I apologize for missing any events, but I haven't had the time to scour the Internet as I did last year. I hope to do better next year, and you can help by sending an email to shadowoverportland@live.com with details of the event you're hosting/know of/heard a rumor about. Remember, I do not charge for listing any event on my updates or the Horror Calendar.
Speaking of which, the Horror Calendar will be back up and running sometime next week. I'll have to retype everything, and figured I'd wait until after the MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR before attempting it. Stay tuned, Northwest Horror Fans, as you know the spooky happenings don't end after October 31!
Continuing
St. Helens, OR, continues to celebrate the filming of Disney Channel's Original Movie, Halloweentown at this Oregon town. You can find more information on all the happenings through October at the Facebook Event Page.
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Open Gallery (323 NW 6th Ave) in Portland, OR, presents Every Day is Halloween, an art show presented by Pork Magazine and Goblinko. The show features original drawings by Sean Aaberg and denim vests by Katie Aaberg, a Goblinko Megamall Pop-Up Shop (and I bought a few cool things from them during the CineLucha Fest on Saturday, so check them out!) and MORE!! The show runs through November 1, and you'll find more details at the Facebook Event Page.
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The subtitled German Horror Film, Good Night Mommy, continues at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave) in Portland, OR, through Thursday, November 5. A pair of twin brothers suspect the woman returning to their home after cosmetic surgery is not their mother and, as expected, things go bad from there. Visit the Cinema 21 website for more details and showtimes.
The film is also at The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St) in Vancouver, WA, from October 30 through Tuesday, November 3. You can find more details, and a list of showtimes, at The Kiggins Theatre website.
The film is also at The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St) in Vancouver, WA, from October 30 through Tuesday, November 3. You can find more details, and a list of showtimes, at The Kiggins Theatre website.
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The Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave) in Portland, OR, brings back a Halloween favorite with Murder Mystery Machine. The Funhouse Lounge Improv Company craft a bloody murder mystery from audince suggestions and set loose the sleuths of Mystery Inc. to investigate. ZOINKS! That means Scooby Doo and his human friends will puzzle over clues, chase monsters, unmask the villain (one assumes) and treat themselves to Scooby snacks.
Of course, this isn't your standard Saturday morning fare, as the event is considered "R-rated" for themes and simulated violence. So think twice before you bring the kiddies.
The show starts at 7 pm Thursday through Saturday, through November 7. Tickets are available in advance for $12, and at the door for $16. All Thursday night performances are "pay what you want," as long as tickets are available. For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit the Funhouse Lounge website.
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The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St) in Portland, OR, is screening The Exorcist through Sunday, November 1. It should mention this is the Director's Cut, with additional scenes and some superimposed demon faces. Not sure it such additions were needed, but watching the Spider Walk sequence on the big screen will be a treat! Visit The Academy Theater website for showtimes.
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Carrie The Musical continues live performances at The Brunish Theatre (1111 SW Broadway) in Portland, OR, through November 7. And those attending in costume on the Halloween performance will be entered in a raffle, to win two tickets to the next production, at the end of the show. Visit the Facebook Event Page for more details.
Friday, October 30
The 1963 classic ghost story, The Haunting, screens at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd) in Portland, OR, tonight at 7 pm. Well, at least as long as 8 more people buy advance tickets, as of this post.
The winner of a close vote for October's This is Your Theater, the Robert Wise film (The Day the Earth Stood Still, West Side Story and Star Trek: The Motion Picture) will play is advance ticket sales reach 75. And, if you're a fan of creepy ghost stories, this is one to check out. Visit The Hollywood Theatre link for advance ticket sales.
The 1963 classic ghost story, The Haunting, screens at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd) in Portland, OR, tonight at 7 pm. Well, at least as long as 8 more people buy advance tickets, as of this post.
The winner of a close vote for October's This is Your Theater, the Robert Wise film (The Day the Earth Stood Still, West Side Story and Star Trek: The Motion Picture) will play is advance ticket sales reach 75. And, if you're a fan of creepy ghost stories, this is one to check out. Visit The Hollywood Theatre link for advance ticket sales.
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And should you feel like catching a second classic horror film at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd) in Portland, OR, check out the modern vampire classic, Let The Right One In.
This Swedish film, presented by Projekt Records and Movies in the Dark, follows Oskar, a bullied 12 year old boy, who meets the mysterious Eli, who just moved into his apartment complex. Eli, like Oskar, harbors her own dark secret, only her's are real, where Oskar's are still fantasy. The film starts at 9:30 pm and you can get more details, as well as a link to advance ticket sales, at The Hollywood Theatre website.
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Evil Dead The Musical hits the stage at Studio 1398 (1398 Cartwright St) in Vancouver, BC, tonight at 7 and 10:15 pm, and on Halloween night at 6 and 9:15 pm. And yes, there will be a SPLATTER ZONE! For more details, visit the Evil Dead The Musical website.
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The 7th Street Theater (313 7th St) in Hoquiam, WA, screens the giant monster classic Tremors tonight and Halloween night at 7:30 pm. Sure, the movie takes place in a desert setting, not a coastal town like Hoquiam, but watching Kevin Bacon and Fred Williams (both TERRIFIC in the film!) battle Graboids on the big screen is a cause for celebration. Visit the 7th Street Theater website for more details and advance ticket sales.
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The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St) in Vancouver, WA, screens the animated feature Extraordinary Tales. tonight at 5:30 pm, Halloween night at 3:30 and 5:15 pm, November 1 at 3 pm, November 2 at 6:30 pm and November 3 at 8:30 pm. Based on five of Edgar Allan Poe's stories, the anthology features the voice talents of Sir Christopher Lee (his final film performance), Bela Lugosi, Julian Sands, Guillermo del Toro and Roger Corman. I saw this film at the H, P. Lovecraft Film Festival earlier in the month and felt is was a bit uneven at times, as far as the animation is concerned, and the wrap around story is pretty lame. Still, it's contains some great images and listening to Lee and Lugosi read Poe is a treat. Visit The Kiggins Theatre website for more details.
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The Northwest Film Center (1219 SW Park Ave) in Portland, OR, presents Grisly, Ghastly, Ghoulish Animated Horror tonight at 7 pm. LAIKA Brand Manager Mark Shapiro traveled the globe to hand pick this program of macabre and shocking shorts, which ARE NOT recommended for the young or squeamish. For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the official website.
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And follow the animated horror at The Northwest Film Center (1219 SW Park Ave) in Portland, OR, with a screening of the Val Lewton classic, I Walk with a Zombie at 9:15 pm. I don't think I need explain why you shouldn't miss this big screen presentation a classic horror film, so find more details at the link.
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The Olympia Film Society Fright Club presents Rosemary's Baby tonight at The Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE) in Olympia, WA. The film starts at 9 pm and you'll find more details, including advance ticket sales, at the link.
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Oh, VHS Uber Alles, you had me at "flatulent mud-men." If I lived anywhere near The Grand Illusion Cinema (1409 NE 50th St) in Seattle, WA, I'd bee at the screening of Spookies in GLORIOUS VHS! How can a Horror Fan resist demonic possession, demon critters, an arachno-woman, zombies and an electric-tentacled beast in addition to the gastro-intestinally challenged mud-men, all for just $2? For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Shot here in the Pacific Northwest, Zombie Cats from Mars incorporates cat actors doing bad things to the residence of Portland, OR. What, isn't that normal cat behavior? The film screens tonight and Halloween night at 5 pm, as well as 6 pm on November 1, at The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St) in Portland, OR. For more details, visit The Clinton Street Theater website.
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The EMP (325 5th Ave N) in Seattle, WA, screens one of the best Haunted-House-in-Space features made, Alien, tonight at 8 pm. While the chest bursting scene is a classic, the film does borrow heavily from Planet of the Vampires (as well as It! The Terror from Beyond Space), but is still quite engaging. And the set designs will never look better when on the big screen! For more details, visit the link.
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The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway) in Tigard, OR, ends the Halloween season with another first run feature, Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse. Yes, it just like it sounds, including R-rated language, zombie gore and boobs. And I can't wait to see what the merit badge for surviving the zompocalypse looks like. For more details and showtimes, visit The Joy Cinema website.
Saturday, October 31
Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, you know I HAVE TO POST THIS SONG. Good luck getting it out of your head, as IT'S HALLOWEEN!!! Put on your mask, get to one of these events and have a happy, happy Halloween!!
Saturday, October 31
Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, you know I HAVE TO POST THIS SONG. Good luck getting it out of your head, as IT'S HALLOWEEN!!! Put on your mask, get to one of these events and have a happy, happy Halloween!!
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Norway, a vampire film with a message about Greece politics, opens tonight at The Northwest Film Center (1219 SW Park Ave) in Portland, OR. Part of a double feature, the Val Lewton classic, I Walk with a Zombie screens right after! Get more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, at The Northwest Film Center website.
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The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St) in Seattle, WA, and The Sprocket Society present Halloween Monster Mania, a collection of classic movie trailers, various shorts and, OH MY GOD, the seldom seen Invasion of the Saucer-Men, all in GLORIOUS 16mm! Yes, that's the film that hasn't been released to any home video format since the VHS version in the 90s!!! If you can make it, this is the MUST SEE movie this October! The show starts at 8:30 pm and you can find more details at The Grand Illusion website.
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It's often assumed, even by our closest friends and family members, that Horror Fans are unaffected by the real events happening in the world. Instead, those people view us as taking an opportunity to revel in the gory details of real life violence. Even one of my closest friends was surprised I didn't scour the web for unedited photos of the Boston Marathon Bombing, as it was assumed I'd be interested in such sights.
But what people don't get is Horror Fans know the difference between the mayhem on the screen, full of latex, phony blood and CGI, and the true suffering inflicted upon those caught in real life horror. There is a difference, and we know the boundary between artificial mayhem and reality.
Which is why I'm happy to post about the Halloween Bash Benefit at the VFW Hall (570 W Douglas Blvd) in Winston, OR. A response to the horrific events at UCC earlier this month, the Bash is an attempt to form unity, conversation and celebrate Halloween with a cause. Organizers say 100% of the proceeds will to go charity and the families affected by the tragic shooting. The event starts at 11 am and runs through 2:30 am November 1. If you're in the area, be sure to attend. You'll find more details at the Facebook Event Page.
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The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St) in Vancouver, WA, wants you do to the Time Warp again, as The Rocky Horror Picture Show screens tonight in GLORIOUS 35mm tonight at 10 pm. Hosted by the Kiggen's own Denton Delinquents, prop bags are available for sale at the theater (sorry, no outsite props allowed) and OF COURSE you can dress up. For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit The Kiggins Theatre website.
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You can spend Halloween afternoon watching Lon Chaney in 1929's Phantom of the Opera at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd) in Portland, OR, with a LIVE ORGAN ACCOMPANIMENT!
Presented in conjunction with the Columbia River Theatre Organ Society, organist Martin Ellis will provide a live soundtrack to this classic silent film. The show starts at 2 pm, and you'll find more details, as well as a link for advance ticket sales, at The Hollywood Theatre website.
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The Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N. Proctor St) in Tacoma, WA, expect another sold out show with The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Doors open at 10:45 pm and entries in the Costume Contest could win a weekend pass to Crypticon Seattle 2016! For more details, visit the Blue Mouse Facebook Page.
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If you're into pub crawls, Barcrawls.com is hosting Night of the Crawling Dead, allowing you to eat, drink and be scary! Costumes are encouraged. For more details visit the link or Barcrawls.comhttp://www.barcrawls.com/portland/halloween.
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Local game centers are hosting Halloween celebrations. Red Castle Games event starts at 7 pm, while Guardian Games kicks things off at 10 am. Visit the links above for more details.
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The Doll Asylum is open at 6315 N. Michigan Ave in Portland, OR, and as the main photo suggests, it's really creepy! The Asylum is open from 5 to 9 pm October 30 and 31 with no admission charged, though if you'd like to admit a doll to the asylum, the caretakers will be happy to accept them. For more details, visit the official website.
Remember, if you attend any of these events, let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!!
