It's almost time, kiddies! It's almost THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!

Yes indeed, we're past the halfway point of September, the evenings are getting cool and pumpkin spice is infusing every beverage and food imaginable.

Of course, just because you CAN add pumpkin spice to pea soup

doesn't mean you SHOULD to it.

That all means THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR is almost upon us, and The Shadow Over Portland office is doing it's best to keep Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans up to date with ALL the movies, festivals and haunted attractions in the area.

To start, head to the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar for all the news on stage events, films and festivals, cons and events in the coming month.  Hey, you can find out everything happening for the rest of 2018, and even get a sneak peek at 2019 while you're at the page!

Than check out the Halloween 2018 page for all the details on the corn mazes, haunted mazes and haunted attractions across the region.  I'm still working on getting everything listed, so you'll want to keep checking back for updates!

And, as you're looking over the site, if you noticed I missed an event you are hosting, or one you know about, send me an email at shadowoverportland@live.com with the details and promotional artwork and I'll take care of the rest!  Best of all, I have the perfect payment plan to fit any advertising budget; there are NO PAYMENTS!  Getting your event posted on the site is, as always, absolutely FREE!!

Enjoy this edition of the Weekly Update, and keep checking back for all the news you need to keep your Halloween season spooky and fun!

Now Playing

Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave in Portland, OR) presents Back to the Future, the Musical Parody through Saturday, September 29.  This live presentation features 14 original songs.  For more details and ticket information, visit the Facebook Event Page.

September, 2018

Friday, September 21

Friday Night Frights celebrates its four year anniversary with a screening of the comedy/horror/splatter-fest Zombieland at 10 pm tonight at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA).  For up to date details about the screening, and all the special treats planned, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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In honor of Stephen King's 71st birthday, The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents a double feature in GLORIOUS 35mm!  The show starts at 7 pm with the King/Romero classic, Creepshow, followed by Cat's Eye.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen a 4K remastered version of Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes tonight at 11:30 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, September 22

The next Frankenstein's Comicbook Swap takes place today from noon to 6 pm at the East Portland Eagle Lodge 3256 (4904 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR).  Come celebrate Hobbit Day and purchase some swell comics as well!  Admission is just $1 (kids and elders admitted FREE), or pay $5 for early bird admission at 11 am!  The event also takes donations of canned food for the Oregon Food Bank.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Don't stray far from the East Portland Eagle Lodge 3256 (4904 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR), as Comix Thing takes over after Comic Swap moves out!  Explore all the underground comic books, zines and VHS tapes, with music by Wyrd War wyzard DJ Dennis Dread, from 9 pm to midnight.  Admission is just $1.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) and the Columbia River Theatre Organ Society presents the 1927 haunted mansion classic The Cat and the Canary, with LIVE musical accompaniment by Dean Lemire at the Beverly Ruth Nelson Memorial Organ, today at 2 pm.  Advance ticket sales haven't been posted yet, so keep checking back here, or at the Facebook Event Page, for upcoming details.

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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents a 40th anniversary screening of the classic slasher film, Halloween, with actor P. J. Soles in attendance for a post-screening Q and A, tonight starting at 7 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

NOTE: This event is SOLD OUT.

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Weird Elephant at The Grand Cinema (606 S Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) brings John Landis' Schlock to the big screen tonight at 11 pm.  I don't think anything else needs to be said, except this should be FUN!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, September 23

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the Roger Corman classic, Rock and Roll High School, with actor P. J. Soles in attendance for a post-screening Q and A, tonight at 6 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

NOTE: This event is SOLD OUT.

NOTE: P. J. Soles will be at Movie Madness Video (4320 SE Belmont St in Portland, OR) starting at noon today for an in-store signing event.

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Told you they were showing all the films!  The McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) screens Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull through Tuesday, September 25.  For showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit the Mission Theater website.

Monday, September 24

The Rio Theatre (1660 Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents Anime Monday Double Bill, with a screening of the 20th anniversary remastered version of Perfect Blue at 7:45 pm, followed by The Night is Short, Walk On Girl at about 9:30 pm.  See one, or check out both for one low price.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Wednesday, September 26

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) celebrates the 40 yahren anniversary of the original Battlestar Galactica with a screening of the feature length pilot for the 1978 sci-fi show.  Showtime is 7:30 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Thursday, September 27

Fathom Events will bring the 1986 animated feature Transformers: The Movie to theaters nationwide tonight at 7 pm PST.  For more details, including the location of a screening near you and advance ticket sales, visit the Fathom Events website.

Saturday, September 29

The Vancouver Toy Junkies will host a Vintage Toy and Collectible Show today at Warehouse '23 (100 Columbia St #201 in Vancouver, WA).  Early bird admission is $10 and gets you into the show at 9:30 am.  General admission is $3 starting at 10:30 am.  Kids are admitted free.  The show runs until 2:30 pm.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Zombie Ball 2018, hosted by the Roseburg Fright Club, takes place at 8 pm tonight at the Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 (749 SE Jackson St in Roseburg, OR).  Expect music, horror films, Ghouly Bags to the first 24 through the door, King and Queen of the Undead costume contest, contests for other zombie abilities and MUCH MORE!  You must be 21 or older to attend.  Tickets are $12.50 each, or $20 for two.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.