Elves (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1989, Elves is a horror film directed by Jeffrey Mandel, running about 89 minutes. “They're Not Working For Santa...Anymore” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman discovers that she is the focus of an evil nazi experiment involving selective breeding and summoned elves, an attempt to create a race of supermen. She and two of her friends are trapped in a department store with an elf, and only Dan Haggerty, as the renegade loose-cannon Santa Claus, can save them.
Who’s in it. Elves stars Dan Haggerty as Mike McGavin, Julie Austin as Kirsten, Deanna Lund as Kirsten's Mother and Borah Silver as Kirsten's Grandfather, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Elves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elves tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elves (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Elves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Elves worth watching?
- Elves holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Elves?
- Elves stars Dan Haggerty, Julie Austin, Deanna Lund, Borah Silver and Mansell Rivers-Bland.
- When was Elves released?
- Elves was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.