Elves
“They're Not Working For Santa...Anymore”
Synopsis
While conducting a pagan ritual in the woods with her friends, Kirsten inadvertently awakens the spirit of a demonic Christmas elf involved in a neo-Nazi plot to bring about the master race. After the rent-a-Santa in her department store is murdered, an unemployed, alcoholic ex-cop takes the job and the two set out to unravel the mystery.
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ELVES trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-20
Top Cast
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Dan Haggerty
Mike McGavin
Julie Austin
Kirsten
Deanna Lund
Kirsten's Mother
Borah Silver
Kirsten's Grandfather
Mansell Rivers-Bland
Rubinkreuz
Christopher Graham
Willy
Laura Lichstein
Brooke
Stacey Dye
Amy
Winter Monk
Kurt
Jeff Austin
Emil
Allen Lee
Dr. Fitzgerald
Paul Rohrer
Professor O'Conner
Ken Carpenter
Shaver
Michael Tatlock
Hugh Reed
Michael Herst
Sgt. DeSoto
Chris Hamner
Kevin
D.L. Walker
Dave
James Albert
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Mandel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Mandel, Mike Griffin, Bruce A. Taylor
- Original Score
- Vladimir Horunzhy
- Original Title
- Elves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Triangle Film Corporation, Fitzgerald Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Mandel
Jeffrey Mandel, Mike Griffin, Bruce A. Taylor
Vladimir Horunzhy
Mike Wemple, Kenny Carmack
Tom Matthies, Ken Koenig, Douglas K. Grimm
Mark Paglia, John Fitzgerald, Dale Mitchell, Jerry Graham
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey Mandel
Director
Jeffrey Mandel
Writer
Bob Bragg
Stunt Coordinator
Vladimir Horunzhy
Original Music Composer
Kenny Carmack
Director of Photography
Tom Matthies
Editor
Kari Stewart
Production Design
Mike Griffin
Writer
Bruce A. Taylor
Writer
Mark Paglia
Producer
Ken Koenig
Editor
Douglas K. Grimm
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elves about?
While conducting a pagan ritual in the woods with her friends, Kirsten inadvertently awakens the spirit of a demonic Christmas elf involved in a neo-Nazi plot to bring about the master race. After the rent-a-Santa in her department store is murdered, an unemployed, alcoholic ex-cop takes the job and the two set out to unravel the mystery.
Who directed Elves?
Elves was directed by Jeffrey Mandel.
Who stars in Elves?
The principal cast of Elves includes Dan Haggerty, Julie Austin, Deanna Lund, Borah Silver, Mansell Rivers-Bland.
When was Elves released and how long is it?
Elves was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Elves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elves was composed by Vladimir Horunzhy.