It's another big movie week for Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans!

Man, have we got movie sign!  I've found so many great Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy flicks, from new release to old favorites, you're bound to find something cool to see this week.  

I promised an update on my work with the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar last week, and I will say, I got most of the stuff that piled up on my Facebook page listed.  However, I found even more stuff to put on the site, like the They Came From Outer Space series at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian in Seattle, WA, which starts next weekend with Plan 9 from Outer Space and a double feature of 1958 and 1988's The Blob.  Central Cinema in Seattle, WA, and the Hollywood Theatre both have some great films coming in September, and I've got even more on my Facebook page that needs to get on the site.  It might take some time to get this done, though, as I'm in the middle of an 8 day stretch at the day job.

That's what I'll be looking like next Wednesday, except with less hair.

Speaking of the day job, I've got to get back at it.  Have a great week and I'll be back next Friday with more great things happening under The Shadow Over Portland!

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Happening This Week 

Live Attractions 

The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR) will host Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio through September 17.  If you've seen the film (and even if you haven't yet, but what are you waiting for?), you don't want to miss this exhibit into the making of a stop-motion classic.

Hidden Worlds: The Films of LAIKA is open at the Museum of Pop Culture (located in the Seattle Center; 325 5th Ave N in Seattle, WA).  The exhibit features never-before-seen artifacts from the Laika production studios, immersive set displays, character interactive and a sneak peek at the studio's next feature, Wildwood.  The exhibit will be open through Summer 2024.

 

The Museum of Pop Culture (325 5th Ave N in Seattle, WA) has Jim Henson puppets and set pieces from the 2019 Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance on display now.  You can read about the display, and the work the museum put into displaying the artifacts, at the link.

Back in Theaters

CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the One-Shot Comic series through Thursday, August 31, featuring The Crow, Mystery Men, Hellboy, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, the director's cut of Watchmen, and Dread.  Don't expect any connected universes, cameos, mid-credit teasers, or anything like that.  Just comic movies with a beginning, middle, and "honest-to god" endings.  Visit the link for showtimes.

The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) is showing Steven Spielberg's fantasy film Hook through Thursday, August 31.

The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) is showing David Lynch's  Blue Velvet through Thursday, August 31.

The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) will show Raiders of the Lost Ark through Thursday, August 31.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) will show Jaws through Thursday, August 31.

Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) will screen Star Wars: Return of the Jedi through Wednesday, August 30.

Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) will screen the cult classic Tank Girl through Wednesday, August 30.

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will screen the animated feature Batman: Mask of the Phantasm in GLORIOUS 35mm through Thursday, August 31.

A 4K restoration of Park Chan-wook's 2003 classic, Oldboy, is playing at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31), the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31), and the Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31).

First Run Features  

Birth/Rebirth, about a single mother and a childless morgue technician bound together by their relationship to a reanimated little girl, is at the Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31).

The Australian horror film Talk to Me is showing at the Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31), the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31), the Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31), the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main Street in Vancouver, WA; scheduled through Monday, August 28).

I missed this one last week.  Jules, the sci fi comedy/drama about a man who befriends an ET that crashes in his backyard, is playing at the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31), Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31), the Salem Cinema (1227 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR; scheduled through through Thursday, August 31), the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, August 30), and the Roxy Bremerton (270 4th St in Bremerton, WA; scheduled through Thursday, August 31).  Not sure if it has to phone home or not, just check it out if you can.

The film opens on Friday, September 1, at the Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 7).

Guess you can't keep a monster shark down.  Meg 2: The Trench opens tonight at the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31), and the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm WA; scheduled through Thursday, August 31). 

Yeah, Disney's trying it again.  Haunted Mansion is playing at the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31), and the Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA; scheduled through Thursday, August 31).

The film is playing Friday and Saturday, August 25 and 26, at the La Grande Drive-In (404 20th St in La Grande, OR) with Pixar's Elemental.

Wes Anderson's sci fi romantic comedy/drama Asteroid City is playing at the Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31), the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31), the Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA; scheduled through Thursday, August 31) and the Milton-Freewater Drive-In 84322 Oregon-Washington Highway in Milton Freewater, OR; scheduled through Sunday, August 27), playing with Barbie.

The film opens at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) on Saturday, August 26, and runs through Tuesday, August 29.

Film Festival Submission Information 

 

DreadFest 2023 is now accepting horror film shorts through October 1, for the festival taking place at the North Bend Theatre (125 Bendigo Blvd N in North Bend, WA) on Friday, October 13.  Visit the link above for details.

Time to start assembling your filmmaking friends for The 15th Annual Guignolfest: 3-Day Horror Film Contest.  For more details, visit the event's Facebook page or website.

Volunteers Needed

Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery is recruiting actors, tour guides, tour support and set up help for the Tour of Untimely Departures event on Saturday, October 28.  Email info@friendsoflonefircemetery.org for more info and to sign up.

Haunted Attraction Auditions

Scaregrounds PDX Auditions take place on Saturday, August 26.  The audition and the actual event takes place at Oaks Amusement Park (7805 SE Oaks Park Way in Portland, OR).  Visit the links to find out how to apply.

Monsters are wanted at The Fear PDX Haunted House (12301 NE Glisan St in Portland, OR).  Visit the link to apply.

August, 2023

Friday, August 25

Midnight Friday at the Joy Cinema (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) finishes up the Classic Universal Monster Frankenstein series with the comedy/horror classic Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein,  starring the comedy duo along with Bela Lugosi as Dracula, Lon Chaney Jr. as the Wolf Man and Glenn Strange as the Frankenstein's Monster.  The show starts at midnight.

The 5th Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St in Portland, OR) is showing the anime sci fi classic Ghost in the Shell through Sunday, August 27.

 Movies byMoonlight in Heritage Park will screen Tim Burton's romantic fantasy  Edward Scissorhands  at Heritage Park (52469 SE Second St in Scappoose, OR) tonight at dusk.  The event starts at 6:30 pm, with music by the Columbia County Coyotes  And admission is FREE!

The over-the-top gooey gore fest Street Trash is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) tonight at 9:30 pm.

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will show the 1970, shot in Seattle reimagining of the Greek myth Shredder Orpheus through Sunday, August 27.  Writer/director/star Robert McGinley will be in attendance for a Q and A after Saturday's screening.

The Skyline Drive-In (182 SE Brewer Rd in Shelton, WA) will show The Rocky Horror Picture Show tonight at 11 pm.  Gates open at 10 pm, preshow at 10:30 pm.  Please note, this is not part of a double feature with the new TMNT movie.  Separate admission is required.

Saturday, August 26

The North Bend Theatre (125 Bendigo Blvd N in North Bend, WA) will show the whacked out Japanese horror film House (Hausu) tonight, well, early Sunday morning, at 12:05 pm.  Don't miss checking this one out on the big screen if you can.

CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen Pixar's The Incredibles, part of the Family Flicks series today at 1:30 and 4:20 pm.

Brian Yuzna's satire of the American dream, the body horror Society, is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) tonight at 9:30 pm.

The dark comedy Heathers is playing at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) through Thursday, August 31.

The 2023 Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema and Entertainment Series will screen the fantasy classic The Princess Bride, with live entertainment by Birdhouse, at the Fairhaven Village Green (1207 10th St in Bellingham, WA).  The movie starts at dusk, with the live entertainment starting 2 hours prior to the film.

Studio Ghibli at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the English dubbed version of Princess Mononoke today at noon. 

The Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor in Tacoma, WA) will show The Rocky Horror Picture Show tonight at 11:55 pm.

The film is also showing at the Tracyton Movie House (1520 NE Riddell Rd in Bremerton, WA) tonight at 9:30 pm.

Sunday, August 27

The Tracyton Movie House (1520 NE Riddell Rd in Bremerton, WA) is showing Frank Oz's musical horror film Little Shop of Horrors today at 2 pm, and on Wednesday, August 30, at 6 pm.

Monday, August 28

Cross-Faded Cinema presents the dark fantasy Legend, with DJ Nicfit providing a new soundtrack to the film, at the Here-After (2505 1st Ave in Seattle, WA; enter through the alley, as creepy as that sounds).  The film starts at 7 pm, with an opening set by Anki.  Doors open at 6 pm.

After a successful re-release earlier this month, Fathom Events is bringing Laika's Coraline back to theaters nationwide today and tomorrow.  Visit the link to find a theater near you.  And, maybe, this is a sign to studios to stop mining IPs and deliver some good, original features.  Fingers and tentacles crossed.

Tuesday, August 29

A free screening, and FREE POPCORN, presentation of The Green Knight, presented by the Rose City Comic Con, takes place at 7 pm at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).  RSVPs, which you can find at the link, are required to attend.

Trek Nights at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen Star Trek: The Motion Picture-The Director's Cut tonight at 7:30 pm.

Wednesday, August 30

You know, ever since I started this blog, I keep thinking I've finally posted the most insane movie title ever.  But there always seems to be another.  Well, add Slotherhouse to the growing list.  Visit the link to find a theater near you showing this tonight only.  And, based on the poster, it's exactly what you think.

WHOA!  The Matrix is playing at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre (508 S Main St in Moscow, ID) tonight at 7 pm.

Church of Film brings the Soviet animated fantasy The Humpbacked Horse to the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will present an encore screening of Neil Breen's sci fi thriller Cade: The Tortured Crossing tonight at 9:30 pm.

The Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR) will show the anime sci fi classic Ghost in the Shell tonight at 7 pm.

Thursday, August 31

Queer Horror at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) celebrates 25 years of Practical Magic with a screening of the film and a preshow starring Portland drag all-star Pepper Pepper tonight at 8:30 pm.  As always, the event is hosted by Portland's premier drag clown Carla Rossi.

UPDATE: This event is SOLD OUT.

David Cotner, author of the book A History of Violence (1973), presents a screening of George Romero's Season of the Witch at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7:30 pm.  

September, 2023

Friday, September 1

VHS Night at CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) screens Dark Angel: The Ascent tonight at 10 pm in GLORIOUS VHS.  VHS trailers start at 9:30 pm.

The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) is showing Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth through Thursday, September 7.

Hey you guys!  The Goonies is playing at 11:30 pm tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC).  It's also playing at the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 1) and the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA; scheduled through Monday, September 4), and Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Tuesday, September 5).

Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) will screen Mad Max Fury Road- Black and Chrome Edition through Wednesday, September 5.

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) is showing Polish filmmaker Peter Szulkin's 1980 debut Golem, a post-apocalyptic film about two scientist working to create the perfect citizen endowed with low intelligence and pliable nature, tonight at 7 pm.

The They Came from Outer Space series opens tonight at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the Ed Wood classic Plan 9 from Outer Space tonight at 7 pm.  The film will play on Wednesday, September 6 at 7 pm, and Saturday, September 30, at 1 pm.  Of course, you'll find a link to the entire series, and a link to purchase a pass to the full series, at the link above.

Saturday, September 2

The They Came from Outer Space series continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the Steven Spielberg classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial today at 1 pm.  The film will play on Saturday, September 9 at 1 pm, and Friday, September 29, at 4 pm.  Of course, you'll find a link to the entire series, and a link to purchase a pass to the full series, at the link above.

The They Came from Outer Space series continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with The Blob double feature today at 5 pm.  Yes, it's both the 1958 classic, and the awesome 1988 remake!  Of course, you'll find a link to the entire series, and a link to purchase a pass to the full series, at the link above.

The 7th St Theatre (313 7th St in Hoquiam, WA) will show the 1968 Sci Fi classic Planet of the Apes tonight at 7:30 pm.

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen Neil Breen's sci fi thriller Cade: The Tortured Crossing tonight at 7 pm.

As part of the monthly Studio Ghibli series, the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) will screen Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind through Wednesday, September 6.

Studio Ghibli at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen an English dubbed version of My Neighbor Totoro today at 12:30 pm.

Sunday, September 3

The Faerie Court takes place from 11 am to 6 pm today at the Lane Events Center (796 W 13th Ave in Eugene, OR).  Dress in your most enchanted attire, enjoy the cosplay showcase/competition, view fantastic performers, visit the Seelie and Unseelie themed maker markets and MORE!  Admission is $5, kids 12 and under admitted free.

The Traveling Vampire Show and the Star Theater (13 NW 6th Ave in Portland, OR) invite you to attend Bacchanalia, the ultimate party, tonight at 8 pm.  Honor the old gods of Rome with a night of dancing, live performances and MORE!  Don't forget to drink from the fountain of immortality!

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show Stand by Me, based on the Stephen King novella, tonight at 8:15 pm.

Camp Napalm presents the 1989 Pet Semetary at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7 pm.

The Geekenders hosts The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 10:30 pm tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC).  Costumes and audience participation is encouraged, and admission includes a fun prop bag.

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen Neil Breen's sci fi thriller Cade: The Tortured Crossing tonight at 7:30 pm.

It feels as timely as it did back in the 80's.  Fathom Events brings John Carpenter's sci fi classic They Live to theaters nationwide tonight and on Wednesday, September 6.  Visit the link to find a location near you.