Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:comic_book_series
gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
gptkbp:abilities use items to solve puzzles
gptkbp:adaptation Elvira character
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:video_games
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film
film of the same name
gptkbp:art_style Various directors
comic book art
2 D graphics
gptkbp:artwork gptkb:Various_Artists
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Halloween
gptkbp:audience PG-13
cult following
gptkbp:author gptkb:Cassandra_Peterson
gptkbp:availability abandonware status
gptkbp:available_in digital format
gptkbp:based_on Elvira character
gptkbp:box_office $5,000,000
$5.4 million
5.4 million USD
gptkbp:budget 1 million USD
$1 million
$1,000,000
gptkbp:character gptkb:Elvira
gptkbp:character_design gptkb:Cassandra_Peterson
gptkbp:character_development Elvira's backstory
gptkbp:character_traits witty
intelligent
independent
seductive
gptkbp:choreography Various choreographers
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Robert_Draper
gptkb:Robert_C._New
gptkbp:combat_system minimal
gptkbp:costume_design Various designers
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Cassandra_Peterson
gptkb:John_Paragon
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
positive reviews
gptkbp:crossover gptkb:Frankenstein
gptkb:The_Phantom_of_the_Opera
gptkb:The_Mummy
gptkb:The_Wolfman
with other comics
gptkbp:cult_status gptkb:true
gptkbp:cultural_impact cult classic
cult following
inspired video games
inspired merchandise
inspired fan art
inspired fan fiction
inspired Halloween costumes
inspired parodies
inspired comic books
inspired social media presence
inspired fan conventions
inspired TV appearances
gptkbp:design Various designers
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Horrorsoft
gptkbp:difficulty gptkb:medium
gptkbp:director gptkb:James_Signorelli
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:New_World_Pictures
gptkb:Cannon_Films
gptkbp:editing gptkb:Michael_A._Stevenson
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Michael_A._Stevenson
gptkbp:famous_quote “ I’m not a witch, I’m your wife!”
gptkbp:fan_art fan creations
gptkbp:fan_base dedicated fans
horror fans
cult film enthusiasts
comic book readers
Halloween enthusiasts
gptkbp:fan_events gptkb:Fan_conventions
gptkbp:features gptkb:Elvira
gptkb:humor
gptkbp:features_character gptkb:Elvira
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:1988_Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:1988
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Elvira's_Haunted_Hills
gptkbp:follows Elvira's adventures
gptkbp:game_awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:game_community active fan community
gptkbp:game_design independent studio
gptkbp:game_engine gptkb:custom_engine
gptkbp:game_features multiple endings
gptkbp:game_length approximately 10 hours
gptkbp:game_mechanics exploration and puzzle-solving
gptkbp:game_mode single-player
gptkbp:game_setting haunted mansion
gptkbp:game_updates no significant updates post-release
gptkbp:game_world gptkb:fantasy_world
gptkbp:gameplay point-and-click
gptkbp:genre gptkb:comedy
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:horror
gptkb:horror_films
gptkbp:has_adaptation gptkb:animated_series
Various adaptations
gptkbp:has_awards Various awards
Eisner Award nominations
gptkbp:has_cameo Various actors
other horror icons
Cameos by celebrities
gptkbp:has_collaborations_with gptkb:Various_artists
other comic series
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact cult following
gptkbp:has_fan_base Dedicated fan base
gptkbp:has_film Documentaries about Elvira
gptkbp:has_influence_on on media
Other musicals
gptkbp:has_legacy Influence on pop culture
in pop culture
gptkbp:has_merchandise gptkb:comic_books
related products
gptkbp:has_social_media_presence Active social media presence
gptkbp:has_song Various lyricists
gptkbp:has_soundtrack Various composers
Original cast recording
gptkbp:has_spin_offs gptkb:Elvira's_Haunted_Hills
Various spin-offs
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (novel)
gptkbp:has_themes supernatural
horror, comedy, sexuality
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:VHS
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkb:1990
gptkbp:in-game_items various collectibles
gptkbp:influence inspired future horror games
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:video_games
gptkb:horror_genre
gptkb:television_shows
gptkb:horror_films
gptkb:merchandising
drag performances
pop culture
Halloween costumes
pop culture references
horror comics
horror comedy genre
subsequent horror comedies
camp culture.
cult film movement.
drag culture.
female horror icons.
horror comedy genre.
female horror hosts
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:horror_films
B-movies
comedy films
text adventure games
Elvira character
gptkbp:influences gptkb:horror_genre
gptkb:comedy
classic horror films
gptkbp:inspiration Elvira character
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:Elvira:_The_Arcade_Game
gptkb:Elvira:_The_Horror_Hostess
gptkb:Elvira's_Movie_Macabre
Elvira's Haunted Hills (film)
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (video game)
gptkbp:inspired_by vampire lore
gothic literature
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (film)
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as Cassandra Peterson as Elvira
gptkbp:isbn 978-0517581234
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy inspired merchandise.
inspired video games.
inspired television specials.
inspired comic books.
inspired Halloween costumes.
influential in horror gaming
gptkbp:lighting Various designers
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Elvira
gptkbp:merchandise gptkb:video_game_adaptations
gptkb:figurines
Elvira dolls
Elvira comic books
Elvira costumes
Elvira video games
Elvira memorabilia
gptkbp:music Thomas Chase
gptkbp:music_composer Thomas Chase
gptkbp:narrative interactive story
gptkbp:narrative_theme gptkb:horror_films
gptkbp:notable_artists gptkb:Frank_Thorne
gptkbp:notable_authors gptkb:Dan_Brereton
gptkbp:notable_characters Elvira, various supporting characters
gptkbp:notable_for humor and camp
gptkbp:notable_performance Numerous performances
gptkbp:notable_quote " I’m not a witch, I’m a horror hostess!"
“ I’m here to make you laugh and scream.”
“ I’m not a witch, I’m a horror hostess.”
gptkbp:notable_song The Girl with the Most Cake
gptkbp:notable_story_arc gptkb:The_Curse_of_the_Dark
gptkbp:notable_villains gptkb:Dracula
gptkb:monsters
gptkb:Witchblade
gptkb:Countess
gptkbp:number_of_issues gptkb:20
50
gptkbp:number_of_stages Various stage managers
gptkbp:page_count 192
gptkbp:performed_at various theaters
gptkbp:platform gptkb:MS-DOS
gptkb:Amiga
gptkbp:players first-person
gptkbp:plot Elvira inherits a house from her late aunt.
Elvira tries to produce a stage show.
Elvira's aunt was a witch.
Elvira's love interest is a local man.
Elvira faces opposition from a local conservative group.
Elvira's journey in a haunted house.
rescue Elvira from evil forces
Elvira encounters supernatural elements.
Elvira faces challenges from her relatives.
Elvira inherits a mansion.
Elvira's comedic adventures.
gptkbp:popularity cult classic status
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:1989
gptkbp:produced_by Theatrical Productions
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Cannon_Group
Cassandra Peterson Productions
gptkbp:promotions Promotional events
gptkbp:publication_year gptkb:1991
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Crown_Publishing_Group
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Horrorsoft
gptkb:Misty_Productions
Claypool Comics
gptkbp:puzzles inventory-based
gptkbp:rating PG-13
gptkbp:related_to Elvira character
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (film)
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1988
gptkb:1990
September 30, 1988
gptkbp:release_format theatrical
gptkbp:release_platform gptkb:Atari_ST
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1988
gptkb:1990
gptkbp:released initially released in Europe
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:United_States
monthly issues
gptkbp:reviews Mixed reviews
gptkbp:role gptkb:protagonist
gptkbp:runtime 96 minutes
97 minutes
Approximately 90 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:Cassandra_Peterson
gptkb:Sam_Egan
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Cassandra_Peterson
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Elvira_II:_The_Jaws_of_Cerberus
gptkb:Elvira's_Haunted_Hills
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:California
gptkb:fictional_universe
horror universe
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Fallbrook,_California
gptkb:California
gptkb:horror
haunted locations
gptkbp:sound_design Various designers
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:Elvira:_Mistress_of_the_Dark_Soundtrack
original music
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Cassandra_Peterson
gptkbp:story_arc multiple storylines
gptkbp:style gptkb:Camping
gptkbp:target_audience teenagers and adults
gptkbp:themes gptkb:identity
gptkb:family
gptkb:feminism
empowerment
self-acceptance
gptkbp:tradition comic conventions
gptkbp:user_interface point-and-click interface
gptkbp:voice_acting gptkb:Cassandra_Peterson
gptkbp:written_by Various Writers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Elvira,_Mistress_of_the_Dark
gptkb:Cassandra_Peterson
gptkb:Elvira
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5