The Woman Behind Elvira: Cassandra Peterson
Update: 2024-10-30
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She's a sexy, campy, horror icon and the Mistress of Darkness herself, Elvira. Beloved for her vampire sex appeal and satire, Elvira has been in numerous films and even inspired a comic book character. The woman behind the character, Cassandra Peterson, has been sitting on her throne as the Queen of Halloween for 40 years. But a revelation in Cassandra's memoir had us falling in love with Elvira all over again. Cassandra is queer and has been in a relationship with a woman for decades. Today, We speak with Cassandra about creating the character Elvira, her decision to come out, and how Elvira is celebrating the spooky season.
Check out Cassandra's book Yours Cruelly, Elvira here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/yours-cruelly-elvira-memoirs-of-the-mistress-of-the-dark-cassandra-peterson/17373922
Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.
Follow the show and keep up with the conversation across platfroms @Pride.
*This episode originally aired in 2021.
Check out Cassandra's book Yours Cruelly, Elvira here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/yours-cruelly-elvira-memoirs-of-the-mistress-of-the-dark-cassandra-peterson/17373922
Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.
Follow the show and keep up with the conversation across platfroms @Pride.
*This episode originally aired in 2021.
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