Linnea Quigley is coming to Portland in July!

Okay, the rest of this edition of the Weekly Update is full of great stuff for Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans, but the big news is Linnea Quigley is coming to The Hollywood Theatre in July for a 30th anniversary screening of Night of the Demons in GORY-IOUS 35mm!

I'm sure she won't be appearing in the same makeup from the film.

But if she does, I DON'T CARE!

If you're a fan of 80s horror, you'll know her from other films such as The Return of the Living Dead, Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers, Silent Night, Deadly Night and over a hundred other films.  She is a true SCREAM QUEEN, and you won't want to miss seeing her at The Hollywood!  Tickets are on sale NOW, so don't miss out!!

As for the rest of the week, things are slowing down a bit, but I'm sure you'll find something to pass the time before THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!  Sure, the sunny weather might drive most of us away from the "great" outdoors, but you'll find plenty of things to keep you indoors and away from the summer heat.  And I've included a few events that might make you venture outside, if that's your thing. 

Indoors or out, the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar is full of great events coming to the region, and I do my best to keep things updated through the rest of the year and into 2019!  Keep checking back, as new events are posted as often as I find them!!

Remember, you can have your event posted on The Shadow Over Portland with ease.  Just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with all the details, and promotional artwork, and I'll do the rest.  Best of all, it's FREE!

And if you attend any of the events listed below, please help spread the word.  Let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!

Playing This Week

The Lakewood Playhouse (5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd in Lakewood, WA) production of Little Shop of Horrors closes this weekend, on Sunday, June 24th.  For showtimes and tickets, visit the Lakewood Playhouse website.

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The horror film Hereditary opens tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  The film runs through Thursday, June 28.  For more details, including showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Summer Repertory season continues at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR).  This week, catch the original Ghostbusters through June 21.  For more details and showtimes, visit the Academy Theater website.

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The Monolith comes back into orbit around The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) as the new, GLORIOUS 70mm print of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey returns for three encore showings.  The film will screen at 1 and 9:30 pm on Saturday, July 21, and at 9:30 pm on Sunday, July 22.  The previous screenings SOLD OUT quickly, so visit The Hollywood Theatre website as soon as possible!

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Scream Queen Linnea Quigley is coming to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) for a 30th anniversary screening of Night of the Demons in GORY-IOUS 35mm on Saturday, July 28, at 7 pm.  Quigley will be present for a post Q and A after the film, signings and more!  Tickets are now on sale, and you know this event will SELL OUT!  For advance ticket sales and more information, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

NOTE: Quigley will also be at Movie Madness (4320 SE Belmont St in Portland, OR) on Sunday, July 29, from noon to 1 pm for an autograph signing.

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Frenetic Films Productions latest feature, the anthology Spunk's Not Dead, screens at 8 pm on Thursday, July 19 at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).  The film is six crazy cautionary tales concerning a new drug, Spunk, sweeping the nation.  The film is recommended for those 18 and older.  The event includes trailers, raffle prizes and a Q and A.  Admission is $7.  Show your support for Pacific Northwest horror filmmakers and attend if you can!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

June, 2018

Wednesday, June 20

Weird Wednesday at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) takes a swim in the swamps with The Legend of Boggy Creek, showing tonight at 9:15 pm.  As always, admission is FREE, but you must be 18 or older to attend.  And don't forget to support The Joy's continuing efforts to keep Wednesdays WEIRD by stopping at the concession stand for some tasty treats and beverages before the show!  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.

Thursday, June 21

Manos Returns screens tonight at the Columbia City's Ark Lodge Cinemas (4816 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) at 8 pm.  Directed by local filmmaker Tonjia Atomic, the film features original cast members Tom Neyman and Jackey Neyman Jones (The Master and Debbie).  For additional details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Queer Horror returns to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of Wes Craven's Scream tonight at 9:30 pm.  Portland's premier drag clown Carla Rossi will be present for a pre-show tribute to this slasher classic.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Johnny Mnemonic, with Keanu Reeves, Henry Rollins, Dolph Lundgren and Ice-T, plays at the McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) tonight and tomorrow.  For showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit the Mission Theater website.

Friday, June 22

Local podcast The Horror Aisle hosts another edition of the Frightmare on Main Street series at The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) tonight at 9:30 pm.  Head in for crowd participation, games, prizes and tonight's feature, John Landis' horror/comedy classic, An American Werewolf in London.  Tickets are $10.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Kiggins Theatre website.

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The ACE Comic Con comes to the WaMu Theater and CenturyLink Field Event Center (800 Occidental Ave S in Seattle, WA) this weekend.  Along with plenty of comic artists and writers, and cosplayers, the feature guests are Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany (The Avengers).  More guests will be announced soon, so check out the Facebook Event Page or ACE Comic Con website for more details.

UPDATE: Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter) and Tom Holland (the latest Spider-Man) are scheduled to appear.

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Evil Dead The Musical takes to the stage tonight at the Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave in Portland, OR).  The show runs through July 14 and, of course, you can purchase seats in the "Splash Zone."  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Geekenders Present: Star Trek Burlesque at 8 pm tonight and tomorrow night at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC).  For more details, including a list of performers and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Summer Repertory season continues at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR).  This week, catch either (or both!) the anime film Kiki's Delivery Service or the sci fi comedy Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure through June 28.  For more details and showtimes (when available), visit the Academy Theater website.

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The Olympia Film Society Fright Club conclude the 30 years of Chucky celebration with with one final screening of Child's Play tonight at 9 pm  at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).  Tickets are available at the box office 1/2 hour before showtimes.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) will show Back to the Future through Thursday, June 28.  For more details, including showtimes, visit The Joy Cinema website.

Saturday, June 23

The Destiny City Comics and Arts Festival takes place at noon today at Alma Mater Tacoma (1322 S Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA).  The event will host independent writers and artists who want to sell you their latest creation.  For more details when available, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Dragonfly Cinema (822 Bay St in Port Orchard, WA) presents Serenity Nerd Night this evening.  It starts at 6 pm at Jak Aktion Comics and Games (839 Bay St in Port Orchard, WA) for Serenity trivia, then head to the Dragonfly for a costume contest and screening of the film Serenity at 7 pm.  Tickets are $10.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, June 24

The 17th Annual Gothic Pride Seattle Parade takes place today from 10 am to 4 pm.  Details are coming, so check back later, or visit the Facebook Event Page.

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ParanormalPub: Oregon Ghost Stories returns to the McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.  Historian and paranormal investigator Rocky Smith will share ghost stories accumulated from his years of paranormal research, his knowledge of Oregon history and willingness to listen to fellow Oregonians share their brushes with the paranormal.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Tuesday, June 26

The Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR) will screen 1925's Phantom of the Opera, starring the great Lon Chaney, tonight at 7 pm.  The film include a live musical accompaniment by Sonochromatic.  For more details, visit the Darkside Cinema website.