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.
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.
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.
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