Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Well, I think I got everything......

Wow, it might be the MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR, but here at The Shadow Over Portland office, it's also the busiest.  Every time I think I've got events covered, something else shows up and I have to update things once again.  And repeat, over and over again until your eyes decide they've had enough.



Yeah, things get rather messy around the office
this time of the year.


Still, I'm always willing to add more to the Horror Calendar, right after I put my eyes back where they belong.  And it's not just movies and film festivals.  Don't forget the Haunted Attractions page, and the Corn Mazes, Haunted Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patch page.  I'll be working throughout the month to make this the most complete listing of all the awesome events happening in the Pacific Northwest.

But I could use some help.  I'm sure I've missed a few events, so if you know of something that should be on the site, whether you're involved with the event or not, email me at shadowoverportland@live.com and let me know about it!  Please remember, I DO NOT CHARGE for listing events on The Shadow Over Portland.  Really, NO CHARGE!  I do this because I love Horror, as well as sci fi and fantasy, and want to help spread the news to other Northwest Horror Fans.

That said, here's the weekly update, running through October 15.  I'll be adding more events occurring later in the month, so please check back next week for even more events happening across the Pacific Northwest!

Ongoing




Audry II seems ready to take over Portland this Halloween season.  The film version of the off-Broadway play will be shown several times at McMenimun Mission Theater during October, but before that, Portland Center Stage (128 NW 11 Ave in Portland, OR) presents Menken and Ashman's version of Little Shop of Horror on the U.S. Bank Main Stage.  Of course, the film is based on the Roger Corman cult classic, but with musical numbers and a singing plant LIVE ON STAGE!  If you love the film, you don't want to miss this production!!  PCS suggests the production is suitable for ages 12 and up (be aware that children under 6 are not allowed to attend any PCS production).  The show runs through October 16 and you can find more details and advance ticket sales at the PCS website.

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Fright Film Month starts early at The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 E Burnside in Portland, OR) tonight as 1973's The Wicker Man screens through October 6.  Yes, it's the good one with Edward Woodward and Sir Christopher Lee, not the remake!  Don't miss a chance to catch this classic on the big screen!  No word on showtimes yet, but check back here, or visit The Laurelhust website closer to October.

The Spirit of Halloweentown in St Helens, OR



The Spirit of Halloweentown returns to the the city of St. Helens in Oregon for a month-long celebration full of amazing events.  From haunted tours, pumpkin carving contests, a Howl-oween 5K dog walk, and more, this should be on every Northwest Halloween fan's calendar!  You'll find plenty of events happening in the area through Halloween Night, so check out the Official Website link for all the events and details.  You'll find a few events of note listed below.




Also, actress Kimberly Brown (who starred as Marnie in Halloweentown, the Disney Channel Original Movie filmed in St. Helen's) will return to the festival on October 8 and 9.  You can find advance tickets for photo ops and other special events at the link.




Should you feel like dressing up as a creature of the night and possibly winning $1,000, sign up for the Creatures of the Catwalk, part of the month long Spirit of Halloweentown celebration in St. Helens, OR on October 9.  Check out the link for entry fees and more details.  The event takes place on Sunday, October 9 from 2 to 4 pm.  Entries are limited, so get on it, creatures of the night!!

Also as part of the Halloweentown celebration is the Bonfire and Bones-Scream All You Want! Goth Extravaganza.  The party starts at The Waterfront (275 Strand St in St. Helens, OR) at 7 pm on Saturday, October 22.  You eat, drink and dance the night away, while participating in a costume contest!  And yes, there will be a BIG fire!  Visit the link for more details on the event and advance ticket sales.




Oh, Halloweentown (St Helens, OR) just added some of the Scooby Gang to their events.  Emma Caulfield (Anya) and Nicholas Brendon (Xander) from Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, will join the festivities.  Caulfield will be at Halloweentown for photo shoots on Saturday, October 29. while Brendon will be available for photo shots October 29 and 30.  And you can buy group photos!  I'll be trying to be there!!  Check out the Official Halloweentown website for all the details.  Just scroll down a bit.


Buy it NOW!




The H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival and CthulhuCon returns to spread cosmic horror across Portland.  The madness starts at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) on October 7.  For more details, visit the Official Website.  Be sure to buy your tickets before Saturday, September 24, so you can take advantage of early bird pricing!

As for guests, director Stuart Gordon will return to the festival.  Not only will he present a recording of his new radio play, The Hound, but he'll also be at the 30th Anniversary screening of the director's cut of From Beyond.

Special Guests include John Shirley, S. T. Joshi, A. Scott Glancy, Kenneth Hite, Mike Dubisch, Sean Branney, Andrew Leman, Cody Goodfellow, among others.

Oh, and I'll be a guest at this year's event!  Please be sure to say hello if you happen to attend a panel I'm on, or just see me walking about.  You won't miss me, as I'll be the big guy in the Lovecraft tee shirt and black Stumptown Kilt!

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Evil Dead: The Musical is turning the Pacific Northwest with stops at The Alberta Rose Theatre (3000 NE Alberta St in Portland, OR) on October 14 and 15, at the Revue Stage at Granville Island (1601 Johnston St in Vancouver, BC) on October 28 and 29, and the Metro Studio Theatre (1411 Quadra St in Victoria BC) on November 4 and 5.  Some performances in both Portland and Vancouver, BC, have sold out, so you want to buy your tickets SOON!  And yes, there is a Splatter Zone!!  You can find more details, including a list of available showtimes at all three locations and a link for advance ticket sales, at the Evil Dead Tour website.

Film Contest




Red Flag's 8th Annual Guignolfest: 3 Day Horror Movie Contest kicks of on October 21 at the Analog Lounge (720 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR).  No other details are available at this time, so keep checking the Official Website or The Shadow Over Portland Open Film Submissions page as October approaches.

October, 2016

Wednesday, October 5




The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) brings Bela Lugosi to Weird Wednesday in the low budget horror film, The Ape Man. Lugosi is a mad scientist (is there any other kind in these movies) who turned himself into an ape man and now needs fresh human spinal fluid to cure his self-inflicted state. Toss in a couple reporters on his trail and a guy in a gorilla suit and you know this one is WEIRD!  The show starts at 9:15 pm and, as always admission is FREE!  Just warning that should you bring in your own food or drinks, you might incur the wrath of some guy in an ape suit.  So help keep Weird Wednesday alive by visiting The Joy's concession stand!  Also, you must be 21 or older to attend.  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.  

Thursday, October 6



Hey, Portland Horror Fans, are you a bit blue because you missed out on the sold out screening of the digital restoration of Phantasm at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR)?  Well, The Hollywood is giving you a second chance to catch this BEAUTIFUL restoration tonight at 7:30 pm.  I saw this version on September 24 and it looks AMAZING!!!  Don't get me wrong, I love me some 35mm presentations, but WOW!  The colors are stunning and the balls never looked better.  Instead of pointing out the flaws, the restoration accented the amazing work of director Don Coscarelli and is a shining chrome (ball) example of how to properly restore a film.  If you missed it the first time, DO NOT miss this repeat screening.  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Friday, October 7



The H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival and CthulhuCon returns to spread cosmic horror across Portland.  The madness starts at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) on October 7.  For more details, visit the Official Website.

As for guests, director Stuart Gordon will return to the festival.  Not only will he present a recording of his new radio play, The Hound, but he'll also be at the 30th Anniversary screening of the director's cut of From Beyond.

Special Guests include John Shirley, S. T. Joshi, A. Scott Glancy, Kenneth Hite, Mike Dubisch, Sean Branney, Andrew Leman, Cody Goodfellow, among others.

Oh, and I'll be a guest at this year's event!  Please be sure to say hello if you happen to attend a panel I'm on, or just see me walking about.  You won't miss me, as I'll be the big guy in the Lovecraft tee shirt and black Stumptown Kilt!

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Fright Film Month continues at The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 E Burnside in Portland, OR) as Hausu (House) starts playing through October 13.  This film has visuals that demand to be seen on the big screen!  No word on showtimes yet, but check back here, or visit The Laurelhust website closer to October.

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Friday Night Frights brings the SCREAMS to the University of Puget Sound (in the Rausch Auditorium; the campus address is 1500 N. Warner St in Tacoma, WA) with a screaming, ur, screening of Wes Craven's meta classic Scream.  Showtime is 9:30 pm and you'll find more details at the Facebook Event Page.

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Torchsong Entertainment LLC presents Villains and Vixens: Musical Cabaret, tonight, as well as on Saturday, October 8, Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15, at the Twilight Theater Company (7515 N Brandon Ave in Portland, OR).  Featuring a "spooktacular musical cabaret" with numbers performed by your favorite evil-doers from all genres, this show is considered find for those of 10 years of age or older.  All shows start at 8 pm.  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The 99W Drive-In (3110 Portland Road in Newberg, OR, will screen the original The Blob through Sunday.  The film starts at dusk, rain or shine, and is followed by the R-rated animated movie Sausage Party (just so you know).  For more details, you can check the 99W website or the 99W Facebook Page.

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Do you want to PARTY?  Well, it's Party Time at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) as Return of the Living Dead plays through October 13.  The show starts at 9:20 pm and you can find more details at The Academy website.

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Shadows and Blood, a group showing of dark art including paintings, photography and drawings, takes place from 6 to 9 pm at Wells and Verne (734 E Burnside in Portland, OR).  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, October 8



Yum, boiled parakeet is on the menu at the 7th St Theatre (313 7th St) in Hoqiuam, WA, this weekend, as the film that started the "hag horror" subgenre, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, screens tonight and tomorrow.  No word on showtimes (Hey, it's over 3/4 of a year away!), so keep checking back or visit the 7th St Theatre website closer to the screening date.

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Actress Kimberly Brown (who starred as Marnie in Halloweentown, the Disney Channel Original Movie filmed in St. Helen's) will return to celebrate The Spirit of Halloweentown, in St Helens, OR, today and tomorrow (Sunday, October 9).  You can find advance tickets for photo ops and other special events with Brown in attendance at the link.

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The Campout Cinema screening of John Carpenter's The Thing at the EMP Museum (325 5th Ave N in Seattle, WA) has sold out.  Hope you bought your tickets.

Sunday, October 9



Should you feel like dressing up as a creature of the night and possibly winning $1,000, sign up for the Creatures of the Catwalk, part of the month long Spirit of Halloweentown celebration in St. Helens, OR on October 9.  Check out the link for entry fees and more details.  The event takes place on Sunday, October 9 from 2 to 4 pm.  Entries are limited, so get on it, creatures of the night!!

Monday, October 10



Don Coscarelli's Phantasm series ends tonight at The Hollywood Theatre, as Phantasm: Ravager screens tonight and tomorrow (October 11) at 7 pm.  Come on, you know you need to know how the series ends, as Mike (A. Michael Baldwin) and Reggie (Reggie Banister) finally confront the nefarious plans of the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm, in his final film performance) to determine the fate of our world.  For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Tuesday, October 11



Kung Fu Theater at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is also getting into the Halloween spirit with a screening, in GLORIOUS 35mm. of Hammer's Seven Brothers Meet Dracula, starring Peter Cushing!  This is the American version, so some dialog is trimmed, and several scenes of bare breasted women are replayed in mirror image (I assume to meet some quota imposed by the distributor), but it's Kung Fu verses the Undead, and (if it's the version I've seen) it looks great.  For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Wednesday, October 12



The King of Monsters comes to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) as Godzilla Resurgence (AKA Shin Godzilla) opens tonight at 7 pm.  The film will also be screened on Saturday, October 15 at 7 pm, Sunday, October 16 at 2:30 and 7:30 pm, and Monday, October 17 at 7 pm.  Visit The Hollywood Theatre website for more details and advance ticket sales.

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The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR) screens Jim Henson's dark fantasy, The Dark Crystal, tonight as part of the Reel Science film series.  Doors to The Empirical Theater open at 6:15 pm for a lecture and Q and A on puppets, hosted by Toby Froud, Sculpter 1 at Laika Studio, at 6:30 pm.  The film will begin after the one hour discussion.  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Thursday, October 13





Okay, not sure how to make the connection with the bi-monthy Queer Horror program and Beetlejuice (other than out actor Glenn Shadix's portrayal of Otho), but I'm sure hostess with the grossest Carla Rossi will bring up several points I missed.  Oh, and this screening at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is in GLORIOUS 35mm, so that is something you don't want to miss.  The show starts at 9:30 pm with "a special preshow set to get the whole audience jumping in line all the way to the afterlife."  I'm guessing the audience will be invited to "Shake, Shake, Shake!"  Tickets are $9.  Visit The Hollywood Theatre official website for more details and advance ticket sales.

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If you're in the mood for something a bit witchy, head to McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) as the Cocktail and a Movie series presents The Craft through October 17.  It's the film's 20th Anniversary and I think the timing is perfect.  Check out the McMenamins Mission Theater website for more details.

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If you want to see a film with more stabbing McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) is also screen Scream tonight, and at various dates and times through October 17.  For more details, visit the McMenamins Mission Theater website.

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Sorry for the late notice, but just found this event a few days ago.  The 3rd Annual Idaho Horror Film Festival takes place through Saturday, October 15, at The Egyptian Theatre (700 W Main St in Boise, ID).  For more details, including an event schedule and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the IHFF Official Website.

Friday, October 14



If you wanted to see Carnival of Souls on the big screen without the RiffTrax crew's commentary,
The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 E Burnside in Portland, OR) is where you need to be, as the film will play through October 20 as part of Fright Film Month.  No word on showtimes yet, but check back here, or visit The Laurelhust website closer to October.

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Once again, I praise the Halloween Gods!  As part of the Chills and Thrills: The Gimmick Series this month, The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is screening the greatest Universal Monster Movie IN 3D!  Oh yes, Creature from the Black Lagoon screens tonight at 7:30 pm.  Oh, and did I mention it's in 3D?!?!.  Again, I can not tell you how cool this will be, and how YOU CAN NOT MISS IT!  I bought my ticket already, so I'll see you there.  For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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It's playtime with Chucky, as The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) shows Child's Play through October 20.  Check back for showtimes, or visit The Academy website later in the month.

Saturday, October 15

The All Night Horror Marathon at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) has sold out.

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Oh, I wish I could be at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) today at noon, as the Rocket Sci-Fi Matinees series screens Horror Express!  Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Telly Savalas star as passangers aboard a trans-Siberian express, hunted by a creature frozen in ice for centuries.  Yeah, it's all kinds of cheesy goodness!!!  For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit the Pickford website.

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Five college students partying in an abandoned cabin in the woods.  There will be drinking, singing, dancing and DEADITES!  Evil Dead: The Musical returns to Portland tonight at The Alberta Rose Theatre (3000 NE Alberta St in Portland, OR).  Tickets for Friday evening's performance have sold out, but you can still by tickets for tonight's performances at 6 or 9:15 pm.  And yes, there will be a Splatter Zone.  For more details, including available showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit the Evil Dead Tour website.

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The Third Annual Zombie Brewfest takes place today at Doomsday Brewing Company (421 C St, Unit 1B in Washougal, WA), which sounds perfectly ominous!  The event runs from 3 to 10 pm and features all sorts of zombie fun, over 25 local craft brews and live music, as well as a full menu from Doomsday Brewing and Herb N' Roots Company.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.


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