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Though you were probably staying inside for the next couple of weeks, no one said you had to stay inside at home! This edition of the Weekly Update is full of great movies happening in the area, with cult classics, new favorites and a few in GLORIOUS 70mm. Monster Roulette returns to The Joy Cinema, Feathers and Teeth continues its run at the Artists Repertory Theatre, the Freak-A-Zoid Vintage Media Market takes place on April 1, First Friday returns to Wells and Verne on April 7, and the PUFF and the Bonebat Comedy of Horrors Film Festival arrive on the first full week of April.more moss than usual for this time of year.
As for the rest of April, and May as well, be sure to check out the Horror Calendar, with updates on genre movies at the Rio Theatre and information on The Overlook Film Festival happening later in April. In May, plan to check out the Twin Peaks Dance Party, the 15th Annual Vampire's Masquerade Ball, Crypticon, the UFOfest, The Empire Strips Back at the Rio Theatre, and lots of great movies! Don't forget, the calendar is updated every few days, so be sure to check back!!
If you want your event listed on The Shadow Over Portland, just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com and I'll add it to the calendar. You'll reach hundreds of horror/sci fi/fantasy fans throughout the Pacific Northwest and, best of all, listing on the site is FREE!
And, should you attend any of the events listed below, please let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!
Buy tickets NOW!
Tickets are still available for the screening of Interstellar, in GLORIOUS 70mm, at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) on April 8. Tickets for the original Tron and the original Ghostbusters have sold out, and I expect Interstellar will sell out as well, so get your tickets NOW! For a link to showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
UPDATE: As of Monday, April 27, tickets for additional 70mm screenings of Ghostbusters (Sunday, April 9 at 2 pm) and Tron (Monday, April 10 at 7 pm) are on sale, but do not expect them to last long!
Ongoing
Sci Fi Month at The Laurelhurst Theater (2735 East Burnside Street in Portland, OR) concludes with a high octane finish, George Miller's The Road Warrior (AKA Mad Max 2). If you've never seen this film on the big screen DO NOT miss this! The film plays at 9:45 pm through Thursday, March 30. Visit The Laurelhurst Theater website for more details.
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Feathers and Teeth, a mix of "dark comedy, family drama and fantastical horror," runs through April 2 on the Morrison Stage of the Artists Repertory Theatre (1515 SW Morrison St in Portland, OR). A young girl, grieving over her mom's recent death, deals with her father's new girlfriend (her mother's ex-nurse), the boy next door and a few freaky little creatures. This mix of monster tale and revenge tragedy, set in 1978, is "a meaty exploration of grief and obsession." For additional details, including showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit the Artist Repertory Theatre website.
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The new horror film Get Out continues at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) through Thursday, March 30. This has received rave reviews from critics and horror fans alike, and now you have until the end of the month to see it on the big screen. For more details and showtimes, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
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Personal Shopper, described as a ghost story taking place in the fashion underworld of Paris, plays through March 30 at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR). The film stars Kristen Stewart (and NO sparkling vampires), Lars Eidinger and Sigrid Bouaziz, and is presented in English, French and Swedish with English subtitles. Showtimes vary, so check out the Cinema 21 website for more details and advance ticket sales.
Haunted Attractions
Mental Trap Escape Room Game (3855 SW Murray Blvd in Beaverton, OR) presents Escape Blood Forest, The Awakening. You and your friends have one hour to gather the weapons and artifacts needed to escape before your hour is up. Designed for 2 to 6 players, this trap room will be open for a short time and NO ONE is expected to survive this game! Be aware, the game features lifelike gore and decay, loud noises, realistic collapsing buildings and possible dense fog and strobe lights. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit Mental Trap website.
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Please visit the Haunted Attractions page for details on other trap rooms and ghost tours in the Pacific Northwest.
Open Film Submission
NEW LISTING: The third annual Ax Wound Film Festival is accepting submissions. The festival will be held on Saturday, November 19, at the Hooker-Dunham Theatre and Gallery in Brattleboro, VT. All selected filmmakers have the option to be interviewed in the 'zine-style program handed out to all attendees. Submissions will be accepted in any horror sub-genre and must be written and/or directed by women-identified filmmakers. Submissions are accepted through September 1. For more details, including rules, a timeline of registration dates and a link for submitting your film, visit this link.
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Please visit the Open Film Submission page for details on other film festival accepting submissions at this time.
Open Auditions
Horrific 3: A Night of Horror-Themed Belly Dance, hosted by Tacoma Bellydance, is looking for performers. Acts must be based on horror movies and can not be a themed costume with regular dancing. Strong dance background and well rounded, specific ideas with a story are a must. For more details and an application, visit the Horrific website. The performance takes place on Saturday, January 27 of 2018, in Tacoma, WA (location to be announced). Registration is open until April 25.
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March, 2017
Tuesday, March 28
The Grindhouse Film Festival presents a screening of the insanely violent Shogun Assassin, in GLORIOUS 35mm, tonight at 7:30 pm at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). Compiled from the first two Lone Wolf and Cub films, the resulting movie is little more than 90 minutes of thread bare plot mixed with slashing swords, a weaponized baby carriage, stabbing, dismemberment and geysers of blood! Don't miss this chance to see it on the big screen! For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
Wednesday, March 30
Monster Roulette returns to Weird Wednesday at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) tonight at 9:15 pm. In case you forgot the rules, an audience member will get to pick the movie for the evening, so everyone will be in for a surprise! As always, admission is FREE, but you must be 21 or older to attend. And do your part to help The Joy Cinema keep Wednesdays WEIRD by purchasing some snacks and beverages at the concession stand as you head into the cinema! Hey, you don't want to risk the wrath of whatever creature is featured by bringing in outside food or drinks!! For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.
Thursday, March 30
Hotel Broslin presents a screening of Return of the Alien's Deadly Spawn (AKA The Deadly Spawn) tonight at 9 pm at Obsidian (414 4th Ave E in Olympia, WA). Man, the monster in this film is worth seeing! Admission is free, but bringing a canned food donations for the Thurston County Food Back will enter you in a raffle. Also, the event will feature a buy/sell/trade event full of VHS tapes, DVDs, records and other odd ball items. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Friday, March 31
Blade Runner: The Final Cut plays tonight at 11:55 pm at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC). Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Rio Theatre website.
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The action classic Raiders of the Lost Ark plays through Wednesday, April 5, at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA). What more do I need to say, other than you shouldn't miss watching this film on the big screen! For more details, including showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Central Cinema website.
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Raw, a French-Belgian horror film about a vegetarian college student who becomes a cannibal, opens tonight at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR). This film caused a stir on the festival circuit, as several viewers passed out during the film! Showtimes are 4:30, 7 and 9:15 pm, with a 2 pm matinee on Friday and Saturday. For more details, visit the Cinema 21 website.
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Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller Psycho plays tonight at 7:30 pm at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). This one will be a lot of fun to catch on the big screen, even if you've seen it before. Head to The Hollywood Theatre website for more details and advance ticket sales.
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M. Night Shyamalan's Split plays tonight at 8:45 pm at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC). This tale of three girls kidnapped by a man with 23 unique personalities garnered some good reviews, so you might want to check it out on the big screen. If you miss tonight's showing, the film plays again on Monday, April 3, at 9 pm. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Rio Theatre website.
April, 2017
Sunday, April 2
Freak-a-zoid: Vintage Media Market takes place from noon to 5 pm at El Corazon (109 Eastlake Ave E in Seattle, WA). With a Horror, Sci-Fi, Indie and Weird theme, expect some great VHS, vinyl, 'zines and pop culture collectibles to browse through and buy. Tickets for the all ages event are just $1, and there will be a bar for those 21 and older (bring your ID!). For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Monday, April 3
Personal Shopper, described as a ghost story taking place in the fashion underworld of Paris, plays through March 30 at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC). The film stars Kristen Stewart (and NO sparkling vampires), Lars Eidinger and Sigrid Bouaziz. For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Rio Theatre website.
Wednesday, April 5
The anime classic, 1995's Ghost in the Shell, plays tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 E Broadway in Vancouver, BC) at 6:45 pm. The film will be presented in the original Japanese with English subtitles. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For additional details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The Northlander, an Alberta-lensed dystopian sci-fi fantasy, has its BC Premiere tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) at 9 pm. Filmmakers (TBD) will be present to introduce the film and participate in a Q and A after the film. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Thursday, April 6
The bimonthly program Queer Horror returns to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of Slumber Party Massacre tonight at 9:30 pm. Written by Rita Mae Brown (the script was a parody of the slasher genre until the producers decided to shoot it as an actual slasher film) and directed by Amy Holden Jones, the film involves a slumber party interrupted by an escaped killer armed with a power drill. Oh, Freud would have a field day! The event is hosted by Portland's premier drag clown Carla Rossi and features a pre-show twist on the 80s slasher classic. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
Friday, April 7
The Portland Underground Film Festival (PUFF) comes to the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) through April 9. No word if any genre films are on the schedule yet, so keep checking back, or visit the PUFF Facebook Page, later in the year.
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The Void, a Lovecraftian horror tale, opens tonight at the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA). Showtimes have yet to be announced, so check back, or visit the Grand Illusion Cinema website, closer to the opening date.
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The 1984 comedy classic Ghostbusters plays through Wednesday, April 12, at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA). It's a great opportunity to catch the Ghostbusters cleaning up the town on the big screen! For more details, including showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Central Cinema website. And Wednesday's screening is just $1.99!
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Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Donnie Darko at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR). Showtimes and other details have yet to be announced, so check back, or visit the Cinema 21 website, later.
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Blood Diner, a film that started out as a sequel to the H. G. Lewis classic Blood Feast, screens tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) at 11:30 pm. Director Jackie Kong will be in attendance for a Q and A after the film. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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This month's First Friday opening at Wells and Verne (734 E Burnside in Portland, OR) features the art of Elise Mesnard. The show opens at 6 pm. For more details, including links to the artist's Facebook page and website, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) has opened ticket sales to the public for three great features screening this weekend in GLORIOUS 70mm. The original Tron, the original Ghostbusters and Interstellar will play throughout the weekend, and you know each screening will SELL OUT, so get your tickets NOW! For a link to showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
UPDATE: Tron and Ghostbusters have sold out.
Saturday, April 8
The 4th Annual Cherry City Comic Con returns to the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center ( 2330 17th St NE in Salem, OR ) through April 9. Actor Vernon Wells (The Road Warrior, Commando) will be in attendance. Visit the official website, later in the year. You can also find more information at the Facebook Event Page.
UPDATE: Kimberly J. Brown (Marnie from the Disney movie Halloweentown), will be in attendance.
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The BoneBat Comedy of Horrors Film Festival takes place today, from noon to midnight at SIFF Cinema Uptown (511 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle, WA). That's all the details I have for now, so check back later in the year, or visit either the Facebook Event Page or the BoneBat Film Festival website closer to April, 2017.
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The Lure, a musical tale of deadly mermaid sisters in an alternate 1980s Poland, returns to the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 6 pm. This played several times last month, so it must be a real crowd pleaser! The film is shown with English subtitles. For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Rio Theatre website. (NOTE: The site lists a showtime of 9:20 pm as well as 6 pm. Contact the theater for the correct showtime before purchasing tickets.)
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The Void, a Lovecraftian horror tale, plays tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) at 8:15 pm. For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Rio Theatre website.
