No sports news, just the best in Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy!

 

Yeah, I know some winter sports are being played, and some big game happens this weekend.  But you won't find anything about those events in this edition of the Weekly Update!  All I have is the best in Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy events, and I'm sure that's why you're here!!

I mean, if the bobsledders had to dodge ax-wielding Santas, I'd probably report on it.

Of course, you'll find more on the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar, like details on upcoming cons, the Mermaid Festival in Aberdeen this March, the October screening of The Shining at Timberline Lodge and MUCH MORE!  Be sure to check it out.

Until next week,...  Give me a second.  Some guy named Harry Warden is banging on the office door.

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Playing This Week   

 

The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) will screen the 1981 Canadian slasher classic My Bloody Valentine this week. 

Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) will screen the post-apocolyptic black comedy Delicatessen through Tuesday, February 15.

 

Ghostbusters: Afterlife continues at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) and McMenamins Olympic Club (122 N Tower Ave in Centralia, WA).

 

The Earth is under attack, once again, from Roland Emmerich, as his latest disaster film, Moonfall, continues at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) through Sunday, February 13, at the McMenamins Anderson School (18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell, WA) and Old St. Francis School (700 NW Bond St in Bend OR) through Wednesday, February 16, and at the Mcmenamins Power Station Theater at Edgefield (2126 SW Halsey St in Troutdale, OR), Studio One Theaters (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR),  The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA), and the Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA) through Thursday, February 17.

 

Nightmare Alley: Vision in Darkness and Light, a black-and-white version of Guillermo del Toro's latest film, continues at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA).

 

Get ready to Scream as the fifth film in the franchise continues this week at the Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 East Burnside St in Portland, OR) and Studio One Theaters (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR).

 

Guillermo del Toro's latest film, Nightmare Alley, opens continues at Studio One Theaters (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR).

 

Sure, you'll have no problem watching Spider-Man: No Way Home at some big corporate multiplex.  But why not support local and independent theaters, as the film continues this week at the Cameo Theatre (304 E 1st St in Newberg, OR) and Studio One Theaters (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR).

  

Woah!  The Matrix: Resurrections opens at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark ST in Portland, OR) and McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR).

 

The Fear PDX Haunted House is looking for monsters to inhabit their 2022 events.  Apply at the link provided.

 

The Crypticon Seattle Horror Film Festival is taking submissions until March 8, 2022.  Northwest filmmakers can contact the con for a submissions waiver to avoid the fee.  Visit the link for all the details.

February, 2022

 

Friday, February 11

 

The 7th Street Theatre (313 7th St in Hoquiam, WA) will screen the fantasy romance The Princess Bride tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 pm.

 

 

 

The Mondo Trasho series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen the slasher film Valentine tonight at 9:30 pm

 

Sign of the Beast Burlesque is back with Heart of Steel: A Fantasy Metelesque Show tonight at The Fixin' To (8218 N Lombard St in Portland, OR).  It promises to be an evening of haunting heroines, victorious Vikings, unicorn head banging and MORE!  Doors open at 8 pm, showtime is 9 pm.

Saturday, February 12

The Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) invites you to give yourself over to Absolute Pleasure as the theater shows The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with live shadowcast by the Bluemouseketeers AND a live pre-show by Kat Ross (Horrific: A Horror Themed Dance Show)

Love Bites: A Valentine's Haunted House is open tonight only, from 7 to 10 pm.  The event is at The Fear PDX Haunted House (12301 NE Glisan St in Portland, OR).  Tickets are sold by time slot, and advance, online purchases are recommended.

 

 

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will screen J. C. Cricket's lost all-male hardcore horror film Sex Demon, in GLORIOUS 6mm, tonight at 8:30 pm.

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will show the original Child's Play in GLORIOUS 35mm tonight at 9:30 pm.

Saturday Secret Matinees return to the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) with Daredevils of the Red Circle, featuring Charles Middleton (Ming the Merciless) as the villain in this 1939 serial, with a new chapter shown each week in GLORIOUS 16mm!  Of course, what's a serial without a feature, and each week, the episode will be paired with a secret feature film.  Bi-weekly themes will provide clues, but you have to show up to find out what's being shown!  The fun starts at 1 pm.

 

UPDATE: Passes are sold out.  A few individual tickets will be available each week.  

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will present a "Be It Yourself" screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show tonight.  Doors open at 11 pm, pre-show starts at 11:30 pm.

Sunday, February 13

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will present the sci fi thriller Ultrasound tonight at 7:30 pm, with additional screenings from Saturday, March 12 to Thursday, March 17.

The new Animayhem series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen Ninja Scroll tonight at 7:30 pm.

Monday, February 14

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will screen the 1981 Canadian slasher classic My Bloody Valentine tonight at 8:45 pm.

Wednesday, February 16

Church of Film presents Soviet Sci-Fi Animation: Films by Vladimir Tarasov at 8 pm tonight at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).

 

Thursday, February 17

 

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will screen New York Ninja tonight at 9 pm and on Saturday, February 19, at 10:30 pm.  Directed and starring martial arts actor John Liu, the film was abandoned during production, resulting in all original sound materials become lost.  35 years later, Vinegar Syndrom found the negatives and completed the film.  The voice talents include Don "The Draagon" Wilson, Linnea Quigley, Michael Berryman,Vince Murdocco, Matt Mitler, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Ginger Lynn Allen and Cynthia Rathrock. Check it out if you can!!

 

Friday, February 18

 

OH MY GOOOOOOOD!!!!  Friday Night Frights brings Troll 2 to the big screen tonight.  The show starts at 10 pm at The Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA).  

 

Cinemagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) presents a double feature with Loowit Brewing tonight starting at 6 pm.  First comes a half hour of 35mm trailers, followed by Terminator 2: Judgement Day.  After 30 minutes of more 35mm trailers, get ready for Trancers 2: The Return of Jack Deth in GLORIOUS VHS.  Please note that due to studio requirements, each movie is ticketed individually.

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will screen New York Ninja tonight at 9 pm and on Saturday, February 19, at 10:30 pm.  Directed and starring martial arts actor John Liu, the film was abandoned during production, resulting in all original sound materials become lost.  35 years later, Vinegar Syndrom found the negatives and completed the film.  The voice talents include Don "The Draagon" Wilson, Linnea Quigley, Michael Berryman,Vince Murdocco, Matt Mitler, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Ginger Lynn Allen and Cynthia Rathrock. Check it out if you can!!

 

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will screen the sci fi romance Strawberry Mansion, where our dreams are programed with ads and taxed, tonight at 7 pm. 

Saturday, February 19

Get ready for Freddy as Cinemagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) presents A Nightmare on Elm Street and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Drema Warriors tonight starting at 6:30 pm.  A half hour of 35mm trailers will be shown before each film..  Please note that due to studio requirements, each movie is ticketed individually.

While they are being a bit coy about the title of this only released on VHS movie, VHS Uber Alles promises a post Valentine's Day movie with "LOVE! LOSS! REVENGE! SATAN!"  Sounds like a great time!  If you want to know what the movie is, head to the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) tonight at 9:30 pm and find out!!

The Oregon Ballet Theatre will perform Ben Stevenson's Dracula, with performances running through Saturday, February 26, at the Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay St in Portland, OR).

Saturday Secret Matinees return to the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) with Daredevils of the Red Circle, featuring Charles Middleton (Ming the Merciless) as the villain in this 1939 serial, with a new chapter shown each week in GLORIOUS 16mm!  Of course, what's a serial without a feature, and each week, the episode will be paired with a secret feature film.  Bi-weekly themes will provide clues, but you have to show up to find out what's being shown!  The fun starts at 1 pm.

 

UPDATE: Passes are sold out.  A few individual tickets will be available each week.  

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with the Clinton Street Cabaret, tonight.  Doors open at 11 pm, with the pre-show starting at 11:30 pm.