Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark February 14, 2026 I went into Cruelly Yours expecting a book steeped in classic B-horror—the late-night movies and camp that made Elvira feel timeless. That part is there, but the book is far more interested in how Cassandra Peterson survived long enough to become Elvira in the first place. Much of the memoir focuses on her early years: struggling as an actress, working as a Vegas showgirl, and growing up […]