Still, her enthusiasm for Halloween hasn’t dimmed. “It’s a big deal,” she says. “If I could be the queen of any holiday, it would be Halloween.”
🎃 Elvira Forever
Peterson will officially mark 45 years as Elvira in 2026. Whether she’s at conventions like Spooky Empire in Orlando or in her fans’ living rooms via streaming reruns, the Mistress of the Dark remains a cultural icon who refuses to fade away.
As she puts it best: “The character lives a separate life without me.” And for millions of fans who grew up with her humor, horror, and heart — that’s exactly how it should be.
