We're less than 100 days away from THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!

That's right, Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans, we've only got 99 more days to go before October 31!  Or, if you look at it as I do, we only have 69 days until October 1, the start of THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!

This would be my yard, if I had one.

The neighbors are missing out!

And it seems quite a few local theaters are getting in on the spirit of the upcoming season, as you can see in this edition of the Weekly Update.  During the next week, you can catch Friday the 13th Part 3 in 3D, a couple of Mario Bava classics, Midsommar, challenge the Deadites in Seattle's Evil Dead 2 Trap Room, celebrate Harry Potter's birthday, and MUCH MORE!!

Of course, if you want to plan a bit farther out, head over to the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar, where I'm compiling a great list of movies, conventions, stage events and more running through the rest of the year, and into 2020.  You'll want to keep checking back, as I'm always adding more events to the page, and you know I'll have the latest on all the Halloween Happenings coming to the Pacific Northwest!

If you want your event listed on the site, just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with the details and your promotional artwork, and I'll take care of the rest.  Except for sending you a bill, as having your event posted on the site is FREE!

From Ashland, OR, to Vancouver, BC, The Shadow Over Portland has you covered!

Now Showing 

Wow, The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) is playing Creature from the Black Lagoon in GLORIOUS 3D through Thursday, July 25.  But if you want to see something more modern, The Joy is also playing the Child's Play remake through Thursday as well.  For more details, including showtimes, visit The Joy Cinema website.

-----------------

The Summer Repertory Series at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) continues with screenings of the fantasy classic The Neverending Story and musical remake of Little Shop of Horrors through Thursday, July 25.  Please note, this is not a double feature and if you want to catch both, you'll need two separate tickets.  For more details, including showtimes, visit the Academy Theater website.

----------------

Hourglass Escapes (3131Western Ave, Suite 422B in Seattle, WA) is hosting an Evil Dead 2 Escape Room through July 31.  You have just 70 minutes to send the Deadites back to the realm and save your soul, so you and your team better be ready!  This is a private booking event, so you will not be joined with strangers, and is recommended for ages 13 and older. For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Hourglass Escapes website.

---------------- 

The latest horror film from Ari Aster (Hereditary), Midsommar, continues at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  The film is currently scheduled to run until Thursday, August 1.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

-------------

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen Jim Jarmusch's star-studded zombie comedy The Dead Don't Die through Thursday, August 1.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website. 

------------------

The stage production of Wicked opens today at the Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay St in Portland, OR).  The show runs through July 26.  Details and advance ticket sales have yet to be posted, so check back at the Portland'5 Center for the Arts website later in the year.

UPDATE: Tickets are available NOW at the wickedmusicaltix website.  Visit the Facebook Event Page for more details, including how to win tickets to the show.

Fundraiser News

Horrific 5: A Night of Horror Themed Belly Dance has launched a Indiegogo fundraiser for their January 2020 performance in Tacoma, WA.  The show features local Pacific Northwest talent, as well as a featured dancer from "lands afar."  Every act represents a horror film as an epic dance story.  If you live in the area, you can pick up general admission or VIP tickets, or add on a shirt or hoodie for a bit more.  But if you are unable to attend the event, you can pick up a t-shirt, a tank top, or a hoodie to wear anywhere.  The fundraiser runs through August 8, 2019.  Check out the Indiegogo link for a list of perks and how you can support an amazing local horror themed event.  And you'll find details about the event by scrolling down the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar page.

Any fundraising event I post on the site, I fully support and have contributed to.

Film Festival Submissions

The 11th Annual GuignolFest: 3-Day Horror Movie Contest is signing up teams now!  For more details, visit the Facebook Page or the GuignolFest website.

Cosplayers Wanted

The Renton City Comic Con is looking for cosplayers to take participate in the Renton River Days Parade on Saturday, July 27, in Renton, WA.  Everyone from pros to amateurs are invited to attend.  If you're interested, head to the Facebook Event Page for all the details.

July, 2019

Wednesday, July 24

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen Serenity, the feature length pilot to the television show Firefly, tonight at 7:30 pm.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Hollywood Theatre website.

------------------

Weird Wednesday at the Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) presents the cult classic Spider Baby, starring Lon Chaney Jr., tonight at 9:15 pm.  Wait a minute... That's a classic film, and one you don't want to miss on the big screen!  Admission is FREE, but you must be 18 or older to attend.  And be sure to stop at the concession stand before the movie to show your support for Weird Wednesday by purchasing some tasty treats and beverages before the show.  For more details, visit the Joy Cinema website.

Friday, July 26

The Summer Repertory Series at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) continues with screenings of the Jim Henson family friendly fantasy Labyrinth and and the not-so-family-friendly Friday the 13th Part III, presented in eye-popping 3D through Thursday, August 1.  Please note, this is not a double feature and if you want to catch both, you'll need two separate tickets.  For more details, including showtimes, visit the Academy Theater website.

-----------------

Two women, one planet, TEN MILLION BUGS!  I don't think you need to know any more!!  VHS Uber Alles presents Bug Wars at 9:30 pm tonight at the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) in GLORIOUS VHS!!  Admission is just $2!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

-----------------

The Wizarding Weekend at McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR) beginsat 5:30 pm today.  Hosted by PDXpelliarum - The Portland Chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance, this three day event will celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with a showing of all 8 movies, themed food and drink, a Diagon Alley for all your shopping needs, and MORE!  A portion of the proceeds from movie ticket sales will be donated to SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) an Oregon nonprofit that supports young readers.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, July 27

The Destiny City Comics and Arts Festival 2019 takes place from 1 to 7 pm today at Alma Mater Tacoma (1322 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA).  The event will feature local artists and writers.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

------------------

The Northwest Film Center's fifteenth annual Top Down Cinema returns  to the Portland State University PS2 parking structure (1724 SW Broadway) with a screening of the 80s cult classic, Night of the Comet.  Doors open at 7 pm, with music starting at 8 pm and the film starting at dusk.  Wait, didn't this movie start out with bad things happening to people partying under the stars?  Hope it goes better this time!  For more details on what to expect at the Top Down presentation, and a list of other films in the series, visit this link.  To pick up advance tickets for the film, visit the NW Film Center website.

-------------------

The Stumptown SuperCon 2019 takes place today starting at Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub (112 SW 2nd Ave in Portland, OR).  This pub crawl is for those dressed as superheroes or supervillains ONLY (costumes required), and is a benefit for Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette.  Obviously, you must be 21 or older to take part.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

----------------

The Vancouver Toy Junkies are hosting another FREE! Monster movie and Mini Toy/Record Show at the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) today starting at 10 am.  The feature film, John Landis' Schlock!, starts at noon.  Admission to both the toy show and the film are FREE!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

-----------------

The Renton City Comic Con is looking for cosplayers to take participate in the Renton River Days Parade today in Renton, WA.  Everyone from pros to amateurs are invited to attend.  If you're interested, head to the Facebook Event Page for all the details.

Sunday, July 28

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen Terry Gilliam dystopian fantasy masterpiece, Brazil, tonight at 9:30 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Wednesday, July 31

Kitty Glitter and Geekenders present the Harry Potter's Burlesque Birthday Party at 8 pm tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC).  Of course, you can wear your House Colours, or anything else from the HP Universe.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

August, 2019

Friday, August 2

The Summer Repertory Series at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) continues with screenings of the anime classic Howl's Moving Castle and and Pacific Northwest favorite The Goonies through Thursday, August 1.  Please note, this is not a double feature and if you want to catch both, you'll need two separate tickets.  For more details, including showtimes, visit the Academy Theater website.

---------------

The Olympia Film Society presents the latest horror film from Ari Aster (Hereditary), Midsommar, tonight through Thursday, August 8 at the Capitol Theaer (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).  For more details and showtimes, visit the Facebook Event Page.

---------------

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the family fantasy film The NeverEnding Story tonight at 8:30 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

-----------------

Mario Bava's ultra-violent giallo, A Bay of Blood (AKA Twitch of the Death Nerve) will screen at 7 and 9:30 pm tonight and tomorrow, and at 3 pm on Sunday, at the 5th Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St in Portland, OR).  The impact this 1971 feature had on the coming Slasher Genre can not be understated, as several of the onscreen deaths staged by Bava and his effects crew were lifted in the first few Friday the 13th films.  If you haven't seen it, check it out on the big screen in all it's gruesome glory.  For more details, visit the 5th Avenue Cinema website.

Saturday, August 3

The Hollywood Theatre and Oregon State Parks brings the ghost with the most to Milo McIver State Park (near Estacada, OR) with an outdoor screening of Beetlejuice.  Event partner Deschutes Brewery will be in attendance selling beer.  The film starts at dusk and admission is FREE!  For more details, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

----------------

Tanker Bar (4825 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) is hosting the Tanker Tape Swap 7 from 5 to 9 pm today. As the poster says, just buy some tapes and drink!  You must be 21 or older to attend.  Fore more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, August 4

The Northwest Film Center presents Mario Bava's official directorial debut, Black Sunday, at 7 pm tonight at the Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR).  The film is in Italian with English subtitles.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the NWFC website.