“___: Mistress of the Dark” (1988 cult classic) Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

MISTRESS (noun)
1. an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
2. a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)
CLASSIC (adjective)
1. of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
2. well-known and long-established in form or style
CLASSIC (noun)
1. a creation of the highest excellence
2. an artist who has created classic works

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17. Epiphanies

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21. Deed holder

23. ___ out (effusively discussed a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, say)

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28. Prairie plants

30. “L.O.T.R.” volcano with an ominous name

31. "Take care"

34. Drink in a pint glass

35. Expression represented as a “D” in emoticons

38. Prunes

39. “He’s ___, but . . .” (setup for hypotheticals about attractive men with red flags)

40. Suggestion, colloquially

41. Home screen for a Blu-ray or a video game

43. Heavenly

45. Ish

49. Silvery hair color

52. Like the patterns of some spring dresses

53. Investor’s purchase

54. Texter’s “Still awake?”

56. Fix

57. Have some

58. Administrative region that contains Paris

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13. Bloody prick

14. Maruchan competitor

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29. Antidepressant type, for short

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