Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Devil's Wedding Night is a 1981 Italian horror film directed by Luigi Batzella. The movie follows the story of Count Dracula's son, Prince Vlad, who is in search of a virgin bride in order to continue his lineage. To find the perfect bride, Vlad and his servant, Nemesis, attend a wedding celebration that takes place in a castle in Transylvania.
During the festivities, Vlad sets his sights on the beautiful and innocent Princess Saphiria, who is unfortunately betrothed to a man she does not love. Vlad, aided by his supernatural powers, manages to seduce Saphiria by taking on the appearance of her betrothed. He then abducts her to his castle to be his bride.
Meanwhile, a professor from England, Dr. Van Helsing, arrives in Transylvania in order to investigate the recent disappearance of young women. Together with his beautiful assistant, Karen, Van Helsing begins to uncover the truth behind Vlad's activities and sets out to put an end to his evil plans.
Throughout the film, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, makes frequent appearances, providing her signature commentary and humor as she ridicules the film's plot, acting, and special effects. She also appears in various comedic sketches between commercial breaks.
The movie plays with various horror movie tropes, including spooky castles, supernatural abilities, and innocent victims. There are also elements of romance, as Vlad's obsession with Saphiria is reminiscent of classic Gothic love stories.
Despite its low budget and cheesy special effects, Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Devil's Wedding Night manages to provide enjoyable B-movie entertainment. The film's campy humor and over-the-top performances, coupled with Elvira's witty remarks, create an entertaining viewing experience that leans into the film's flaws to laugh at itself.
Overall, Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Devil's Wedding Night is a fun, campy horror movie that will likely entertain fans of B-movies and horror-comedies. Its combination of spooky horror elements and comedic satire create a unique viewing experience that stays true to the eccentric stylings of Elvira herself.
Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Devil's Wedding Night is a 1981 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.
It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.6.
