Episode 262: Elvira Mistress of the Dark (1987)


Rundown

We're watching Elvira: Mistress of the Dark again and are pretty sure this movie needs no introduction or explanation for why it was picked. Cassandra Peterson is a treasure and if you don't like this movie, you hate fun, freedom and America.

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Quote of the Episode:

"You have to look at stuff like Elvira... in the same lens you look at Wet Hot American Summer" -Matt

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