Series synopsis
Elvira's Thriller Theatre is an Australian sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on 10 on March 8, 1989. It ended on March 5, 1990. It stars Cassandra Peterson.
Cassandra Peterson as Elvira hosts this Australian horror television series, produced by Queen B Productions. Originally Broadcast on Network 10 Australia Wednesdays at 11:30pm from 8 March 1989 and the following year on Mondays at 10:30. The show had a huge following, capturing 30% of the Australian viewing market, with 50% of fan mail being written by women.
Premise
Cassandra Peterson as Elvira hosts this Australian horror television series, produced by Queen B Productions. Originally Broadcast on Network 10 Australia Wednesdays at 11:30pm from 8 March 1989 and the following year on Mondays at 10:30. The show had a huge following, capturing 30% of the Australian viewing market, with 50% of fan mail being written by women.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Cassandra Peterson as Elvira
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | March 8, 1989 | March 5, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Die Monster Die (1965) Daniel Haller's film version or a tale by H P Lovecraft. An American visits his fiancée in England and finds her family is mutating. Staring Nick Adams, Boris Karloff and Freda Jackson. |
March 8, 1989 |
| 2 |
House of Wax (1953) The tale of a handsome man who turns into a monster when he is mutilated in a fire at his wax museum. With Vincent Price and Frank Lovejoy. |
March 15, 1989 |
| 3 |
The Incredible 2 Headed Transplant (1971) The head of a sadistic killer is grafted onto the body of a dim-witted giant. Pat Priest, Casey Kasem. |
March 22, 1989 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 10 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 8, 1989 |
| Last aired | March 5, 1990 |
| Status | ended |