Or something like that.
Such such glad tiding floating in the air, Northwest Horror Fans might worry the holidays might have nothing for them. Well, The Shadow Over Portland is here to prove you wrong. This edition of the Weekly Update has all the cool movies and events that will help keep your season frightful!
I've added a few events, such as a Weird Wednesday movie at The Joy Cinema next week, featuring a Luchador and an Aztec mummy! That's WEIRD AND AWESOME!! You'll also find advance ticket sales and details for PDXtreme, coming in early December, a couple of time-centric screenings at The Hollywood Theatre, a B-Movie and Beer screening in Salem, and much more!
December is getting busy as well, so check out the Horror Calendar to start your holiday planning with lots of geeky craft faires and movies. I'm sure more is coming, so keep checking back.
Looking into the future, Hot August Frights has released their 2017 schedule, so check out the listing for all the cool movies screening at the 7th Avenue Theatre in Hoquiam, WA, next year.
Also, the Haunted Attractions page has a Christmas themed Haunted House in Gresham, OR opening in December, so be sure to take a look.
Remember, if you have, or know of, a Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy event, attraction or film screening coming up this year, or in 2017, email me at shadowoverportland@live.com and I'll add it to the Horror Calendar and the Weekly Updates
Enough of that. Let's get the Weekly Update from The Shadow Over Portland started!
Ongoing
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 deails, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Funhouse Lounge website.
Open Film Submissions
The Portland Horror Film Festival is looking for short and feature length films for the 2017 show (June 8 to 10 at The Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR). Submit your film before December 24 and save some money on submission fees! For more details, visit the link.
Buy Tickets NOW!
Tickets for The Emerald City Comicon are
selling out FAST. Four day passes and passes for Saturday are GONE!
If you want to go to the con, which takes place at the Washington State Convention Center
(705 Pike St in Seattle, WA) on March 2 though 5, you better buy your ticket NOW! Visit
the official website for more details and a link to advance ticket sales.
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PDXtreme Fest, a three day film festival full of Horror, Crime, Gore and MORE, opens Friday, December 2, at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) at 4 pm. It should be a blood-soaked good time, full of great short and feature films! For a list of the films showing, visit the Facebook Event Page. Advance tickets are just $30 for all three days, and are available at this link.
November, 2016
Wednesday, November 9
Tonight's Weird Wednesday screening at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) is Jack and the Beanstalk, starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. The pair will sing a few tunes, crack some jokes and meet a giant in their only color feature. I suspect it's not the classic that their adventures with the Frankenstein monster, Dracula and the Wolfman was, but you'll have a fine time none the less. After all, it's Abbott and Costello! Admission is FREE, so spend a bit of money at the concession stand and help The Joy keep Wednesdays WEIRD. And please, do not bring outside food and drink with you, or the giant might have to grind your bones to make his bread! And remember, you must be 21 or older to attend. For more details, visit The Joy Cinema Website.
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From Dusk till Dawn celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and Fathom Events is bringing this fun, gory vampire film back to the big screen at select theaters. The event includes an exclusive Q and A with director Robert Rodriguez and writer/actor Quentin Tarantino. The film plays today at 2 and 7 pm (local time). To find a theater near you, and buy advance tickets, visit the Fathom Events Website.
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The Northwest Horror Pub Quiz takes place at 7:30 pm tonight at Home, A Bar (719 SE Morrison St in Portland OR). The top two teams get gift certificates to the bar, so sharpen your Horror Knowledge, gather your friends together and have fun! Obviously, you must be 21 or older to attend. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Friday, November 11
The Eugene Comic Con (also known as Eucon) heads to the Lane Events Center (796 W 13th Ave in Eugene, OR) this weekend. For a list of guest, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Eugene Comic Con website.
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Halloween might be over, but The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) still have one treat for Northwest Horror Fans. Tonight at 9:30 pm, a digital restoration of the Richard Donner classic, The Omen, will be presented by Projekt Records and Movies in the Dark. Watching David Warner's fate on the big screen is enough to recommend you watch this one! For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) and Frak! Theater presents George Pal's classic, The Time Machine, in GLORIOUS 35mm, tonight at 7 pm. Figure I don't need to say anything else about this one, other than DO NOT miss it on the big screen! For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
Saturday, November 12
All Freakin' Night starts tonight at midnight at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA). Part of the Olympia Film Festival, this all night screening is presented by the Olympia Film Society and Burial Grounds (a coffee shop at 211 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA; I WANNA GO!). Doors open at 11 pm, the show starts at midnight with the silent film Haxan, with musical accompaniment by Birch Graft Ensemble. Next up is the UNCUT digital restoration of I Drink Your Blood, followed by Cat in the Brain, The Sinful Dwarf and ending with Dr. Butcher, MD. Can you stand the shocks? Can you stay awake? Only one way to find out, and that's to attend the screening! Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for members, and the first 50 people in line will get a FREE AFN T-shirt! For more details and a link for advance ticket sales, visit the AFN Facebook Event page.
Sunday, November 13
Shriek: A Women of Horror Film Class presents 2015's The Witch (AKA The VVitch) with a happy hour and discussion of the film starting at 7 pm at Naked City Brewery and Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle, WA). Special guest from The Cunning Crow Apothecary (a local witch-owned herbalist shop) will bring swag and present comments on the film. Tickets are $10, $5 for teachers/professors, seniors 65 or older, veterans and students with ID. Doors open at 6:30 pm and you must be 21 or older to attend. For more details, and to register in advance, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Wednesday, November 16
Weird Wednesday is going to be ALL SHADES OF AWESOME at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) as Monster Kid Radio presents Mil Mascaras verse the Aztec Mummy! A luchador battling an Aztec Mummy is something you DO NOT want to miss!! The show starts at 9:15 pm, with an introduction from Monster Kid Radio host (and local podcasting superstar) Derek M. Koch. Admission is FREE, so spend some money on goodies at the concession stand. And, for you're own safety, DO NOT make Mil Mascaras angry by sneaking in outside food or drinks! As always, you must be 21 or older to attend. For more details, visit The Joy Cinema Website later in the week.
Thursday, November 17
Queer Horror breaks from it's bimonthly schedule for a special screening of Addams Family Values, in GLORIOUS 35mm, tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) at 9:30 pm. Hosted by Portland's premier drag clown Carla Rossi, this Thanksgiving edition opens with a flaming Camp Chippewa pre-show featuring Portland's favorite queens. For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Website.
Friday, November 18
All Freakin' Night starts tonight at midnight at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA). Part of the Olympia Film Festival, this all night screening is presented by the Olympia Film Society and Burial Grounds (a coffee shop at 211 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA; I WANNA GO!). Doors open at 11 pm, the show starts at midnight with the silent film Haxan, with musical accompaniment by Birch Graft Ensemble. Next up is the UNCUT digital restoration of I Drink Your Blood, followed by Cat in the Brain, The Sinful Dwarf and ending with Dr. Butcher, MD. Can you stand the shocks? Can you stay awake? Only one way to find out, and that's to attend the screening! Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for members, and the first 50 people in line will get a FREE AFN T-shirt! For more details and a link for advance ticket sales, visit the AFN Facebook Event page.
Sunday, November 13
Shriek: A Women of Horror Film Class presents 2015's The Witch (AKA The VVitch) with a happy hour and discussion of the film starting at 7 pm at Naked City Brewery and Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle, WA). Special guest from The Cunning Crow Apothecary (a local witch-owned herbalist shop) will bring swag and present comments on the film. Tickets are $10, $5 for teachers/professors, seniors 65 or older, veterans and students with ID. Doors open at 6:30 pm and you must be 21 or older to attend. For more details, and to register in advance, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The post-apocalyptic animated film, Rock and Rule, screens at 7:30 pm at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). Featuring music by Cheap Trick, Debbie Harry, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop and Earth, Wind & Fire,
this Canadian feature follows a rock band attempting to rescue their
lead singer from evil rocker Mok, who plans to use her voice to summon a
demon. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
Weird Wednesday is going to be ALL SHADES OF AWESOME at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) as Monster Kid Radio presents Mil Mascaras verse the Aztec Mummy! A luchador battling an Aztec Mummy is something you DO NOT want to miss!! The show starts at 9:15 pm, with an introduction from Monster Kid Radio host (and local podcasting superstar) Derek M. Koch. Admission is FREE, so spend some money on goodies at the concession stand. And, for you're own safety, DO NOT make Mil Mascaras angry by sneaking in outside food or drinks! As always, you must be 21 or older to attend. For more details, visit The Joy Cinema Website later in the week.
Thursday, November 17
Queer Horror breaks from it's bimonthly schedule for a special screening of Addams Family Values, in GLORIOUS 35mm, tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) at 9:30 pm. Hosted by Portland's premier drag clown Carla Rossi, this Thanksgiving edition opens with a flaming Camp Chippewa pre-show featuring Portland's favorite queens. For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Website.
Friday, November 18
Orycon, Oregon's premier, fan run, sci fi/fantasy convention, happens this weekend at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront (1401 SW Naito Parkway) in Portland, OR. Stay tuned for more details, or visit the link later.
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Friday Night Frights keeps the scares going after THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR with a screening of Child's Play tonight at 10 pm at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611
N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA). Of course, the event includes prizes,
patches, buttons and more. Admission is only $6. For more details,
visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Writer/Director Anna Biller's new comedy/horror/tribute to the Technicolor thrillers of the 60s, The Love Witch, opens tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) in GLORIOUS 35mm. A beautiful young witch looking for true love attracts a few too many suitors in her search (the potions and spells don't help). So when she find true love, things get rocky. No showtimes have been announced yet, so check back here, or visit The Hollywood Theatre Website, later in the month.
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Also playing at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is a digital restoration of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. Yeah, I know I don't need to say anymore about this one. Showtime is 9:30 pm through Sunday, November 20. Visit The Hollywood Theatre Website for more details and a link to advance ticket sales.
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Local Horror Filmmaker Joe Sherlock brings his latest film to f/stop Fitzgerald's Public House (335 Grove St NE in Salem, OR) for a B-Movies and Beer presentation. Beyond the Wall of Fear, an anthology style film featuring Lovecraftian horrors, witches, insanity and more, will screen tonight at 9 pm. The screening is FREE, so be sure to spend a bit of money for food and drinks to help support this ongoing series. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Friday, November 25
If you've forgotten the rules, head to The Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside St in Portland, OR) for Joe Dante's holiday classic, Gremlins. Showtimes have yet to be announced, so check back here, or visit The Laurelhurst Theater Website, later in the month.
Saturday, November 26
This is an old newspaper ad, the only
poster I could find
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) and the Columbia Theatre Organ Society present the 1916 silent version of 20,000 Leagues under the Sea at 2 pm today. The screening will feature a special score created for this show played by Dean Lemire on the Beverly Ruth Nelson Memorial Organ. Check back later for more details on the screening, and advance ticket sales, once it's listed on The Hollywood Theatre website, or visit the Facebook Event Page for more details.
Sunday, November 27
Ghoulie's Graveyard Sale #3 takes place at The Jack London Bar (529 SW 4th Ave in Portland, OR) from 4 to 7 pm tonight. Stop by and pick up some spooky stuff for next Halloween, or just to decorate your house in general. Visit the Facebook Event Page for more details and (as this is a working date and subject to change) to make sure the event is still taking place. This is an event for those 21 or older.
Wednesday, November 30
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) and Re-Run Theater present the six part episode, Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time, tonight at 7:30 pm. I'm not going into much detail here, as the plot summaries are pretty long, but it features the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) and the final appearance of his companion Leela (Louise Jameson). Vintage Sci Fi Toy ads will be played between each chapter. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.