Wednesday, December 12, 2018

The weather may be cooler, but Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans will find things HEATING UP!


Forget the weather outside, the genre events coming to the Pacific Northwest are getting FRIGHTFUL, as you'll see in this edition of the Weekly Update.  John McClane is blasting his way into several theaters (and a stage production), along with gremlins, killer Santas and zombies.  On the nicer side, you'll find angels, Batman, Santa taking on Martians and helpful ghosts redirecting a miser's life.  Best of all, the granddaddy of cinematic vampires, Nosferatu, returns to The Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR, for an encore screening next weekend! 

And, of course, Krampus will be lurking about!!  Damn, that Christmas demon is EVERYWHERE now!

His continued presence shouldn't be a surprise,
as he's pals with a jolly old elf!

But the fun doesn't stop in December, Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans!  I've been adding some great events coming in 2019, from news on guests in several area cons, to stage productions, and MUCH MORE!!  Check out the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar for all the news you need to plan out the New Year.  And don't forget, I'm updating it every few days, so keep checking back!

If you want your upcoming event listed on the calendar, all you need to do is email me at shadowoverportland@live.com and I'll take care of the rest.  Best of all, you'll reach hundreds of Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans across the Pacific Northwest for FREE!

So have a great holiday season, and may your days be merry and full of FUN AND FRIGHT!!  And don't forget, The Shadow Over Portland will continue to cover the Pacific Northwest in 2019!

Now Playing

Die Hard: The Parody Musical returns to the Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave in Portland, OR) to put the Ho-Ho-Ho back in the holidays!  The production runs through Saturday, December 29.  For more details, including showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Time to Twist Your Dickens at the Portland Center Stage at The Armory (128 NW Eleventh Ave in Portland, OR), as Second City's riff on the classic A Christmas Carol returns.  The production is updated every year, so expect some new jokes mixing in with old favorites.  The production runs through Sunday, December 23.  For more details, including showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit the Portland Center Stage website.

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The Dragonfly Cinema (822 Bay St in Port Orchard, WA) will screen Border, a "midnight movie for the artiest of art-houses," through Tuesday, December 16.  The film is based on a novella by Swedish writer John Ajvide Lindquist (Let the Right One In)  For more details and showtimes, visit the Facebook Event Page or the Dragonfly Cinema website.

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The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) will show the holiday horror film Gremlins through Thursday, December 13.  For more details, visit the Academy Theater website.

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Also at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) this week is Frank Capra's classic Christmas fantasy It's a Wonderful Life, playing through Thursday, December 13.  For more details, visit the Academy Theater website.

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The Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR) will screen Border, a "midnight movie for the artiest of art-houses," through Tuesday, December 13.  The film is based on a novella by Swedish writer John Ajvide Lindquist (Let the Right One In)  For more details and showtimes, visit the Darkside Cinema website.

December, 2018

Wednesday, December 12

If you missed out last week, Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) gives you another chance to test your knowledge of all things Sunnydale tonight with Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trivia Night!  The fun starts at 7 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales (hurry, the event is likely to sell out), visit the Facebook Event Page.

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FLASH!  AH-HAAAAA!!!  The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) screens the 80s cult classic Flash Gordon tonight at 6:30 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Weird Wednesday at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) takes you Beyond Atlantis tonight at 9:15 pm.  This Fillipino-American production stars the AWESOME John Ashley (Brides of Blood) and Patrick Wayne (who you can thank for keeping this planned exploitation film as family friendly as possible).  Admission is FREE, but you must be 18 or older to attend.  Be sure to stop at the concession stand before the film for some tasty treats and beverages before the film, as this helps The Joy Cinema keep Wednesdays WEIRD!  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website

Thursday, December 13


The Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) screens Frank Capra's classic Christmas fantasy It's a Wonderful Life tonight as a benefit for Nourish Pierce County.  Doors open at 6 pm for Santa and the Northwest Repertory Singers.  Admission is $10 and food donations will be collected.  For more details, visit the Blue Mouse Theatre website.


Friday, December 14

The Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) celebrates the 30th anniversary of the greatest Christmas movie ever made, Die Hard, with screenings tonight and tomorrow at 9 pm, and a 7:30 pm showing on Sunday, December 26.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) will show the greatest Christmas movie ever made, Die Hard, through Thursday, December 20.  For more details, visit the Academy Theater website.

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The Nile Nightmares Haunted House (6601 244th St SW in Mountlake Terrace, WA) have some holiday scares in mind as Krampus is Coming to Town 2018 takes place tonight and tomorrow!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The House of Shadows (1776 NW Fairview Dr in Gresham, OR) presents The Nightmare After Halloween on today and tomorrow.  This interactive Christmas Experience is for ages 8 and up.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, December 15

It's time for Geek the Halls 2018, taking place this weekend at the DoubleTree Hotel Portland (1000 NE Multnomah St in Portland, OR).  It's Portland's original nerdy craft fair, the perfect place to find gifts for geeky loved ones, or even yourself!  Door open at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday, and admission is FREE!!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Oregon Symphony presents Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert tonight at 7:30 pm and tomorrow at 2 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway in Portland, OR).  Part of the Oregon Symphony's Popcorn Package, the event features a full HD screening of the feature with the orchestra performing the soundtrack live.  And costumes are encouraged.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Northwest Film Center will screen Satoshi Kon's final animate feature, Paprika, at 4:30 pm this afternoon at the Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR).  Be aware, there is a content warning for sexual assault.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Northwest Film Center website.

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The Northwest Film Center follows up Paprika with a screening of Satoshi Kon's first feature, Perfect Blue, at 7 pm this evening at the Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR).  Be aware, there is a content warning for sexual assault and animated violence.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Northwest Film Center website.

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Torchsong Entertainment presents Christmas in a Galaxy Far, Far Away from noon to 3 pm today at Peninsula Lodge #128, IOOF (4834 N Lombard St in Portland, OR).  This fundraiser offers you the chance to tell Vader Claus what you want for "Sithmas," themed beverages, vendors, songs, trivia and MUCH MORE!  For more details, including a list of events and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Olde World Puppet Theatre presents The Nutcracker Cracked at the Portland Puppet Museum (906 SE Umatilla St in Portland, OR) through Sunday, December 30.  This wacky send up of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet is suitable for the whole family, and features 84 new rod puppets to perform the entire ballet in just 38 minutes!  For more details, including showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Tacoma's Dark Market presents the second annual Urban Unglued: Terror in the Tree from 10 am to 5 pm at the Dryer Masonic Center (306 134th St S in Tacoma, WA).  Shop handmade curiosities, clothing, toys and MORE!  Admission is FREE.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Ground Zero Krampus Party 2018 takes place at 7 pm tonight at The Hawthorne Hideaway (2221 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR).  Enjoy live music, a costume contest, Clyde Lewis talking about the history of Krampus and MORE.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Dragonfly Science Theater returns to the Dragonfly Cinema (822 Bay St in Port Orchard, WA) tonight at 9 pm, as local comedians Owen Eardley, Sean O'Neil and Steven Dombrosky offer a live commentary during Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, December 16

Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) invites you join John McClane in heckling Hans and his crew with a screening of Die Hard in Hecklevision tonight at 9:30 pm.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Michael Gray Photography is another photo opportunity with Krampus from 3 to 8 pm at the Delta Cafe (4607 SE Woodstock Blvd in Portland, OR).  Take home a quality photo folder with a print of you and the Christmas demon for just $10 each.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Krampus Holiday Bazaar takes place from noon to 6 pm at The Church Cantina (5240 South Tacoma Way in Tacoma, WA).  The event features music, food, drinks, vendors, black Christmas trees, an all ages bar (with ID) and Krampus!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Shriek: A Women of Horror Film Class is hosting a Holiday Party with a screening of the horror comedy Better Watch Out tonight at 7 pm.  The event takes place at Naked City Brewery and Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle, WA) and you must be 21 or older to attend.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Rio Grind Film Festival presents the French film Dial Code Santa Claus (AKA Deadly Games) at the Rio Theatre (1600 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC).  Made a year before Macaulay Culkin was left home alone to face the  Wet Bandits, this is basically Home Alone with more style and a lot more BLOOD!  The film is presented in French with English subtitles.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Monday, December 17

The Clinton Street Resistance series at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) presents The Dark Crystal tonight at 7 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Tuesday, December 18

The Grindhouse Film Festival at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) continues it's holiday tradition with a screening of the classic Christmas slasher film Silent Night, Deadly Night, in GLORIOUS 35mm, tonight at 7:30 pm.  Advance tickets are recommended, as the show sells out every year.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) brings The Gentlemen Hecklers back to work through the sequel to the greatest Christmas movie ever made, Die Hard II: Die Harder.  Showtime is 8 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Wednesday, December 19

Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) presents Better Improv through Die Hard tonight at 7 pm.   Yep, local improviser Douglas Willott will use the greatest Christmas movie ever made to show you how to improve your improv!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Willamette Radio Workshop brings A Radio Christmas Carol to Cerimon House (5141 NE 23rd Ave in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.  This is a benefit for the Transition Project's new Walnut Park shelter.  Admission is FREE with donations of men's clothing, new socks, new underwear or toiletries.  A $10 cash donation per person will also be accepted.  Doors open at 6:30 pm.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Friday, December 21

Just in time for the Winter Solstice, Friday Night Frights brings the chilling 30 Days of Night to the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA).  The show starts at 10 pm and admission is just $6 at the door.  But arrive early for a chance to win a prize during the horror trivia contest before the film!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Olde World Puppet Theatre presents The Nutcracker Cracked Adult Night Out at the Portland Puppet Museum (906 SE Umatilla St in Portland, OR) tonight only at 7:30 pm.  This wacky send up of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet is suitable for the whole family, and features 84 new rod puppets to perform the entire ballet in just 38 minutes!  And you can take part in a wine tasting!!  For more details, including showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) screens a digital restoration of Frank Capra's classic Christmas fantasy, It's a Wonderful Life, tonight at 6:30 pm, and tomorrow at 2 pm.  For more details, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the Finnish Christmas horror film Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale tonight at 9:30 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.


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Yippie-ki-yay, motherfuc......  Oh, you know the rest.  The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the greatest Christmas movie ever filmed, Die Hard, for the Friday Late Night Movie tonight at 11 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit Facebook Event Page.

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The Dragonfly Cinema (822 Bay St in Port Orchard, WA) will screen the Christmas classic Gremlins through Tuesday, December 25.  For more details, including showtimes, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Michael Gray Photography offers you one last chance to get Photos with Krampus today from 4 to 9 pm, and Saturday from noon to 5 pm, at Oblique Coffee Roasters (3039 SE Stark St in Portland, OR).  Get a quality photo folder with a print of you and the Christmas demon for just $10 each.  For more details, visit this Facebook Event Page for Saturday, and this Facebook Event Page for Saturday.

Saturday, December 22

Yippie-ki-yay, Mr. Falcon!  Weird Elephant at The Grand Cinema (606 S Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) presents Die Hard, the greatest Christmas movie ever made, tonight at 11 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) will screen Frank Capra's classic holiday fantasy, It's a Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, through Monday, December 24.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Mission Theater website.

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Yippie-ki-yay, motherfuc......  Oh, you know the rest.  The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen the greatest Christmas movie ever filmed, Die Hard, tonight at 6:30 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

UPDATE: This screening is SOLD OUT.

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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) piles on the Christmas mayhem with a screening of Die Hard 2: Die Harder tonight at 9:30 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Campout Cinema at the Museum of Pop Culture (325 5th Ave N in Seattle, WA) presents the greatest Christmas film ever made, Die Hard, tonight at 7 pm.  The night includes cocktails, photo ops and access to MoPOP's sci fi and horror galleries.  You must be 21 or older to attend.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents another Christmas themed classic film, Tim Burton's Batman Returns, tonight at 10:15 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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If you missed out last month, The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is bringing back the 1922 classic Nosferatu, with Hollywood Organist Dean Lemire performing his original score on the Beverly Ruth Nelson memorial organ.  Buy tickets early, as the two showings in November SOLD OUT!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Sunday, December 23

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the Christmas slasher classic Black Christmas tonight at 9:30 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents the Christmas high school zombie musical Anna and the Apocalypse tonight and Wednesday, December 26, at 9:30 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.