I wonder if she's hollow on the inside,
or has a delicious, gooey center...
In this weeks addition, you'll find details on the films and events at The Overlook Film Festival on April 27! I've also got the first look at some of the films screening at the Portland Horror Film Festival in June!! I have information on the Evil Dead Trilogy Marathon at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver, BC, the list of films screening at Grindtopia 5: Village of the Scorched Dates, news on Revenge of the Nerd Camp and MUCH MORE!
Of course, I've also updated the Horror Calendar with the return of Re-Imagined Radio to the Kiggins Theater in Vancouver, WA, details on the Skullface Astronaut Double Feature Horror Film Event in Salem, OR, the 15th Annual Vampire's Masquerade Ball in Portland, OR, and some nerdy burlesque performance across the Pacific Northwest. Just click on the Horror Calendar link for more details.
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This Just In!
The Overlook Film Festival, a four day starting on April 27 at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, OR, has released a schedule of events. You can visit The Overlook Film Festival website for the complete lineup, but here's a few of the events.
--- Roger Corman will be in attendance to accept the Overlook Film Festival's Master of Horror Award!
--- A closing night Secret Screening and Party.
--- All Access badge holder Exclusive Events, including Blackout, an experience for adults over 18 to walk through ALONE, The Chalet, an immersive theatrical experience for an audience of one, and much more.
--- Events for all badge holders include an Immersive Horror Game to play during the festival. Featuring planted actors, hidden clues, puzzles and twists, players can engage at their own comfort and level of interest. Details of the game's story will be revealed once the festival begins. Visit the Special Events Link for details on these and other events.
--- Movies and short films from around the world. Visit the Overview Link for a list of scheduled events and a description of the films playing.
Festival passes and room packages are still available at the Tickets and Passes link. You can also click on the Horror Calendar link and scroll down to April 27 for a full write up on the event.
The Portland Horror Film Festival, a three day event starting June 8 at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR), has announce the first wave of films screening at the festival. This is NOT the complete list, just about a third of the films coming to the festival. Visit the Portland Horror Film Festival website for the current list of films. You can also click on the Horror Calendar link and scroll down to June 8 for more details.
Ongoing
The Overlook Film Festival, a four day starting on April 27 at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, OR, has released a schedule of events. You can visit The Overlook Film Festival website for the complete lineup, but here's a few of the events.
--- Roger Corman will be in attendance to accept the Overlook Film Festival's Master of Horror Award!
--- A closing night Secret Screening and Party.
--- All Access badge holder Exclusive Events, including Blackout, an experience for adults over 18 to walk through ALONE, The Chalet, an immersive theatrical experience for an audience of one, and much more.
--- Events for all badge holders include an Immersive Horror Game to play during the festival. Featuring planted actors, hidden clues, puzzles and twists, players can engage at their own comfort and level of interest. Details of the game's story will be revealed once the festival begins. Visit the Special Events Link for details on these and other events.
--- Movies and short films from around the world. Visit the Overview Link for a list of scheduled events and a description of the films playing.
Festival passes and room packages are still available at the Tickets and Passes link. You can also click on the Horror Calendar link and scroll down to April 27 for a full write up on the event.
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The Portland Horror Film Festival, a three day event starting June 8 at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR), has announce the first wave of films screening at the festival. This is NOT the complete list, just about a third of the films coming to the festival. Visit the Portland Horror Film Festival website for the current list of films. You can also click on the Horror Calendar link and scroll down to June 8 for more details.
Ongoing
Raw, a French-Belgian horror film about a vegetarian college student who becomes a cannibal, opens tonight at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR). This film caused a stir on the festival circuit, as several viewers passed out during the film! The film runs through April 13. For more details, visit the Cinema 21 website.
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The Void, a Lovecraftian horror tale, opens tonight at the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) through Thursday, April 13. Visit the Grand Illusion Cinema website for showtimes.
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The 1984 comedy classic Ghostbusters plays through Wednesday, April 12, at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA). It's a great opportunity to catch the Ghostbusters cleaning up the town on the big screen! For more details, including showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Central Cinema website. And Wednesday's screening is just $1.99!
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Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Donnie Darko at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR). The film will play through April 13. Showtimes are now listed at the Cinema 21 website.
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Mcmenamins Mission Theater and Pub (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) has something groovy for all you primitive screwheads. Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn screens today at noon and 7:30 pm. The film also plays on Tuesday, April 11 and Wednesday, April 12 at 5:30 pm. Yeah, no need to go any further with a plot summary, you know why you should go see this one on the big screen. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Mission Theater website.
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Gattaca, a tale about a "shiny" dystopian future where one's genetic makeup determines every aspect of their life, plays at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) through Thursday, April 13. For showtimes, visit The Academy Theater website.
Haunted Attractions
Please visit the Haunted Attractions page for details on trap rooms and ghost tours in the Pacific Northwest, as well as an advance date for an October haunted attraction.
Open Film Submission
Open Auditions
April, 2017
Tuesday, April 11
Critical Hit Burlesque presents Burlynomicon at the Lovecraft Bar (421 SE Grand Ave in Portland, OR) tonight at 9:30 pm. The show features an array of talent from Portland and beyond, in a mythos inspired setting. Doors open at 9 pm and admission is $13 at the door. You must be 21 or older to attend. For more details, including a list of the performers, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Wednesday, April 12
The Void, a Lovecraftian horror tale, plays tonight at 7 pm at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC). For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Rio Theatre website.
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Weird Wednesday brings the sword and sandals epic Hercules Unchained (AKA Hercules and the Queen of Lydia) to The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) tonight at 9:15 pm. The film stars Steve Reeves in his second (and last) appearance as the Greek strongman, battling tigers and mercenaries on his way to restoring peace (and his memory). As always, admission is FREE, but you must be 21 or older to attend. And be sure to help keep Wednesdays WEIRD by stopping at the concession stand on your way into the theater! And remember, Hercules does not approve of outside food or beverages in the theater!! For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.
Thursday, April 13
You've seen the classic original, now heckle the sub-par sequel as Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) presents the Hecklevision version of Ghostbusters II tonight at 8 pm. Your witty texts will appear on the screen as the film plays, so join in the fun or just enjoy the fun. Remember, though this is an all ages show, some of the heckles can get raunchy. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Central Cinema website.
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Norwescon 40 takes place today through Sunday, April 16, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport (18740 International Blvd in Seattle, WA). For more details on the Pacific Northwest's "premiere science fiction and fantasy convention," and a link to ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Friday, April 14
Campout Cinema at the Museum of Pop Culture (325 5th Ave N in Seattle, WA: formerly the EMP Museum) will screen Raiders of the Lost Ark tonight at 7 pm at the Sky Church. Tickets are $14 and include admission to Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Worlds of Myth and Magic. Please note, you must be 21 or older to attend. For more details on the screening, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Colossal, starring Anne Hathaway, who finds herself in control of a kaiju attacking South Korea, opens tonight at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR). Showtimes are now listed on the Cinema 21 website.
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Also opening at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR) tonight is David Lynch: The Art of Life, a journey through his early life and career, guided by Lynch himself. No showtimes have been listed, so check back here, or visit the Cinema 21 website, later.
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The Void, a new Lovecraftian horror film about a hospital where the patients and personnel are changing into something inhuman, plays tonight and Sunday, April 16, at 9:30 pm at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
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The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) joins in the 15th anniversary celebration of Donnie Darko by presenting the restoration of both the original film and the director's cut! Showtimes have yet to be announced, so check back here, or at The Kiggins Theatre website, later.
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Whoa! The Matrix returns to the big screen at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) through Thursday, April 20. Showtimes have yet to be announced, so check back here, or visit The Academy Theater website, later in the month.
Saturday, April 15
Ray Harryhausen takes on another H. G. Wells classic as Rocket Sci-Fi Matinee presents First Men in the Moon at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) today at noon. Presented by Rocket Donuts, you don't want to miss a chance to see Harryhausen's work on the big screen! Tickets are just $3, and you can find a link to advance ticket sales, as well as more details on the screening, at the Pickford Film Center website.
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The screening of The 'Burbs, with acclaimed horror director Joe Dante in attendance at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) has sold out.
Monday, April 17
Tonight at 6:30 pm, the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents David Lynch: The Art of Life, a journey through his early life and career, guided by Lynch himself. For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Rio Theatre website.
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If the birds of the world decided to attack humanity, you might be happy to have attended Science and a Movie: The Birds tonight at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7 pm. Co-hosted by Pacific Science Center, the event starts with a presentation from scientist John Marzluff, who's researched the intelligence and abilities of corvids -- crows, ravens and jays. The presentation will be followed by a screening of Alfred Hitchcock's classic, The Birds, with a Q and A after the movie, moderated by Pacific Science Center. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Grindtopia 5: Village of the Scorched Dates takes place tonight at 6 pm at Hattie's Hat Backroom (5231 Ballard Ave NW in Seattle, WA). This event, sponsored by Grindtopia, is for those 21 or older. First up is Blind Date. A man has his blindness cured through cyborg technology, only to witness a serial killer in mid-murder. Sometimes it doesn't pay to keep your eyes open, I guess. The next film, Bert I. Gordon's Village of the Giants, starts around 8 pm. Taking H. G. Wells' The Food of the Gods, mix in a beach party movie, add Toni Basil (of Mickey fame) dancing in a cage and a young Ron Howard, serve in a Mr. B.I.G. glass and enjoy the weirdness. Finally, around 9:30 pm, Connie Stevens stars as undercover DEA agent in Scorchy. And she's not playing by the rules, as she rampages through 1970s Seattle! Admission is FREE, and you can save $2 off all burgers! And Hattie's is concocting a special drink menu inspired by the program!! Visit the Facebook Event Page for more details.
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David Lynch's Mulholland Drive plays tonight at 8:45 pm at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC). Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door (doors open at 8:15 pm). For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Tuesday, April 18
Horror Brew's Pub Quiz returns to Home, A Bar (719 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7:30 pm. Get your team together and try to win a gift certificate for Home, A Bar. Or maybe you'll win one of the awesome horror prizes raffled during the event! For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Thursday, April 20
Gothic Horror 101 is in session. Rhias Hall presents a film and discussion gathering at Scarecrow Video (5030 Roosevelt Way NE in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7 pm. Admission is free. Tonight's film is the Robert Wise classic, The Haunting. The film is proceeded by an introduction and information on what makes the film fit into the Gothic genre, and a discussion takes place after the screening.
Friday, April 21
Friday Night Frights presents Troll tonight at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA). Celebrate Earth Day a little early, as an apartment complex is turned into a fairy world by an evil wizard. The show starts at 10 pm and tickets are just $6. Visit the Facebook Event Page for more details.
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Colossal, starring Anne Hathaway as a woman who finds herself in control of a kaiju attacking South Korea, opens tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). For showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
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Terry Gilliam's dystopian masterpiece, Brazil, plays through April 27 at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR). Showtimes have not been announced, so check back here, or at The Academy Theater website, later in the month.
Saturday, April 22
If you're in the mood for an interactive murder mystery with a twist, head over to the Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave in Portland, OR) tonight at at 10 pm for Bare Assassin, a burlesque murder mystery. Presented by de Lioncourt Productions, this Clue-inspired show presents murder, mystry burlesque, tango and singing in an interactive storyline. You must be 21 or older to attend. For more details, including a list of performers and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The Lovecraftian feature, The Void, is hosted tonight by Weird Elephant at The Grand Cinema (606 S Fawcett Ave in Tacoma WA). For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The Analog Cafe and Theater (720 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) hosts Revenge of the Nerd Camp today starting at noon. Tickets are $20 and includes afternoon activities, evening concerts and a post-show DJ. Tickets for just the concert portion of the event are $12. You must be 21 or older to attend. Activities include tabletop gaming, Speed Friending, comics, raffle prizes and more. Collect enough merit badges and you'll take home a free souvenir pint glass! For all the details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page, or The Analog Facebook Event Page.
Sunday, April 23
The Seattle Lake City Toy Show takes place today from 8:30 am to 2 pm at the Lake City Community Center (12531 28th Ave NE in Seattle, WA). I'm sure Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy fans will find something fun to take home from this event. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) screens the classic What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? plays today at 5:15 and 8:15 pm. The film also plays on Monday, April 24, at 5:30 pm, on Wednesday, April 26 at 8:30 pm, Friday, April 28 at 5:15 pm and on Saturday, April 29, at 1:30 pm. Considered the first in the "psycho-biddy" subgenre, this black comedy played off the feud between stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, as their hatred towards each other oozed into the production. Their mutual animosity is the basis for the current TV show Feud. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Mission Theater website.
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It's a GROOVY Sunday at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC), as the theater presents The Evil Dead Trilogy Marathon starting at 5:30 pm! Yep, that's The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn and Army of Darkness, back-to-back on the big screen!! Costumes are welcome (and encouraged). Ticket are $15 in advance, and $18 at the door (doors open at 5 pm). Yeah, it will be a late evening, but at least you can face Monday morning with a smile on your face!! For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
