Elvira and Gonk

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  • Officially Licensed Elvira T-Shirt
  • Artwork by Aaron Lea
  • Printed on our super soft 4.5oz 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton shirts
  • Custom Printed on Demand
  • Due to the custom nature of this item, we only accept exchanges on defective garments

About Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

Cassandra Peterson created the Elvira character in 1981 for a Los Angeles TV horror host position, developing her signature look—the towering black beehive, plunging neckline, and razor-sharp wit—into one of the most recognizable horror icons of the 1980s. Before landing the role, Peterson had worked as a Las Vegas showgirl, a go-go dancer in Italy, and a member of the groundbreaking comedy troupe The Groundlings. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988) allowed Peterson to bring her beloved character to the big screen, combining horror parody with fish-out-of-water comedy as Elvira inherits a house in a conservative small town. The character's appeal transcended the horror genre, making Elvira a mainstream pop culture phenomenon who appeared on everything from pinball machines to Halloween costumes, proving that horror hosting could be an art form.

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Melissa

Love,love, love this shirt! True to size and arrived quickly. A must have for any Elvira fan!!

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Andrew

Stunning picture! My daughter loves Elvira and is going to love this shirt!