Some characters are so iconic that you recognize them instantly, even without having seen their films. Elvira, mistress of the dark, is exactly that kind of cultural phenomenon. Created and portrayed by Cassandra Peterson, Elvira emerged in the 1980s as the host of "Elvira's Movie Macabre," a show dedicated to B-horror films. With her striking gothic appearance, bold fashion choices, sarcastic humor, and razor-sharp wit, she quickly transcended her role as a TV host to become an enduring pop cul