Yep, it's that time of year. October is over, Halloween is in the past and the Christmas season is starting to get old and/or annoying (let's be honest, the Halloween decorations were competing for space with the Christmas stuff). And, chances are, you've got a case of the post-Halloween blues.
Well, this edition of the Weekly Update is sure to help. Although THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR is over for 2021, that doesn't mean Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans won't find plenty of great movies, festivals, cons, stage shows and MUCH MORE happening this week. And don't worry about the rest of the year, as I'll be busy updating the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar, so you won't miss out on anything happening during winter, and into 2022!
So, get ready for Christmas horror films, Krampus sightings, in-person conventions and more. And you'll find it all at The Shadow Over Portland!!
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Playing This Week
The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) will show Julia Ducournau's latest film, the body horror
Titane, through Thursday, November 11.
Grab your Multi-Pass and head out for the
Central Cinema
(1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA), as the cult sci fi/action flick The Fifth Element is screening through Thursday, November 11.
Edgar Wright's gallio infused ghost story/thriller, Last Night in Soho, continues at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR), the
Broadway Metro (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR),
the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway NE in Salem, OR), the
McMenamins Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) and the
Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) through Thursday, November 11.
The new horror film
Antlers is playing at the
Broadway Metro (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR) through Thursday, November 11.
Described as Scooby Doo meets Saw, Murder Mystery Machine
is an improv performance, where Scoob and the gang solve a mystery in a
location the audience chooses. The show runs Thursday to Saturday at
the Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave in Portland, OR) through November 6. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7 pm.
Michael Myer's latest killing spree, Halloween Kills, is showing at the Granada 3 Theatre (1311 Adams Ave in La Grande, OR) through Tuesday, November 9.
November, 2021
Friday, November 5
The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show 1992's
Candyman tonight at 11:30 pm. No word if the theater staff is taping over the bathroom mirrors or not.
The
Olympia Film Society's Fright Club presents
Tammy and the T-Rex: The Gore Cut at 7 pm on Friday, November 5, and Saturday, November 20, at the
Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).
The
Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents a new digital restoration of Joe Dante's werewolf classic
The Howling to the big screen tonight through Sunday, November 7, at 9:30 pm. Anyone else wondering why this wasn't scheduled last month?
Kumoricon takes place this weekend at the Oregon Convention Center (777 NE Martin Luther
King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR). Visit the
official website or the
Facebook Page for more details, or just keep checking back here.
The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) sees you shivering with anticipation for Halloween and is proud to bring
The Rocky Horror Picture Show back on Friday, November 5! Best buy your tickets in advance, as previous screenings sold out!
King Ghidora, UTILITY and Perfect Buzz will play at
The Fixin' To (8218 N Lombard St in Portland, OR) tonight.
Saturday, November 6
The Fear PDX Haunted House (12219 NE Glisan St in Portland, OR) is open tonight for a
Blackout!
From 7 to 10 pm, each GROUP (not person) going through the attraction
is given one glow stick and sent on their way. Oh, did I mention the
monsters can STEAL YOUR GLOW STICK and leave you in the dark. You'll
want to order advance tickets, as I suspect this event will sell out.
Monday, November 8
The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) offers up one final screening of Andrzej Zulawski's
Possession,
starring Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani, tonight at 7:30 pm.
The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show Julia Ducournau's latest film, the body horror
Titane, tonight at 6:25 pm and on Saturday, November 13, at 8:45 pm.
The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show the 2021 version of
Candyman
tonight at 9 pm, and on Saturday, November 13, at 11:15 pm. Remember,
if you do need to use the restroom, DO NOT say his name five times. You
don't want to be the mess the staff has to clean up.
It's a bit late for Guy Fawkes Night, but you can still check out
V for Vendetta at 7 pm tonight at the
Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).
The Future is Now series at the
Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen the 50s nuclear apocalypse film
Five at 7:30 pm in GLORIOUS 35mm! And seriously, this is a better film than many give it credit for, so check it out!!
Tuesday, November 9
Burlynomicon - NOVEMBER! takes place tonight at
The Coffin Club (421 SE Grand Ave in Portland, OR). Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm. You must be 21 or older to attend.
Wednesday, November 10
The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show Werner Herzog's
Nosferatu the Vampyre, starring Klaus Kinski, tonight at 6:30 pm.
The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show the 4K restoration of Andrzej Zulawski's
Possession,
starring Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani tonight at 9 pm, and on Sunday, November 14, at 6:30 pm. Banned upon release, this film
is hard to find on home video, making the chance to view it on the big
screen one not to be missed.
The
Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) brings
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home back to the big screen, in GLORIOUS 35mm, tonight at 7:30 pm.
Thursday, November 11
The
Comedy 101 series at the
Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the oft-quoted comedy classic
Monty Python and the Holy Grail at 7:30 pm tonight.
Friday, November 12
The king of the kaiju,
Godzilla, will stomp across the screen at the
Joy Cinema and Pub
(11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) starting today. This is the
original version, in Japanese with English subtitles, and no added
Raymond Burr.
Dormarth's Video Valhalla Presents a double feature for "Necrophile November," at 9 pm tonight at the
Cryptatropa Bar (421 4th Ave E in Olympia, WA). Expect drink specials (you must be 21 or older to attend), popcorn, candy and the two movies,
Splatter Farm and
Deranged (Confessions of a Necrophile)!
The
Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen the 1984's Romanian animated sci fi film
Delta Space Mission tonight at 10 pm. I assumed it was an anime feature. So glad I checked.
The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show Valdimar Johannsson's debut feature, the supernatural horror film
Lamb, tonight at 6:30 pm.
OryCon42 will take place through Sunday at the
Red Lion Hotel-Jantzen Beach (909 N Hayden Island Dr in Portland, OR). For more details on events and guests, visit the
OryCon website.
Saturday, November 13
The
Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the female driven dystopia film
Night Raiders on Saturday, November 13 at 3:45 pm.
The
Washington State Toy Show takes place today from 10 am to 5 pm at the
former Toys R Us building next to the South Hill Mall (3551 9th St SW in Puyallup, WA).
The
Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) and VHS Uber Alles presents
Space Rage (or SPACERAGE, according to the poster), starring Michael Pare, in GLORIOUS VHS, tonight only at 10 pm.
The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) presents a "Be It Yourself" screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show tonight at 11:30 pm.
Sunday, November 14
Fathom Events continues the
Studio Ghibli Fest 2021 with a 35th anniversary screening of
Castle in the Sky
on Sunday, Monday and Thursday, November 14, 15 and 18. The screening
on November 15 is subtitled. Click on the link to find a theater
screening this film in your area.