Cassandra Peterson, the woman behind Elvira, reveals the story of how a tragic childhood accident became the spark for her iconic career. Burned and scarred at 18 months, she grew up feeling like a misfit, fueling her love for horror. From performing in Las Vegas to working with comedy legends, her journey led to the role that changed everything: Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. With encounters from Elvis to Frank Sinatra, and a life filled with wild twists and shocking moments, Cassandra’s memoir tells the remarkable story of how she became the Queen of Halloween.
But can the world handle the full truth of Elvira’s rise?