Elvira is a character created by Los Angeles actress Cassandra Peterson, who generated a fan base of mostly young boys and men by wearing a black, gothic, cleavage-enhancing gown while hosting “Movie Macabre,” a weekly horror movie series back in the 80s.
Peterson imbued her goth-vamp character with a comical, quirky/quick-witted persona and valley girl talk.
Elvira’s Movie Macabre airs late Friday night and early Saturday mornings, depending on time zones. Here’s a list of where you can see the show: Movie Macabre Schedule Fall 2010