The Shadow Over Portland: Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar

Live Attractions Happening Now

Paranormal Cirque II pitches the big top tent at the Bellis Fair (One Bellis Fair Pkway in Bellingham, WA) through Monday, July 7. No one under 13 years old is admitted to the show, and guests 13 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Film Festival and Stage Performance Submission Information

Nile Nightmares Haunted House (6601 244th St SW in Mountlake Terrace, WA) is looking for actors. Visit this link to apply. You can follow this haunted attraction on Facebook.

The 2025 Burien Film Festival BUFO Edition is taking submissions for short (not to exceed 7 minutes in length) films around the theme "Beam Me Up." And the film must reference or include a Burien neighborhood, business or landmark (visit the Burien Film Festival website for a map). You can also visit the festival's Facebook page for more details. Submission Deadline is July 11.

The Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest is looking for Pacific Northwest filmmakers to submit their UFO themed short films, documentaries, animation or music videos. The fest will take place on Friday, September 12, at McFiler's Chehalis Theater (558 N Market Blvd in Chehalis, WA). The standard deadline for submissions is August 5. Visit the FilmFreeway link for details and to submit your film.

The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival is accepting submissions for the 2025 fest, which takes place from Thursday, October 16, to Monday, October 20, at the Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas (88 West Pender St in Vancouver, BC). Visit this FreewayFilm link for details and to submit your film. Official Entry Submission are open through Sunday, July 27.

The 17th Annual Guignolfest: 3-Day Horror Film Contest and Festival is accepting teams now. The kick-off takes place on Friday, October 17, at Beulahland (118 NE 28th Ave in Portland, OR), with films due on Monday, October 20. The screening takes place on Saturday, October 25, at the Clinton Street Theater.

Happening Now

John Carpenter July is happening at CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) through July 26. Visit the link for movies and showtimes.

Sinners, a supernatural film set in the United States South during the 1930s, is playing at Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, June 18), the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, June 19), and the Art House (492 E 13th Ave in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, June 19).

The film is playing at McMenamins Kennedy School Theater (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, July 17.

The horror film Bring Her Back opens tonight at the Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, June 19), the Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside in Portland, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, June 18), and the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA; scheduled from Thursday, June 19, to Sunday, June 22).

Danny Boyle's long awaited sequel 28 Years Later opens tonight at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR; schedule TBA), The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA; scheduled through Thursday, June 26), the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, June 26), the Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, July 17), the Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; schedule TBA), Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, July 17), Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, June 26), the Yelm Cinemas (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm, WA; scheduled through Thursday, July 17), the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, July 16), the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Sunday, June 22), SIFF Cinema Downtown (2100 4th Ave in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Tuesday, July 1), and McMenamins Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Tuesday, July 1).

July 2025

Thursday, July 10

The Olympia Film Society presents Cecil B. DeMille's 1930 musical comedy Madam Satan in GLORIOUS 35mm tonight at 7 pm, on Saturday, July 12, at 4 pm, and on Sunday, July 13, at 7 pm, at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).

Thursday Night Terror brings The Return of the Living Dead to the 99W Drive-In (3110 Portland Rd in Newberg, OR) tonight. Box office opens at 6:30 pm.

Fathom Entertainment brings the horror film Skillhouse, where ten kidnapped top influencers must compete for likes or die trying, to theaters nationwide through Thursday, July 17. Click on the link to find a location near you.

Friday, July 11

Holy Trinity, about a dominatrix who huffs a mysterious aerosol and gains the ability to speak to the dead, is playing at 9:30 pm tonight and tomorrow night, at the Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside St in Portland, OR).

The 1990 classic monster movie Tremors is playing at the 99W Drive-In (3110 Portland Rd in Newberg, OR; scheduled through Sunday, July 13) after Jurassic World Rebirth.

The 1999 horror/action classic The Mummy is playing at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, July 16).

The 1994 sci fi film Stargate is playing at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Tuesday, July 15).

The serial killer/shark thriller Dangerous Animals is playing at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 11:30 pm, and on Tuesday, July 15, at 9:20 pm.

VHS Night at CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) brings the fantasy film The Lord Protector (AKA The Dark Mist) to the big screen in GLORIOUS VHS tonight at 10 pm. VHS trailers start at 9:30 pm.

Saturday, July 12

Darkness Con: Boise, a celebration of haunted houses, Halloween, horror and pop culture, takes place today at Expo Idaho (5610 N Glenwood St in Garden City, ID). Follow the event of Facebook.

The Medieval Market, featuring venders, magic, dragons, a costume contest, and MORE, takes place from 10 am to 4 pm today at Wonderwood Springs (7410 N Chicago Ave in Portland, OR). Visit the link for details.

Ryan Coogler's hit horror film Sinners is playing at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) through Thursday, July 17.

Sunday, July 13

Steven Spielberg's classic Raiders of the Lost Ark is playing at the Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR) tonight at 6 pm, and on Wednesday, July 16, at 7 pm.

The Japanese horror/comedy Hot Spring Shark Attack is playing at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 7 pm.

Monday, July 14

Julia Decournau's (Raw) body horror Titane is playing at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 9:15 pm.

Tuesday, July 15

The CMNYK Science Fiction Extravaganza brings Fire Monsters Against the Sone of Hercules to the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR) tonight at 7 pm. Preshow starts at 6:15 pm.

Wednesday, July 16

The black comedy/horror film The Greasy Strangler is playing at the Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) tonight at 7 pm.

The subtitled version of the anime fantasy Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death is playing at CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) tonight and tomorrow night at 7 pm.

Thursday, July 17

Baron Von Terror hosts a screening of the classic remake of The Blob at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 8 pm.

The latest I Know What You Did Last Summer opens today at Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, July 23), the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, July 24), and the Yelm Cinemas (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, July 23).

Friday, July 18

Friday Night Frights presents David Cronenberg's body horror classic The Fly to the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.

The Frank Oz musical Little Shop of Horrors is playing at the Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA) tonight at 10:05 pm.

Robert Eggers The VVitch is playing at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, July 23).

Both the dubbed and subtitled version of Kiki's Delivery Service are playing at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, July 23).

The camp classic Barbarella is playing at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 11 pm.

Saturday, July 19

WasabiCon PDX 2025 takes place today and tomorrow at the Hilton Portland Downtown (921 SW 6th Ave in Portland, OR). You can follow the event on Facebook, and like the WasabiCon Facebook page for up-to-date announcements.

The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire opens today and runs weekends through August 17 at Sky Meadows State Park (18601 Sky Meadows Ln in Snohomish, WA). Visit the link for details on events, on site camping, and more. You can also follow the event on Facebook.

Wyrd War's Summer Bummer Double Feature presents 1980's Maniac and 1982's Vigilante, with director William Lustig in attendance, at 7 pm tonight at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).

The Grand Illusion Cinema is hosting an outdor screening of Lake Michigan Monster, from writer/director/actor Ryland Brickson Cole Tews (Hundreds of Beavers) at 8:45 pm tonight at Dirty Couch Brewing (2715 W Fort St in Seattle, WA). Tickets are pay-what-you-will (with a $5 minimum), with all money from ticket sales going to the Grand Illusion's relocation fund. This is an all ages event, with kids 12 and under admitted free, but be advised this unrated fill would likely be rated PG-13 or a very mild R.

The sci fi/comedy Vegas in Space, about three male astronauts who switch genders to help Empress Nueva Gabor on the planet Clitoris, is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) tonight at 10 pm, and tomorrow night at 8 pm.

Sunday, July 20

The West Coast theatrical premiere of Beginning of the End, a horror anthology about AI making people kill each other on the same night, takes place at 8 pm tonight at Edmonds Theater (415 Main St in Edmonds, WA) at 8 pm. Meet the stars of the film and catch a Q and A after the film.

The 1977 sci fi classic Star Wars is playing at the Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR) tonight at 6 pm, and on Wednesday, July 23, at 7 pm.

Friday, July 25

The Portlandia Mermaid Parade and Festival takes place through Sunday, July 27, at various locations in Portland, OR. Visit the above link for more details. You can also follow the event on Facebook.

Thursday, July 31

The Grand Illusion Cinema brings Hundreds of Beavers back to Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 8 pm. 60% of ticket sales go to the Grand Illusion relocation fund.

August, 2025

Friday, August 1

The Queer Screams Film Festival takes place through Sunday, August 3, at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR). You can follow the festival on Facebook.

UPDATE: Don Mancini (Chucky franchise creator) will be in attendance to receive the Queer Screams Career Achievement Award.

Saturday, August 2

Quest for Burlesque: The Bard's Backlight Showcase, a D and D themed show, takes place at the Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR) tonight at 8 pm. This is an 18 and older event.

Horror Night at the St Johns Twin Cinemas (8704 N Lombard St in Portland, OR) will screen the sharksploitation film Cruel Jaws, and an unnamed classic zombie flick, tonight starting at 9 pm.

Wednesday, August 6

The Grand Illusion Cinema will show the sci fi satire www.RachelOrmont.com at the Here-After (alley entrance on 2505 1st Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 8 pm. This is a 21 and older event, and be advised, the film contains material of a very explicit nature.

Tuesday, August 12

HEY YOU GUYS! In preparation for the stars of the film attending the Rose City Comic Con next month, the Clinton Street Theatre (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) is hosting a FREE screening (while seats last) of The Goonies today at . RSVP for tickets.

Friday, August 15

Friday Night Frights presents Dario Argento's Phenomena at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.

Friday, August 22

The 99W Drive-In (3110 Portland Rd in Newberg, OR) will show Bram Stoker's Dracula and 1985's Fright Night through Sunday, August 24.

Saturday, August 23

The 99W Drive-In (3110 Portland Rd in Newberg, OR) is hosting the Drive-In of the Dead Horror Market today from noon to 5 pm. Admission is $5. Admission to the double feature (Bram Stoker's Dracula and 1985's Fright Night) is separate.

Saturday, August 30

The Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show takes place from 10 am to 3 pm at the Guy F Cole Convention Center (202 N Blake Ave in Sequim, WA).

September, 2025

Friday, September 5

The Rose City Comic Con takes place this weekend at the Oregon Convention Center (777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Portland, OR). Robert Davi, Sean Astin, Joe Pantoliano, Kerri Green, Corey Feldman and Martha Plimpton (The Goonies) and Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: TNG, Stand by Me) are scheduled to attend. You can follow the event on Facebook.

UPDATE: Annabeth Gish, Carl Lumbly, Carla Gugino, and Henry Thomas (from filmmaker Mike Flanagan's "Flanaverse") are scheduled to attend.

Saturday, September 6

The Sixth Annual Goths in the Forest takes place starting at 11:30 am today at the Enchanted Forest (8462 Enchanted Way SE in Turner, OR). Follow the event on Facebook for upcoming details.

Friday, September 12

The Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest starts tonight at 6 pm at McFiler's Chehalis Theater (558 N Market Blvd in Chehalis, WA).

Saturday, September 13

DarknessCon: Snake River, a celebration of haunted houses, Halloween, horror and pop culture, takes place from 7 am to 9 pm today at the Mountain View Event Center (1567 The Way To Grace in Pocatello, ID). Here's the link to the event's Facebook Event Page.

Friday, September 19

Friday Night Frights presents Lamberto Bava's Demons at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.

2025 Metalesque Fest takes place today and tomorrow at Nova PDX (722 E Burnside in Portland, OR). Details TBA.

Sunday, September 21

The Boulet Brothers Dragula: The Official 666 U. S. Tour stops at the Treefort Music Hall (722 W Broad St in Boise, ID) tonight at 8 pm.

Monday, September 22

The Boulet Brothers Dragula: The Official 666 U. S. Tour stops at the Roseland Theater (8 NW 6th Ave in Portland, OR) tonight at 8 pm.

Thursday, September 25

The Boulet Brothers Dragula: The Official 666 U. S. Tour stops at the Moore Theatre (1932 Second Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 8 pm.

Saturday, September 27

You'll find Terror Rising at the Haunted Forest of Maple Valley (at the Royal Arch Park, 20821 Renton-Maple Valley Rd in Maple Valley, WA) this Halloween. Full Fright shows run through Halloween Night from 7 to 11 pm, with Family Walks on Sunday, October 5, 12, 19, and 26 from noon to 3 pm. Visit the link for tickets and more details.

The Spirit of Halloweentown returns to St. Helens, OR starting this weekend, with events running through Halloween Night. You can follow the event on Facebook.

October, 2025

Saturday, October 11

Dracula: Alternative Dance Theatre returns for the Halloween Season at 7 pm tonight at the Theater On The Square (915 Broadway in Tacoma, WA). Tickets are available now

The Nightmare Before Christmas Ball is taking place today at the Benton County Fairgrounds (110 SW 53rd St in Corvallis, OR). Family Hours run from 11 am to 3 pm, with an event for adults 21 and older taking place from 7 to 11 pm. Read all the details at the link.

The Not So Scary Faire, featuring local venders, Halloween costumes and MORE, takes place from 10 am to 4 pm at Wonderwood Springs (7410 N Chicago Ave in Portland, OR).

Thursday, October 16

The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival takes place through Monday, October 20, at the Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas (88 West Pender St in Vancouver, BC).

Friday, October 17

OryCon 45, Oregon's oldest literary and creative convention, takes place this weekend at the DoubleTree Hotel in Portland (1000 NE Multnomah St in Portland, OR). Visit the link for more details.

Saturday, October 18

Grimoire Studios presents The Gothic Market from 11 am to 4 pm today and tomorrow at the Clark County Event Center (17402 NE Delfel Rd in Ridgefield, WA). You must purchase an advance ticket to attend, as tickets will not be sold at the door.

Halloween E-spo takes place today and tomorrow at the Spokane Convention Center Halls B and C (334 W Spokane Falls Blvd in Spokane, WA). Follow the event on Facebook.

Thursday, October 23

HEY YOU GUYS! The Oregon Symphony presents The Goonies 40th Anniversary in Concert at 7:30 pm tonight at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway in Portland, OR).

Friday, October 24

The Washington State Horror Con: The Next Chapter takes place this weekend at the Washington State Fair and Events Center (110 9th Ave SW in Puyallup, WA). And the host with the most, Elvira, is presenting over the event. Follow the con on Facebook for up-to-the-minute details.

Saturday, October 25

The 17th Annual Guignolfest: 3-Day Horror Film Contest and Festival takes place today at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR). Times and details TBA.

The Portland Oddities and Curiosities Expo 2025, taking place today and tomorrow at Hall C and D of the Oregon Convention Center (777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Portland, OR).

Sunday, October 26

Evil Dead in Concert, with Joe Loduca's iconic score to The Evil Dead played live on stage, takes place at 8 pm tonight at the Roseland Theater (8 NW 6th Ave in Portland, OR) at 8 pm. Reserved seating are on sale now for this 21 and older event.

November, 2025

Saturday, November 1

The Thing in the Basement Horror Fest starts at 1 pm today at the Roxy Bremerton (270 4th St in Bremerton, WA).

Saturday, November 15

The Grit City Comic Show takes place from 10 am to 5 pm today at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center (1500 Commerce St in Tacoma, WA). You can follow the event on Facebook.

January, 2026

Thursday, January 22

The Oregon Symphony presents Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage, with footage from both film and television series on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra performing music live to picture, takes place tonight at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) at 7:30 pm.

March, 2026

Friday, March 27

The 2026 Oregon Ghost Conference takes place through Sunday, March 29, at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center (415 1st Ave in Seaside, OR). You can follow the event of Facebook.

May, 2026

Friday, May 15

The Gem State Comic Con 2026 takes place this weekend at Expo Idaho (5610 N Glenwood St in Garden City, ID). Details TBA. You can follow the event on Facebook.

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