Movies Like Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988)

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is a 1988 comedy, fantasy, horror film from James Signorelli with a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Elvira's Haunted Hills and I Married a Witch.

Comedy Fantasy Horror

Elvira's Haunted Hills

2002

The setting is Carpathia. The year is 1851. When Elvira gets kicked out of an Inn for a slight monetary discrepancy, she is rescued by a local who takes her to stay at the castle in the hills high above the village. The fact that she happens to resemble the count's former "missing" wife opens a can of worms or two.

5.5

MagicScore

I Married a Witch

1942

A 17th-century witch returns to wreak havoc in the life of a descendant of the Puritan witch hunter who burned her.

6.8

MagicScore

The Princess and the Frog

2009

A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.

7.2

MagicScore

The Covenant

2006

Four young men who belong to a supernatural legacy are forced to battle a fifth power long thought to have died out. Another great force they must contend with is the jealousy and suspicion that threatens to tear them apart.

5.6

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Warlock III: The End of Innocence

1999

A college student unexpectedly finds that she has inherited a derelict house. Accompanied by a group of friends, she goes there to clear it of heirlooms before the structure is demolished. Almost immediately, she and her friends are targeted by a powerful warlock who is very interested in her bloodline.

4.4

MagicScore

Viva Las Vegas

1964

Lucky Jackson arrives in town with his car literally in tow ready for the first Las Vegas Grand Prix - once he has the money to buy an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the pretty swimming pool manageress takes his mind off things. It seems he will lose both race and girl, problems made more difficult by rivalry from Elmo Mancini, fellow racer and womaniser.

6.2

MagicScore

The Hangover

2009

When three friends finally come to after a raucous night of bachelor-party revelry, they find a baby in the closet and a tiger in the bathroom. But they can't seem to locate their best friend, Doug – who's supposed to be tying the knot. Launching a frantic search for Doug, the trio perseveres through a nasty hangover to try to make it to the church on time.

7.3

MagicScore

Murder Mystery

2019

On a long-awaited trip to Europe, a New York City cop and his hairdresser wife scramble to solve a baffling murder aboard a billionaire's yacht.

6.3

MagicScore

The Bachelor

1955

Paolo Anselmi is a happily single man. He lives in a flat with a friend but is forced to leave when the friend gets married. He then goes to a boarding house where he flirts with a girl but ditches her when she proposes marriage. When he goes and visits his mother he finds out that she is also trying to find the right girl for him. Is he going to surrender this time?

6.4

MagicScore

#10

Waiting...

2005

Employees at a Bennigan's-like restaurant (called, creatively enough, Shenanigan's), kill time before their real lives get started. But while they wait, they'll have to deal with picky customers who want their steak cooked to order and enthusiastic managers who want to build the perfect wait staff. Luckily, these employees have effective revenge tactics.

6.2

MagicScore

#11

Terror in the Aisles

1984

A non-stop roller coaster ride through the scariest moments of the greatest terror films of all time.

6.1

MagicScore

#12

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

2018

When ten-year-old Lewis is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky (and creepy) old mansion with a mysterious ticking noise that emanates from the walls. Upon discovering that his uncle is a warlock, Lewis begins learning magic, but when he rebelliously resurrects an evil warlock he must find the secret of the house and save the world from destruction.

6.3

MagicScore

#13

Sabrina the Teenage Witch

1996

A girl, sent by her parents to live with her two eccentric aunts, finds out on her sixteenth birthday that she is a witch.

6.7

MagicScore

#14

Teen Witch

1989

Louise is not very popular at her highschool. Then she learns that she's descended from the witches of Salem and has inherited their powers. At first she uses them to get back at the girls and teachers who teased her and to win the heart of the handsome footballer's captain. But soon she has doubts if it's right to 'cheat' her way to popularity.

6.0

MagicScore

#15

Ghoulies

1985

A young man and his girlfriend move into the man's old mansion home, where he becomes possessed by a need to control ancient demons.

4.9

MagicScore

#16

Long Shot

2019

Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.

6.7

MagicScore

#17

Love Clinic

2015

A young female urologist opens an office in the same building as a male obstetrician. Eventually, they become entangled in a romance that allows them to grow and heal together.

6.5

MagicScore

#18

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs

1960

Keiko, whom everyone calls Mama, narrates her story: she's a hostess on the Ginza, 30, a widow. She describes life's vicious cycle: acting cheerful around drunks, dressing and living well to convey confidence, needing money for these expenses and for her demanding mother and brother, and knowing she's growing older.

7.9

MagicScore

#19

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004

Harry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts.

8.0

MagicScore

#20

Halloweentown

1998

On her 13th birthday, Marnie learns she's a witch, discovers a secret portal, and is transported to Halloweentown — a magical place where ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves live apart from the human world. But she soon finds herself battling wicked warlocks, evil curses, and endless surprises.

6.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Elvira: Mistress of the Dark?

The top films similar to Elvira: Mistress of the Dark by MovieMagicScore are Elvira's Haunted Hills (5.5), I Married a Witch (6.8), The Princess and the Frog (7.2). Each shares comedy/fantasy/horror themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Elvira: Mistress of the Dark worth watching?

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10 from 580 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Elvira: Mistress of the Dark?

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) is a comedy, fantasy, horror film directed by James Signorelli, starring Cassandra Peterson, William Morgan Sheppard, Daniel Greene.

Where can I find more recommendations like Elvira: Mistress of the Dark?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

This ranked list pairs Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988), a comedy and fantasy and horror film from James Signorelli, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Cassandra Peterson take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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