Damn, I got the Weekly Update done!

I doubted I'd get this edition of the Weekly Update out on Friday, but I did it!  Sure, it took a lot of copy and pasting, as many theaters are showing the same films, but I think you'll be able to figure it out.  Also, it's about 10:30 pm as I'm typing this, so I must admit, my celebration feels like that of a Final Girl with five minutes left to go before the credits.  Even though you might think you're done, the audience knows something's coming. 

I did it, it's over!  OH CRAP!

Look, I know this is partly my fault.  Schedule changes at my day job have cut into my writing time, yet I decided to take a fall class on writing horror fiction to re-ignite my creative flame.  And it has, but man, between work, homework, and the site, I'm surprised I'm still functioning.

But, the Weekly Update is out.  And if you get a second post on Facebook, it's just because the initial post is so late, and I figured a second post would be in order, in case you missed it.  Because I've got a bunch of great events to share.  

As for the movies, please check the links for dates and showtimes.  Many local theaters are filling their schedules between Eras Tour screenings, so the movies might not be playing over the weekends.  Before you head out, just check the links I've provided so you don't end up disappointed. 

Anyway, signing off for now, as I've got to be back at the day job at 7 am tomorrow.  Take care, be safe, and I'll be back next Friday with more great Halloween season events happening under The Shadow Over Portland!

Happening This Week

Live Attractions 

Night Flight Aerial presents Fright Night: A Halloween Circus through Sunday, October 29, in Lincoln Hall at Portland State University (1825 SW Broadway in Portland, OR).

Evil Dead: The Musical comes to the Renton Civic Theatre (507 S 3rd St in Renton, WA) tonight and tomorrow.  And yes, there is a splatter zone, so be sure to get your advance tickets!

The Magic of Astoria takes place through Sunday, October 22, in Astoria, OR.  Expect a screening of Practical Magic (see the post below), a Magic March and Costume parade and Pierly Magic Metaphiysical Fair on Saturday, October 21.  Visit the link for all the details. 

Big Britches Productions will bring The Rocky Horror Show to the stage of The Biden Theater (210 Oak St in Bingen, WA) through Saturday, October 21.  Obviously, viewer discretion is advised due to the sexual nature of the show.

Stumptown Stages brings the musical Young Frankenstein to the Winningstad Theatre (1111 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) through Sunday, October 29.

Spirit of Halloweentown (in St Helens, OR) opens today and runs through Halloween Night.  Visit the link for all the details, which are too numerous to list here, including celebrities appearances, haunted attractions, parades and MORE!

UPDATE: The Cauldron Sisters, organizers of the St Helens Witch Dance 2023, will be at Halloweentown.  Visit the link to find out when they'll be about.

The Klondike Tavern, (71 Cowlitz St in St Helens, OR) is hosting a Halloween Spirit Adventure in the most haunted hotel in Oregon through Saturday, October 28.

Haunted Taft Tours are back every Saturday in October.  The walking tour departs the Sapphire Center (4840 SE Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, OR), and you are advised to dress for rain before departing on the tour pointing out the haunted spots in the area.  This is the Pacific Northwest, after all.

The Boo-Coda Spook-Tacular is happening now in Bucoda, WA ("The World's Tiniest Town with the Biggest Halloween Spirit; confirmed by Wikipedia, so it must be true).  Visit the link for all the events taking place.

The Great Wolf Lodge (20500 Old Highway 99 SW in Centralia, WA) is celebrating Howl-O-Ween through Halloween night.  Visit the link for the details (Be aware, not all events will happen at this location; it's recommended you use the mobile app to find out what's happening at this location).

Experience Theatre Project brings Misery: A Live Immersive Theatrical Event to the Beaverton Masonic Lodge (4690 SW Watson in Beaverton, OR) through Saturday, October 28.  This performance of the Stephen King novel will be performed in an immersive fashion, placing the audience within inches of the performers.  The performance is recommended for those 13 and older.  No surprise there.

Impact Action Sports (19265 SW Schafer Ln in Tualatin, OR) is organizing The Zombie Hunt through Saturday, October 28.  Visit the link for details.

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.

Halloween Film Series/Festivals

The Reformers invade Movie Madness (4320 SE Belmont St in Portland, OR) with the short film /Slash/! tonight, tomorrow, and October 20 and 21.  Four performances will take place each night, for an audience of 25 per show.  This is recommended for viewers 15 years and older, for explicit language, themes and violence.

The Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA) unleashes the Monster Mash, a bunch of classic Universal Horror movies, through Halloween Night.  Check out the link for days and showtimes.

The Cinema of Horrors Drive-In opens tonight at the Clark County Fairgrounds (17402 NE Delfel Rd in Ridgefield, WA).  Check out some great scary movies with monster lurking outside you vehicle (and maybe inside!  Just kidding.).  The series does offer several Family Night screenings, a less scary experience for young children and families.  The films to be show are Terrifier on 10/20, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining on 10/21,  Trick 'r Treat on 10/22, 1984's Ghostbusters (a Family Night showing) on 10/25, The Lost Boys (a Family Night showing) on 10/26, Scream on 10/27, Jeepers Creepers on 10/28, the original A Nightmare on Elm Street on 10/29, 3 from Hell on 10/30, and the original Halloween on 10/31.  Visit the link for more details and advance ticket purchases.

Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the Rankin/Bass animated feature Mad Monster Party? on Saturday, October 28, at 1 pm.

Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with a 4K presentation of Spookies on Saturday, October 28, at 4 pm.

Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Stuart Gordon's From Beyond playing on Monday, October 30, at 7 pm.

Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the Hammer horror film Twins of Evil on Thursday, October 26, at 7 pm.

Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the cult classic Carnival of Souls playingon Monday, October 16, at 7 pm, and on Sunday, October 29, at 5 pm.

Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the Val Lewton classic Cat People playing on Wednesday, October 25, at 7 pm.

The Scarecrowber series at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) will screen Bride of Frankenstein on Sunday, October 29, at 7:15 pm.

Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Bram Stoker's Dracula playing on Saturday, October 28, at 6:30 pm.

Back in Theaters

Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) is showing Hausu (House) through Wednesday, October 25.

The 99W Drive-In (3110 Portland Rd in Newberg, OR) is showing Tim Burton's Beetlejuice and the Disney Halloween favorite Hocus Pocus today and tomorrow.

Hocus Pocus is showing the Cameo Theatre (304 E 1st St in Newberg, OR; scheduled through Monday, October 23), the Tracyton Movie House (1520 NE Riddell Rd in Bremerton, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, October 26), the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm WA; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), the Tracyton Movie House (1520 NE Riddell Rd in Bremerton, WA; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), and the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor in Tacoma, WA; scheduled through Monday, October 23).

Beetlejuice is showing at The Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, October 25), McMenamin's Power Station (2126 SW Halsey St in Troutdale, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1), McMenamin's Olympic Club (112 N Tower Ave in Centralia, WA; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), and the Joy Cinema (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR; scheduled through Thursday, October 26.

It will play at McMenamin's Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled from Sunday, October 22 through Halloween Night), at McMenamin's Anderson School (18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell, WA; scheduled from Tuesday, October 24, through Wednesday, November 1), and McMenamin's Old St Francis (700 NW Bond St in Bend, OR; scheduled from Thursday, October 26, through Wednesday, November 1).

The Tracyton Movie House (1520 NE Riddell Rd in Bremerton, WA) is showing the original Candyman through Wednesday, October 25.  Visit the link for days and showtimes.

The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) will screen Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands through Monday, October 23.

Joe Dante's underrated sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, is playing at The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) through Saturday, October 21 in GLORIOUS 35mm.

The North Bend Theatre (125 Bendigo Blvd N in North Bend, WA) is showing Bubba Ho-Tep through Sunday, October 22.

Also playing at The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) is Joe Dante's B-movie classic Piranha through Saturday, October 21.

It's a Mad Monster Party? at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) through Thursday, October 26.

The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) is showing 1979's Nosferatu the Vampyre through Thursday, October 26.

Casper is showing at McMenamin's Old St Francis (700 NW Bond St in Bend, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1),  McMenamin's St Johns (8203 N Ivanhoe St in Portland, OR; scheduled from Saturday, October 21, through Sunday, October 29), McMenamin's Power Station (2126 SW Halsey St in Troutdale, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), and McMenamin's Olympic Club (112 N Tower Ave in Centralia, WA; scheduled through Thursday, November 2).  Visit the links for days and showtimes.

It will also be at McMenamin's Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled from Sunday, October 22 through Sunday, October 29, and McMenamin's Anderson School (18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell, WA; scheduled from Monday, October 23, through Halloween Night).  Visit the link for showtimes.

McMenamin's St Johns (8203 N Ivanhoe St in Portland, OR) is showing the director's cut of Frank Oz's musical horror film Little Shop of Horrors through Thursday, November 2.  Visit the link for showtimes.

McMenamin's Old St Francis (700 NW Bond St in Bend, OR) is showing both the theatrical release and director's cut of Frank Oz's musical horror film Little Shop of Horror from Sunday, October 22, through Wednesday, November 1 (the final showing is in open captions).  Visit the link for showtimes.

McMenamin's Grand Lodge (3505 Pacific Ave in Forest Grove, OR) is showing the director's cut of Frank Oz's musical horror film Little Shop of Horrors from Monday, October 23, through Monday, October 30.  Visit the link for showtimes.

McMenamin's Anderson School (18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell, WA) is showing Frank Oz's musical horror Little Shop of Horrors from Tuesday, October 24, through Wednesday, November 1.  Visit the link for showtimes.

McMinamen's Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) is showing the director's cut of Frank Oz's musical horror Little Shop of Horrors from Wednesday, October 25, through Halloween Night.  Visit the link for showtimes.  

McMenamin's Anderson School (18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell, WA) is showing the film starting Tuesday, October 24, through Wednesday, November 1.  Visit the link for showtimes.

 Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is showing at McMenamin's Old St Francis (700 NW Bond St in Bend, OR; scheduled through Tuesday, October 24.  The Wednesday, October 25 screening is with open captioning), McMenamin's St Johns (8203 N Ivanhoe St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), McMenamin's Power Station (2126 SW Halsey St in Troutdale, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1), and McMenamin's Olympic Club (112 N Tower Ave in Centralia, WA; scheduled through Friday, October 27).  Visit the links for showtimes.

McMenamin's Anderson School (18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell, WA) is showing Stanley Kubrick's The Shining on Tuesday, October 24, and Wednesday, October 25.  Visit the link for showtimes. 

McMenamin's Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) is showing Stanley Kubrick's The Shining on Tuesday, October 24,  and on Friday, October 27.  Visit the link for showtimes.  

McMenamin's Anderson School (18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell, WA) is showing the film from Tuesday, October 24, through Wednesday, November 1.  Visit the link for showtimes.

First Run Features  

Well, here we go with another sequel to a classic horror film.  The Exorcist: Believer is playing at the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm WA; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), and the Tracyton Movie House (1520 NE Riddell Rd in Bremerton, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, October 25).

The latest sci fi film from Gareth Edwards (Monsters, Godzilla, Rouge One: A Star Wars Story), The Creator, is playing at the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm WA; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), and the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, October 26). 

Ready or not, Saw X is playing at Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), and the Granada 3 Theatre (1311 Adams Ave in La Grande, OR; scheduled through Thursday, October 26).

Film Festival Submission Information 

 

The BoneBat Comedy of Horrors Film Fest 2024, taking place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) is now accepting submissions through Friday, March 1.  Visit the link for details.

Streaming

The Hallow Ian Horror Hour will present twelve horror shorts filmed in the Pacific Northwest on Fridays through October 27, with a marathon starting at 5 pm on Halloween.  You can view it on Seattle College Cable Television, or catch it on YouTube at 8 pm the day after the show airs.

October 2023

Friday, October 20

Wildlife Safari (1790 Safari Rd in Winston, OR) presents Zoobilee tonight and tomorrow from 5 to 8 pm.  This family-friendly Halloween event features trick-or-treating, games, animal encounters and MORE!  Kids of all ages and invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes.

Elevated Whispers (165 W Bond St in Astoria, OR) kicks off the Magic of Astoria festival with a screening of Practical Magic at 8 pm tonight at the Liberty Theatre (1203 Commercial St in Astoria, OR).  Doors open at 7 pm.

Friday Night Frights presents the cult classic Halloween III: Season of the Witch at 10 pm tonight at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor in Tacoma, WA).

The campy classic Werewolves on Wheels is playing tonight at 9:15 pm at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA).

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) presents the silent film classic, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, with a live score from Sleepbomb (the name of the band feels right for this film) tonight at 8 pm.  Doors open at 7 pm.

The Spooktober Series at the 5th Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St in Portland, OR) continues with Neil Marshall's terrifying horror film The Descent through Sunday, October 22.

The Egyptian Theatre (229 S Broadway in Coos Bay, OR) will screen the Halloween family film Hocus Pocus tonight and tomorrow night at 7 pm.  Dress as your favorite character for a chance to win a prize!

Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with a screening of Kathryn Bigelow's vampire classic Near Dark tonight at 7 pm in GLORIOUS 35mm.

The Sense of Wonder series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen the Roger Corman classic X: The Man with X-ray Eyes tonight at 7:30 pm.

The Killer Klowns from Outer Space invades the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 11:30 pm.  The show features an appearance from local burlesque superstar Melody Mangler.  Costumes are encouraged.

Saturday, October 21

The West Linn Public Library (1595 Burns St in West Linn, OR) hosts the 3rd annual Library Comic Con (Lib-Con) through Thursday, October 26. Expect panels, contests, prizes, and a Cosplay Take-Over Night from 6:30 to 8 pm on Thursday, October 26.  Visit the link for all the details!

The 15th Annual Guignolfest screens today at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).  Two screenings are available, the Ghouls Show (featuring teams that have been competing for less than three years) at 3 pm, and the Legacy Show (teams that have competed for three or more years) at 6:30 pm.  

Get ready for A Hell of a Homecoming Dance at the Olympia Ballroom (116 Legion Way SE in Olympia, WA) from 8 pm to midnight.  The Dark Market will be there, as well as DJ Abel spinning the tracks to help you be a demon on the dance floor.  This is a 21 and older event.

The Washington State Toy Show heads to the Clark County Event Center (17402 NE Delfel Rd in Ridgefield, WA) today until 4 pm.  Early Bird Admission (opens at 9 am) is $10, General Admission (opens at 10 am) is $5.

Director Henry Selick's (The Nightmare Before Christmas) latest stop motion film, the horror comedy Wendell and Wild, is showing at 10 am today at The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA).

Transmissions from Beyond Reality: A Psychotronic Double Feature is at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) tonight at 9:30 pm, featuring John Parker's Dementia and Ed Wood's Plan 9 from Outer Space.

Kid Pickford will present the 1984 comedy horror classic Ghostbusters at 1:30 pm and 10 pm (for those who want to see the film without a theater full of kids, I guess) at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA).

VHS Uber Alles brings a film about a local Satanist in the small town of Red Rock performing human sacrifices to unleash the Dark Lord to The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) tonight at 9;30 pm in GLORIOUS VHS.  But, as he attempts his 103 sacrifice of a virgin, the townsfolk become wise to his shenanigans.  About time!  

Sunday, October 22

Drag Attack!  Scream Queens take over the stage at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 8 pm.  Visit the link for all the details.

The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta takes place from 10 am to 4 pm at the Tualatin Commons (8325 SW Nyberg St in Tualatin, OR).  You can watch a series of races involving costumed participant piloting giant pumpkins on the lake, which enjoying plenty of dry land activities.  Visit the link for details.

The Olympia Film Society presents Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) tonight at 7 pm, and Thursday, October 26, at 7 pm.

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) is showing the 1932 pre-Code horror classic Island of Lost Souls, starring Charles Laughton and Bela Lugosi, today at 2 pm.

The Olympia Film Society brings the 4K uncensored director's cut of Gregg Araki's dark comedy/sci fi/drama Nowhere to the Capitol Theatre (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) through Thursday, November 2.  Check the link for days and showtimes.

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) is showing Event Horizon, one of the greatest haunted-house-in-outer-space films, today at 5 pm.

David Cronenberg's Rabid, starring Marilyn Chambers, is playing at The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) through Wednesday, October 25.

William Friedkin's The Guardian is playing at The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) through Thursday, October 26.

William Friedkin's mind-bending psychological thriller Bug is playing at The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) through Thursday, October 26.

The Korean Horror series continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) today with a screening of The Wailing at 2 pm.

S.I.N SUNDAY goes underground tonight at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of The Descent at 7:30 and 9:30 pm.

Fathom Events brings Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds to theaters nationwide today and tomorrow.  Click the link to find a theater near you.

Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR) is showing Alfred Hitchcock's classic Psycho today, Tuesday and Thursday (October 22, 24 and 26).

Monday, October 23

Claudio Simonetti's Goblin will perform a live score to Lamberto Bava's 80s horror classic Demons at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 8 pm.

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) is showing the black comedy/gothic horror I Like Bats, restored in 2K from the only known 35mm print, tonight at 7 pm.

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen Brian Yuzna's body horror/social commentary Society tonight at 7 pm.

Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Andrej Zulawski's Possession tonight at 6:30 pm, and Friday, October 27, at 6:30 pm.

Tuesday, October 24

The Scream King series at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) continues tonight with Cujo at 7:45 pm.

CMNYK brings the underrated horror film Horror Express, starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and Telly Savalas, to the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR) tonight at 7 pm.  Preshow start at 6:15 pm.

The Sprocket Society pays tribute to Mr. BIG (Bert I. Gordon) with a screening of Earth vs. The Spider and a second, secret feature, along with shorts, all in GLORIOUS 16mm at 7:30 pm tonight at The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA).

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) screens the Canadian horror film Pin (AKA Pin: A Plastic Nightmare), starring Terry O'Quinn (The Stepfather, Lost) tonight at 7:30 pn.

Wednesday, October 25

The Moscow Film Society brings The Exorcist to the Kenworthy Theatre (508 S Main St in Moscow, ID) tonight at 7 pm.

$5 Movie Night at the Admiral Theatre (515 Pacific Ave in Bremerton, WA) presents the 1984 horror comedy classic Ghostbusters tonight at 7 pm.

Church of Film brings Fangs!, Mohammed Shelb's bizarre Egyptian tribute to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, to the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.

The Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR) will show the J-horror classic Ringu tonight at 7 pm. 

Thursday, October 26

Candlelight concerts presents A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics at 6:30 and 9 pm tonight at The Old Church Concert Hall (1422 SW 11th Ave in Portland, OR).  The program, performed by the Listeso String Quartet, includes music from movies such as Halloween, Psycho, and others, as well as classical pieces, while the hall is illuminated with candlelight.

The North Bend Theatre (125 Bendigo Blvd N in North Bend, WA) is showing the Spanish horror film Anguish, starring Zelda Rubinstein (Poltergeist) through Saturday, October 28

The Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR) will show the comedy/horror cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space tonight at 7 pm. 

Edgar Wright's sci fi/kung fu/comedy The World's End is at the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR) tonight at 7:15 pm and Sunday, October 29, at 3:30 pm.

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen the classic 1963 ghost story The Haunting at 7 pm tonight in GLORIOUS 35mm.

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) celebrates The X Files at 30, with a screening of the "ultimate two part episode, tonight at 7:30 pm.

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show Tim Burton's horror comedy Beetlejuice tonight at 5:45 pm, and Saturday, October 28, at 3:45 pm.

The film is also playing at the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm WA; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1).

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show the 80s vampire flick The Lost Boys tonight 8 pm.

The film adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy's opens tonight at Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm WA; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), and Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2).

Friday, October 27

 

The Night Circus: A Masquerade Ball takes place at 7:30 pm at the Olympia Ballroom (116 Legion Way SE in Olympia, WA).  Dress in your most exquisite masquerade attire and wear a mask to reflect your inner mystique as you dance the night away.  It doesn't mention age limits, but I suspect this is a 21 and older event.

Bleedingham XII: A Northwest Horror Short Film Festival takes place this weekend at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) this weekend.  You don't have to scan the code, just visit the link for details.

The Oregon Film Museum and the Astoria International Film Festival pays tribute to Marla Nurmi (Vampira), who lived in Astoria, OR, from 1939 to 1941, with a FREE screening of Plan 9 from Outer Space.  But wait, there's more!  Sandra Niemi, Vampira's niece and author of the biography Glamour Ghoul: The Passions and Pain of the Real Vampira will be present for a Q and A before the film.  It all takes place at the Liberty Theatre (1203 Commercial St in Astoria, OR) tonight at 7 pm.  Copies of the book will be available for purchase.  Doors open at 6 pm.

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will show Suitable Flesh, based on a H. P. Lovecraft story, tonight and tomorrow night.

Edgar Wright's zombie rom com Shaun of the Dead is playing at the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR) today at 2:45 pm, on Saturday, October 28, at 8:30 pm, and on Monday, October 30, at 4:15 pm.

More Edgar Wright goodness is the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR), with his buddy cop film Hot Fuzz playing tonight at 8:30 pm, and on Saturday, October 28, at 2:45 pm. 

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show a 4K restoration of Dario Argento's masterpiece Suspiria tonight at 6:15 pm.

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the horror classic The Exorcist tonight at 8:30 pm, and on Halloween night at 8:15 pm.

The 99W Drive-In (3110 Portland Rd in Newberg, OR) is showing The Nightmare Before Christmas and the Disney Halloween favorite Hocus Pocus today and tomorrow.

The Nightmare Before Christmas is also showing the Cameo Theatre (304 E 1st St in Newberg, OR).  Showtimes TBA.

Hocus Pocus is playing at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) through Wednesday, November 1.

Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) is showing The Lost Boys through Wednesday, November 1.

The extended director's cut of William Friedkin's classic The Exorcist is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7 pm, and on Monday, October 30, at 4:30 pm.

The black comedy/horror film Parents is playing at is playing at The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) through Saturday, October 28.

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) is showing the 4K restoration of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre tonight and tomorrow night.

The Spooktober Series at the 5th Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St in Portland, OR) continues with Ana Lily Amirpour's vampire film A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night through Sunday, October 29.

The Egyptian Theatre (229 S Broadway in Coos Bay, OR) will screen the Brendan Fraser/Rachel Weisz action/horror film The Mummy tonight.  The event starts at 5 pm, and features a costume contest and prize raffle.  Profits equally benefit the Coos Art Museum and the Egyptian Theatre.

The 7th St Theatre (313 7th St in Hoquiam, WA) will show Ghostbusters: Afterlife tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 pm. 

Saturday, October 28

Once again, Portlanders will perform Thriller as part of the global Thrill the World World-wide Thriller dance today in Irving Park (707 NE Fremont St in Portland, OR).  If you want to participate, weekly practices take place at the covered basketball court at Irving Park Saturdays and Sundays through October 22, starting at 3 pm.

The Vampires vs Zombies Experience in Portland, OR, takes place at an undisclosed location (to be emailed before the event).  You can go at your own pace, or compete against other vampires and zombies crawling on the streets.  You'll follow clues, complete fun challenges and some interactive puzzles in the city.  And if you come in costume, of course, there will be a contest.  Visit the link for details.

The Monster Bash returns to Grant's @ The Monticello Hotel (1405 17th Ave in Longview, WA) from 8 pm to 2 am.  This 21 and older events features a live DJ, cocktail bars, giveaways, a costume contest and MORE! 

Southwest Washington Fantasy Events is hosting some Halloween goodness today and tomorrow at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds (1909 S Gold St in Centralia, WA).  Visit the link to find out more.

The Misfits Bar + Lounge (2530 NE 82nd Ave in Portland, OR) is hosting a Pre-Halloween Party, featuring Kendra Onixxx from Dracula Titans tonight.  Doors open at 7 pm, with a meet and greet of the stars of the spooktacular drag show at 8 pm, with the show starting at 9 pm.  And be sure to wear a costume!  This is a 21 and older event.

The Unique Center for Athletes of all Needs (1007 Superior St in Sandpoint, ID) is hosting a Halloween Costume Party fundraiser tonight from 5:30 to 11:30 pm.  This is an adults only event.

Scare-a-Thon returns to the Joy Cinema (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) with five great films to fill up your Saturday: Robot Monster in GLORIOUS 3D, Tarantula, The Mummy, The Monster Squad and Trick-r-Treat.  See your favorite, or by a day pass and watch them all!

Pipe Organ Pictures at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) brings the 1925 classic The Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney, to the big screen today at 2 pm.

Halloween in Downtown Hillsboro, OR, starts at 2 pm today with the Lowrider Trunk or Treat, followed at 3 pm with Trick or Treat on Main St (both events run until 6 pm).  But the fun isn't over! at 6 pm is the Hillsboro Flash Mob at a special time and location (if you want to participate, visit the link for information on classes), and the Hillsboro Block Party from 7 to 10 pm.  The first link has all the details you need.

Take part in the Monster Mash 5K and Creature Crawl 1K today at 10 am (for the Mash) and 9 am for the Crawl at Howard Amon Park (500 Amon Park Dr in Richland, WA).  Expect some Trick or Treating, a costume contest, and MUCH MORE!  The event benefits the Mid-Columbia Children's Museum.

Ghostoria invites you to investigate tthe Liberty Theatre (1203 Commercial St in Astoria, OR) tonight at 6:30 or 9 pm.  You can bring your own small, hand-held devices as you search for paranormal activity.  The event is for those 14 years of age and older, though those 14 to 17 you must be accompanied by an adult.

The St. Helens Senior Center (375 S 15th St in St Helens, OR) hosts the Halloween Witch and Wizard Ball tonight from 7 to 10 pm tonight.  Expect an evening of dancing, macabre music, tricks and treats!  Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 1.  No idea where on the web you can buy tickets, so check the center link or the Spirit of Halloweentown website.  I'll update the post as more details become available.

The Denton Delinquents present The Rocky Horror Halloween Show! at 9 pm tonight at the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA).  Aside from a shadow cast of the cult classic, expect a costume contest and a crazy good time.

The St. Johns Bachelor Club (8204 N Central St in Portland, OR) is hosting a Halloween Party thrown by Jack Rudo Maraglia tonight from 7 to 11 pm.  As expected, prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, drink specials will flow all night long, and lots of spooky merriment with be had.  This is a 21 and older event.

The 23rd annual Portland Erotic Ball, the city's biggest, sexiest adult Halloween party, takes place at the Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside St in Portland, OR).  VIP admission starts at 7:30 pm, general admission is open at 8 pm, and the party runs till 2 am.

Part 3: The Return... Again! - A Horror Movie Mystery Marathon takes place at 4 pm today at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA).  You'll get to see four different Part 3 movies from seminal horror treasures to DIY blasts.  Maybe the poster has some hints as to what films will be shown...

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the horror classic Rosemary's Baby tonight at 6 pm.

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen Bride of Chucky tonight 9:15 pm.  The poster says it all.

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen the J-Horror classic Ringu today at 3 pm.

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) is showing Nobuhiko Obayashi's bat-sh*t crazy horror film Hausu (House) through Halloween night.

The Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR) will show the Disney Channel film Halloweentown today at 3 pm. 

The Admiral Theatre (515 Pacific Ave in Bremerton, WA) is showing Hocus Pocus tonight at 7:30 pm.

The Isn't She Great series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) brings Elvira: Mistress of the Dark back to the big screen tonight at 9 pm.  Hosted by Elizabeth Teets and Anthony Hudson, the show starts with stand up by LA's Mac Viola.

Fathom Events brings Spirited Away to theaters nationwide through Wednesday, November 1.  Click the link to find a theater near you.

Sunday, October 29

Maria Darling is hosting a double feature of Shock Treatment (with a shadow cast), followed by The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Alberta Abbey (126 NE Alberta St in Portland, OR) tonight starting at 7 pm.  Prop bags are available for purchase at the site.

The Hard Rock Horror Triple Feature Pizza Party returns to The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) tonight at 4 pm.  The films being shown are a secret, and normal concessions will be available throughout the night, with the main course following the first feature.  There will be vegetarian and vegan options available.

It's Pre-Code madness at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR) with screenings of a double feature of Freaks and Safe in Hell today at 1 pm, and tomorrow at 7 pm, both restored in 4K.

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will screen the J-horror found footage film Noroi: The Curse today at 5 pm.

The Korean Horror series concludes at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) today with a screening of the zombie classic Train to Busan at 2 pm.

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen Spanish Dracula (Dracula en Espanol), shot at night at Universal Studios after the 1931 version of Dracula with Bela Lugosi wrapped for the day, today at 3 pm.  It's a great film, but I have to say, Carlos Villarias is no Lugosi.  That's my opinion, check it out for yourself.  I know I will be going, as you don't get many chances to see this on the big screen.

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen The Haunting of Julia (AKA Full Circle), starring Mia Farrow and Keri Dullea, tonight at 7:30 pm.

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) is showing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in GLORIOUS 35mm tonight and Halloween night.

Monday, October 30

Re-Imagined Radio celebrates the 85th anniversary of Orson Welles radio drama War of the Worlds with a live performance by the Willamette Radio Workshop at 7 pm tonight at the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA). 

The spooktacular edition of The Movie Quiz at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) takes place tonight at 7:30 pm.  If you're team dresses up in costumes, you'll receive a goodie "treat" bag!

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) presents TV Party: Halloween Spooktacular, a mystery collection of the best Halloween episodes from TV series, tonight at 7:30 pm.

The Seattle 48 Hour Horror Film Project, a collection of 60 locally produced horror films shot during the second weekend of October, screens at 6:30 and 9 pm tonight and Halloween Night at SIFF Cinema Uptown (511 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle, WA).

The Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR) is celebrating Halloween with screening of the zombie comedy Zombieland tonight at 7 pm, and Halloween night at 4:45 and 7:30 pm.

McMenamin's Grand Lodge (3505 Pacific Ave in Forest Grove, OR) is showing Tim Burton's Beetlejuice tonight and Halloween night.  Visit the link for showtimes.

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen the 1989 remake Dr. Caligari, an erotic take on the silent classic (just look at the poster), tonight at 7 pm.

HALLOWEEN NIGHT

Tuesday, October 31

The Astoria Downtown Historic District holds the annual Downtown Trick or Treat from 3 to 5 pm in downtown Astoria, OR.

The North Bend Theatre (125 Bendigo Blvd N in North Bend, WA) is showing the silent classic Nosferatu, with a live score performed by Danny Kolbe, tonight at 7 pm.  Doors open at 6 pm.

The Scream King series at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) concludes tonight with Brian DePalma's Carrie at 7:45 pm.  Funny how the last three films in the series all start with the letter C.  Or is it?

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will screen Messiah of Evil, influenced by H. P. Lovecraft and gothic horror films of the 30s, tonight at 7 pm.