Cassandra Peterson, the actress who plays Elvira, was born.
Cassandra Peterson creates the character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, which would later star in Elvira's Haunted Hills.
Elvira's Haunted Hills, a comedy horror film starring Cassandra Peterson as Elvira, is released.
Elvira and her companion arrive at the gloomy Castle Hellsubus to attend the funeral of the recently deceased Count Regula.
Elvira encounters the eccentric and witty Count Vladimere Hellsubus, the current lord of the castle.
The family gathers to learn about Count Regula's will, revealing mysterious conditions that must be met.
Elvira learns about the Hellsubus family curse that brings misfortune and madness to its members.
Elvira and Count Vladimere develop a complicated romantic connection amidst the chaos of the castle.
Supernatural events and ghost sightings escalate, frightening the inhabitants of the castle.
After the curse is lifted and peace restored, Elvira and Vladimere plan to leave the castle together.
