: Mistress of the Dark for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, fantasy, and horror film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Elvira: Mistress of the Dark in the US?

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and 2 more, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Elvira: Mistress of the Dark?

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Is Elvira: Mistress of the Dark suitable for kids?

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB19881h 36mComedy / Fantasy / Horror

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

Name: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Released: 1988-09-30
Duration: 96 min

Elvira makes her Big Scream Debut in her Hot New Comedy.

Arriving in the small town of Fallwell, Massachusetts to claim her inheritance, horror hostess Elvira receives a less than enthusiastic reception from the conservative locals, including her sinister uncle Vincent.

TMDB audience score

Based on 645 votes

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Elvira: Mistress of the Dark at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 36m

At 1h 36m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Comedy · Fantasy · Horror

TMDB files it under comedy, fantasy, and horror.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 9 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 6 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 645 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Elvira: Mistress of the Dark tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 36m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 645 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

Is Elvira: Mistress of the Dark scary?: MyCinema has not rated Elvira: Mistress of the Dark for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, fantasy, and horror film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Elvira: Mistress of the Dark in the US?: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and 2 more, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Elvira: Mistress of the Dark?: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Is Elvira: Mistress of the Dark suitable for kids?: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.