Thursday, October 13, 2016

Time for a Shadow Over Portland special update!



Hey Northwest Horror Fans, we've got a massive storm heading our way, with rain and high winds in the forecast.  So if you were planning to visit a spooky outdoor attraction this weekend, be sure to check the event's website before heading out.  Several events are warning that the weather might force them to close this weekend, so save yourself a trip and make sure the attraction is open before bundling up for the elements!  You can check the links on The Shadow Over Portland Corn Mazes, Haunted Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches page for website updates and other details.  Stay safe out there!!

With that warning out of the way, here's a peek at some of the events I just added to the Horror Calendar.  


The 99W Drive-In (Highway 99 (3100 Portland Rd) in Newberg, OR) will screen the 1956 sci-fi classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers tonight, following the remake of The Magnificent Seven through Sunday, October 16.  The first film starts at about 7 pm, rain or shine (expect rain and wind this weekend).  For more details, and a link to the drive-in's website, visit 99W Facebook Page




Church of Film presents Poe, Poe Poe:  3 Classic Edgar Allan Poe Films on Wednesday, October 19, at 8 pm at the North Star Ballroom (635 N Killingsworth Ct in Portland, OR).  The films include French pioneer Jean Epstein's version of The Fall of the House of Usher, followed by Austrian director Kurt Steinwedner's The Raven and French New Wave critic Alexandre Astruc's adaptation of The Pit and the Pendulum.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page




Experience Theatre Project presents Gothic Horror Stories tonight at 6 pm at decarli restaurant (4545 SW Watson Ave in Beaverton, OR).  A fundraiser for the troupe's 2017 Shakespeare in the Round production, this event invites you to dress up in your Victorian finery and mingle among the most popular horror authors of all time, including Poe, Mary Shelley, Stoker, Bronte and others.  A silent auction begins at 6 pm, cocktails and hors d'oeuvers at 6:30 pm, with horror stories beginning at 7:30 pm.  Tickets to the event are $45.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.  You must be 21 or older to attend.



The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) Scare-A-Thon lineup has been announced!  Starting at 2 pm on Saturday, October 28, you can watch Creature from the Black Lagoon in 3D, followed by King Kong verse Godzilla, Count Yorga, Vampire, The Evil Dead (the original) and Blacula.  Sounds like something for all Northwest Horror Fans!! All-Day Passes are just $20 and are on sale NOW at The Joy.  Tickets for individual films can be purchased at the door for regular prices.  Visit The Joy Cinema website or their Facebook Page for showtimes and more details.


 Get ready for the Scary Time at the Merry Time Halloween Party at the Merry Time Bar and Grill (995 Marine Dr in Astoria, OR).  The party starts at 8 pm, with the bewitching Bettie Mayhem and Portland's Elvis as your hosts.  Dress in a costume and enter one of three costume contests: Best Vampira Costume (did you know she attended Astoria High School?), Scariest Costume or Crowd Favorite.  You could also win a prize for Best Thriller Dance, Best Zombie Walk, or others.  Also, bring your scariest short story or horror haiku to the Scary Story Open Mic Competition, have a Tarot Card reading, or just watch horror films on the TVs.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Don't worry, I'll be adding much more to the Horror Calendar, as well as the other pages, this weekend.  And remember, if you want your event listed on The Shadow Over Portland, all you need to do is email me at shadowoverportland@live.com and I'll be sure to post it.  Remember, I DO NOT CHARGE to list any event.  I'm just happy to share all the fun, spooky events happening in the Pacific Northwest.

Keep check back, Horror Fans!



Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Halloween is coming, and so are a lot of events under The Shadow Over Portland!

Happy, happy Halloween!


Wow, Halloween is coming up quick, and the list of great events happening in the Pacific Northwest keeps growing.  Here's everything I've been able to find over the past few days, but I'm sure more is on the way.  So be sure to keep checking the Horror Calendar and other pages to help plan your Halloween celebration!

Now, I've to run, as I'm heading back to The Hollywood tonight.  Really, the theater should rent me a cot during October...
 
Ongoing




This is your last chance to see the Portland Center Stage (128 NW 11 Ave in Portland, OR) production of Little Shop of Horror on the U.S. Bank Main Stage.  The show must end this weekend, so don't miss your final opportunity to see 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 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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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.



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.

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The Bonfire and Bones-Scream All You Want! Goth Extravaganza starts at The Waterfront (275 Strand St in St. Helens, OR) at 7 pm on Saturday, October 22.  You can 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!





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 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.

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Tonight's Weird Wednesday offering at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) goes by many names, including The Horrible Man Beast.  But I can not find any information about this film, so I'm going to let The Joy tell you about it.  "More importantly, it has monsters, mad scientists, wrestling and surgery.  Please be warned, there's a little something to offend just about everybody in this one.  And we're darn proud to show it!"  Can't think of a more ringing endorsement than that!!  Showtime is 9:15 pm.  As always, admission if FREE, but you must be 21 or older to attend.  Be sure to stop by the concession stand and spend a few bucks on some tasty food and beverages before the movie.  DO NOT incur the wrath of the Man Beast by bringing outside food or beverages.  He really hates that and the theater is not responsible for his actions should he find you smuggling in snacks!  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.

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The Church of Film presents two  Yugoslavian horror films tonight at 8 pm at the North Star Ballroom (635 N Killingsworth Ct in Portland, OR).  The Ward is a short gothic chiller concerning a man suffering metaphysical persecution by a mysterious man in a black cloak.  The feature film, The Butterfly, concerns a rural village loosing its mill operators to an unknown terror in the night.  I have no other information at this time, so visit the Facebook Event Page closer to the date for additional details.

Thursday, October 13




The Queer Horror presentation of Beetlejuice at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) has sold out.

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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.

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Train to Busan, a South Korean zombie film, plays tonight at 7:15 pm and tomorrow (Friday, October 14) at 9:40 pm at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland OR).  A group of passangers on a blood-drenched bullet train are fleeing a zombie outbreak for Busan, a resort city that might be a safe haven.  Or so they hope.  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Also at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is David Lynch's prequel/sequel, Twin Peaks - Fire Walk with Me.  Presented by Fashion in Film, the movie starts at 7:30 pm.  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre 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.

Tuesday, October 18



The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents an Andy Milligan Horror Spectacular with a screening of Guru The Mad Monk in GLORIOUS 35mm!  This 1970 Grindhouse feature is an ultra low budget treat, as Milligan not only did most of the work behind the camera and in the editing room, he also mad the costumes in this period piece set in the Middle Ages!  Mulligan biographer Jimmy McDonough will introduce the movie, as well as providing a very rare Milligan directed short that will play before the feature.  The show starts at 7:30 pm.  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Fathom Events presents an encore screening of Young Frankenstein, with a special introduction from Mel Brooks, at theaters across the nation tonight only at 7 pm.  You can find locations in Oregon, Washington and Idaho by visiting this Fathom Event link.

Wednesday, October 19



Tickets for The 15th Emerald City Comicon, at the Washington State Convention Center (705 PikeSt in Seattle, WA) on March 2 though 5, go on sale today.  Guests have been announced, so visit the official website for more details.

Thursday, October 20



Get ready to do the Time Warp again, as Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave in Portland, OR) presents the Rocky Horror Show on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through November 26.  No, I did not forget to add "Picture" to the title, as Funhouse is presenting the stage version of the cult classic.  This live production is for mature audiences only (for obvious reasons).  And don't worry, you can join in and toss some toast at the cast, in true Rocky Horror fashion.  More more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Funhouse Lounge website.

Friday, October 21



Shock Opera: The Unauthorized Alice Cooper Story returns to the Northwest tonight at 9 pm at The Analog Cafe and Theater (720 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR).  Doors open at 8:30 pm and are $17 in advance and $20 at the door.  You must be 21 or older to attend.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Well, it seems Friday Night Frights has picked the perfect movie for THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!  Tonight at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N. Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) screens the John Carpenter classic, Halloween, at 10 pm.  Oh, but there is more.  FNF will screen ALL the films from the Wait A Minute Film Competition, with the awards presented after to all the winners (who must be present, or the runner up will claim the prize).  For more details on the screening, visit the Facebook Event Page.  And for details on participating in the Wait A Minute Film Competition, visit the Night of the Living WAM website.

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Fright Film Month continues at The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 E Burnside in Portland, OR) as Joe Dante's horror/comedy The 'Burbs plays through October 27.  No word on showtimes yet, but check back here, or visit The Laurelhust website closer to October.

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Frank Oz's 1986 musical version of Little Shop of Horrors opens tonight at McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR).  The film plays at various times and dates though October 25, with two Sing-Along versions tomorrow (see the entry below).  For more details, visit the McMenamins Mission Theater website.

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Brian DePalma's Carrie opens tonight at McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR).  The film plays at various times and dates though October 23.  For more details, visit the McMenamins Mission Theater website.

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Grab a can of Wolf Chili and get ready to howl, as The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) shows The Howling through October 27.  Check back for showtimes, or visit The Academy website later in the month.

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The Portland EcoFilm Festival presents a screening of the sci fi classic, Silent Running, in GLORIOUS 35mm tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  The screening starts at 9:15 pm.  For more details about the festival, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the EcoFilm website

Saturday, October 22


Bleedingham V, Bellingham's short horror film festival, opens tonight at the Pickford Film Cinema (1318 Bay St) in Bellingham, WA.  Stay tuned for showtimes, or check out the official website closer to October!

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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) tonight at 7 pm.  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.

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Sing with Audrey II as McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR) presents a 30th Anniversary Sing-A-Long to 1986's musical version of Little Shop of Horrors today only!  The entire family can join in during the 1:30 pm screening (and a 4:30 pm screening on Sunday, October 23), while those 21 or older can sing during without the youngsters around at 8:45 pm tonight.   For more details, visit the McMenamins Mission Theater website.

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Olympia Film Society Fright Club presents a screening of John Carpenter's classic, Halloween, tonight at 9 pm.  The film also plays on Sunday, October 23, at 7:30 pm and Friday, October 28, at 9 pm.  The screenings take place at The Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).  For more details, visit the Olympia Film Society website  (This link goes to the society's calendar.  Click on the Next 7 Days link on the page).

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Local horror film director Joe Sherlock presents the theatrical premiere of his latest film, Beyond the Wall of Fear, today at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) at 4 pm.  Lovecraftian horrors, strange experiments, insanity and telekinetic bloodletting are just a sample of what the film has to offer, as eight twisted tales unfold on the screen, featuring Jackey Neyman Jones (Manos: The Hands of Fate), as well as Tom Griffith and George Stover (The Alien Factor and Nightbeast).  The cast and crew will be present for the screening, so don't miss this Northwest B-Horror screening.  Admission is $7 at the door, and you can get more details at the Facebook Event Page.

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The Third Annual Trick or Treat, Monster Feet 5K and Kids Fun Run takes place at 10:30 am at 2320 SE Marine Science Dr in Newport, OR.  Costumes are encouraged, of course.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page or or the Trick or Treat, Monster Feet Facebook Page.

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The EMP Museum (325 5th Ave N in Seattle, WA) is hosting the Fashionably Undead Prom: Under the Sea tonight at 9 pm.  Of course, you should come in a retro costume and prepare to dance the night away with sweet pop tracks inspired by pinup girls and 60s housewives provided by Prom Queen.  Tickets are $25 and include admission to the museum's horror exhibit, Can't Look Away: The Lure of Horror Films.  The prom is for those 21 or older.  For more details, and to purchase tickets, visit the EMP website.


Sunday, October 23



Oh, Fathom Events, you're letting Northwest Horror Fans down.  Instead of bringing more of the Classic Universal Monster Movies to the big screen during the Halloween season, you've decided to bring Stanley Kubrick's The Shining to the big screen today and on Wednesday, October 26.  Sorry to tell you this, Fathom, but screening this film is an October tradition around the Northwest, and I'm sure several local theaters will be screening it again this year.  But, to be fair, this screening does include exclusive commentary from TCM host Ben Mankiewicz.   Showtimes at 2 and 7 pm.  For details, and to buy advance tickets, visit this Fathom website link for the October 23 screenings, and this Fathom website link for the October 26 screenings.

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Celebrate Sam Raimi's birthday tonight, as the Yelm Cinemas (201Prarie Park St in Yelm, WA) present Army of Darkness at 7 pm.  As you're reading The Shadow Over Portland, I know I don't need to say anything more about this movie.  You already know it's GROOVY!  For more details, visit the Yelm Cinemas website.