Friday, December 18
Christopher Walken intends to end the war between Heaven and Hell, and only more cowbells, ur, a young girl and a former priest can stop him. Projekt Records and Movies in the Dark, in conjunction with The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd) in Portland, OR, present a 35mm screening of The Prophecy tonight at 9:30 pm. Advance tickets are available for $8 at The Hollywood Theatre website.
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The Wes Craven classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street, screens tonight at 9 pm at The Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE) in Olympia, WA. Presented as part of the Olympic Film Society Fright Club series, this is one film I shouldn't have to explain why you need to see it on the big screen. Tickets are $9, $6 for OFS members. Doors open at 8:30 pm, with the show starting at 9 pm. Tickets (if available) can be purchased a half hour before the show, and the Mezzanine Lounge will be open to those 21 or older (and yes, ID is required). For more details, visit the link.
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Of course, we all wonder what would happen should a porn director with five bucks be inspired by Star Wars and Blade Runner (thanks to Bleeding Skull for that summery). The result is Droid, presented by VHS Uber Alles (with special thanks to Scarecrow Video) at the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St) in Seattle, WA. And seriously, with such a summery, you can't afford to miss this screening. Tickets are just $2, and you can find more details at the Facebook Event Page.
Saturday, December 19
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The Fear PDX Haunted House (5413 N Columbia Blvd) in Portland, OR, presents The Fear PDX-Mas, five haunted attractions with one admission price, from 7 to 11 pm tonight and tomorrow (December 19). Visit Elf Block Nine, The House of Krampus, A Zombie Christmas Story, Rudolph's Revenge and MORE! Tickets to the five attractions are only $20 (VIP Fast Passes are $35). For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Fear PDX website.
The Mental Trap Escape Room (3855 SW Murray Blvd) in Beaverton, OR, has opened a Krampus House with new puzzles and storyline. The room is open through December 29, and you can visit the Facebook Event page, or the official website, for more details.
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"Hooray for Santie Claus!" and the EMP Museum (325 5th Ave N) in Seattle, WA, for screening Santa Claus Verse The Martians again this holiday season. The film screens at 11 am, 12:30 and 2 pm at the JBL Theater. That's right, BACK TO BACK SCREENINGS, and you don't have Joel and the 'bots to help you through it (I pity the projectionist). Admission is free, and you'll find more details at the event webpage or the EMP website.
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Oh yes, Portland Horror Fans, you knew it was coming. It wouldn't be the Horror-day season without The Grindhouse Film Festival screening that feel-good classic, Silent Night, Deadly Night, in GLORIOUS 35mm! Presented tonight only at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd) in Portland, OR, this is the night a pseudo Santa went crazy and extracted horrible punishment on those deemed NAUGHTY. Which includes most of the cast of this film. It's a sleazy holiday classic NOT TO BE MISSED on the big screen. The show starts at 7:30 pm and you'll find more details, as well as link for advance ticket sales (for $8 and a modest processing fee), at The Hollywood Theatre website.
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Up in Vancouver, BC, you can attend the Madhaus Tim Burton Theme Ball at the Hindenburg (23 W Cordova). Featuring world class burlesque, a freak show and fire performance, and MORE, this event is expected to sell out fast. Visit the Facebook Event Page for more details and a link to advance ticket sales.
Sunday, December 20
Okay, Horror Fans, let me know if you've heard this one before. A group teens is being stalked and murdered by a guy in a mask. This time, it's a welder's mask. Well, it might sound familiar, but you might want to check out The Welder today at 2 pm at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd) in Portland, OR, as this slasher flick is written and directed by 14 year old Benjamin Deeth! Oh, and he's in the movie as well. Not much to go on, but it could be the start of a horror filmmaker's career, so head to The Hollywood Theatre website for more details and advance ticket sales.
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And, if you're not ready to call it a day after that, head to Dante's (350 W. Burnside) in Portland, OR, as Miss Kennedy's Theater of Burlesque presents A Very Kubrick Christmas. I expect at least one performance will be based on The Shining (it would fit into the Horror-Day season), but as for the rest of Kubrick's films, well, you have to go see for yourself. You can find more details, a list of performers, and a link to advance ticket sales, at the Facebook Event Page. You must be 21 or older to attend.
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Or, should you want something a bit less heady, head to The Analog Cafe (720 NE Hawthorne) in Portland, OR, for A Burlesque Nightmare Before Christmas. A tribute to all things Tim Burton, expect some performances based on A Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands and more. Additional details, and a link to advance ticket sales, can be found at the Facebook Event Page. You must be 21 or older to attend.
Wednesday, December 23
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YIPPEE-Ki-Yay, Mother.... Yes, another theater is screening the perfect Christmas movie, Die Hard, in Portland. The McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan) will show this holiday classic, as nothing is more heart warming than a man reuniting with his family by SHOOTING FAUX TERRORISTS IN THE FACE! The film screens tonight at 8 pm, and 5:30 and 8:30 pm on Monday, December 21. For more information, visit the Mission Theater website.
Should you need something more heartwarming, but with a bit of a nasty edge to it, head to the St Johns Booksellers (8622 N. Lombard St) in Portland, OR, for Storytime with the Grinch. Dr. Seuss's classic tale with be read by guest A. C. Adair, then you're invited to sing to the Christmas Ships at Cathedral Park. The reading starts at 5 pm, and you can find more information at the Facebook Event Page.
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"Hooray for Santie Claus!" and the The Joy Cinema (11959 SW Pacific Highway) in Tigard, OR, for screening Santa Claus Verse The Martians as part of this week's Weird Wednesday offering. Admission is free (you must be 21 or older to attend), and you won't have Joel and the 'bots to help you through this one. But you'll be surrounded by like minded fans, and you can spend some extra cash as the snack bar before the event. Oh, and The Joy serves BEER, which will make this camp classic much more fun. The show starts at 9:20 pm and you'll find more details at The Joy Cinema and Pub website later in the week.
Thursday, December 24
Nope, no poster for this one.
As if you hadn't guessed it by the time you've read my entry!
Okay, I know it's a Secret Screening tonight at The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St) in Portland, OR. But I'm including this one as the Facebook Post (which I can't find right now) says the film has a much higher budget than the usual Secret Screening movies. And you want to avoid water, even in the event of thirst. Um, I wonder what the movie is? I'm not giving the title away, and you won't find any mention of that cryptic clue at The Clinton Street Theater website. The film starts at midnight, so Santa will know you're awake. Just not at home, so that's good. But, as the screening is a fundraiser for the Portland Fire and Rescue Toy and Joy Makers (donations are suggested at $5 or a new toy for admission), he'll probably be extra nice to you. Unless you just walk in for the show, then expect a post movie visit from Krampus.
Saturday, December 26
Oh, Renton Horror Fans, Santa is dropping a great Christmas gift into your toxic filled stocking. Tonight at The Renton Civic Theater (507 S 3rd St) in Renton, WA, you can catch Toxic Avenger The Musical at 6 pm. Okay, you have to buy tickets, which you might think negates the whole idea of a Christmas present. But come on, the musical version of Toxie on stage should be enough make you spend some of your holiday budget on this one. And it might erase the pain of a family holiday visit. You never know. Visit the Toxic Avenger The Musical website for more details.
Sunday, December 27
If you're in the mood to end the month with a bit of spicy fun, head to The Analog Cafe (720 NE Hawthorne) in Portland, OR, for A Burlesque Nightmare Before Christmas. A tribute to all things Tim Burton, expect some performances based on A Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands and more. Additional details, and a link to advance ticket sales, can be found at the Facebook Event Page. You must be 21 or older to attend.
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Well, that's what I have for now. Check back next week for any New Years Eve updates. Or, if you want to plan out things into 2016, check out the Horror Calendar, updated with guests at Northwest Cons, as well as screenings of great movies into October. Yes, The Shadow Over Portland does it's best to keep Northwest Horror Fans informed of the spooky offerings in the area!
If you have an event you'd like listed, email me at shadowoverportland@live.com and I'll include it, if I think Northwest Horror Fans would want to hear about it. And I do post information about sci-fi and fantasy offerings, so please, let me know about your event and I'll be willing to include it if my readers would be interested.
And, as always, should you attend any of the events I've listed, let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland.
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