Cassandra Peterson is best known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark—the iconic horror hostess with a wicked sense of humor, a sharp tongue, and unforgettable style. Debuting in the early 1980s, she turned late-night horror hosting into a pop-culture phenomenon, blending camp, comedy, and gothic glamour like no one else. Beyond Elvira, Peterson has enjoyed a long career as an actress, author, and entertainment icon, remaining a beloved figure for fans of horror and cult cinema around the world. 🖤🎬

Horror icon Cassandra Peterson tells Howard in 1998 why she was ready to quit showbiz before landing the iconic role of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. | The Howard Stern Show

Cassandra Peterson — also known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark — grew up as a misfit kid with a bad perm, burn scars, and a mother who told her she’d never make it. Despite it all, she became a Las Vegas showgirl, a Groundling, a horror icon, and a beacon for weirdos everywhere. The “Martha Stewart of the Macabre” joins the latest episode of #TinfoilSwans to talk about her new cookbook, the cooking tip Vincent Price gave her, the advice she didn’t take from Elvis, and the power of entertaining

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