Be safe out there, Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy fans! We've got a lot of wildfires out there!!

I know I commented on the heat coming to the area last week, and even posted a hellish photo from a movie to say summer was going to hit us with some unseasonable temperatures one last time.  But I forgot how bad the fire situation was this year.

Have to admit, makes any complaints about the heat I made

last week seem rather petty.

Photo from KATU-TV.

Now we've got a new wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge, ash falling in Portland, and it's not expected to be contained until the end of the month.  Looking at the wildfire maps, it seems the entire region is covered in flames, and people are being evacuated from the homes, facing the possibility of losing everything.  And the weather on the East Coast of the United States isn't looking much better, as Houston is dealing with the aftermath of one hurricane, with another looking like it will cause major damage to Florida and the Atlantic Coastline this weekend.

So I just want to take a moment to say I hope all of you and your families are safe and well, and that everyone gets through this craziness alive.  The reasons for the tragedies befalling us can be debated later.  For now, let's do everything we can to help those affected by these events and come to the aid of our families, friends and neighbors should tragedy befall them.  And let's remember those out in the midst of these disasters, risking their lives to protect others in need.  We ARE in this together, folks, and that's how we'll survive.

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On this edition of the Weekly Update, I've got details on Rose City Comic Con, Fang-O-Rama, zombie walks and a lot of great movies coming to local theaters.  It's a bit of a lull in the genre action, compared to the last few weeks, but you know things will pick up as we approach THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!

If you want to work at a haunted attraction this year, check out the Open Audition Page.  Most of the sites are holding auditions this weekend, so DO NOT miss your opportunity to spread some spooky fun this Halloween season. 

If you're interested in making a movie with an extreme time limit, check out the October Film Contest section below.  Portland filmmakers have two opportunities to compete in a 72-hour film making contest, with Lovecraft Under the Gun and Guignolfest looking for teams willing to brave a sleepless weekend to produce a horror film.

On the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar, I've added the October schedule for the Horror Brew Pub Quiz! competition, happening every Tuesday in October at Home, A Bar in Portland, OR.  More is coming, so be sure to check back later for additional Halloween fun!

Remember, if you would like your event listed on The Shadow Over Portland, it's easy to do and FREE!  Email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with the details and artwork, and I'll do all the rest!

And please help spread the word!  Should you attend any of the events listed below, let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!

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Fabio Frizzi returns to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a new "composer's cut" of his score to Lucio Fulci's classic, The Beyond, tonight at 6 and 8 pm.  Frizzi and his ensemble will perform live during the film, preserving the dialogue from the original uncut masterpiece.  Tickets are now on sale at The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The latest Celluloid Spotlight series at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is Kubrick on Film, which kicks off on Friday, September 8, at 7 pm with a screening of 2001: A Space Odyssey in GLORIOUS 70mm!  An addition screening takes place at 2 pm on Sunday, September 10.  Tickets are on sale now!  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

UPDATE: Friday's screening is sold out.

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The NW Film Center (screenings take place in the Portland Art Museum Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR) has added two additional screenings of the 35mm, uncut version of Suspiria.  The new showtimes are at 9:15 pm on Friday, December 1, and 7 pm on Sunday, December 3.  Additional tickets for the Saturday, December 2 screening have also been released.  The initial ticket release sold out in two days, so BUY YOUR TICKETS ASAP!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the NW Film Center website.

UPDATE: The showing on Saturday, December 2, is sold out once again.

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Wyrd War presents the digitally restored official theatrical re-release of Rawhead Rex at 9:30 pm on Saturday, September 23, at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  This film, based on a Clive Barker story, has been hard to see, so don't miss the opportunity to watch it on the big screen.  Advance tickets are now on sale at The Hollywood Theatre website.

October Film Competitions

The 6th Annual Lovecraft Under the Gun 72 Hour Film Contest starts at 6 pm on September 14 at My Father's Place (523 SE Grand Ave in Portland, OR).  Get your filmmaking team together and put together a short Lovecraftian film in just 72 hours, and have it screened at the H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival and CthulhuCon on Sunday, October 8 in The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  The audience and a group of guest judges will decide on the winner, to be announced at the closing ceremonies that evening.  Get all the information, rules, guidelines and entry fee details at the Facebook Event Page.

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The 9th Annual Guignolfest: 3-Day Horror Movie Contest is looking for teams to compete in Portland's Original 72-hour Horror Movie Contest.  The films will be screened, and prizes awarded, on Sunday, October 29 at The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).  The kick-off date is Friday, October 20, but you want to get your team registered soon, as only 15 slots are available and, as of September 6, eight teams have been confirmed.  So do not delay.  Visit the Facebook Event Page for all the details.

Ongoing

A digitally remastered version of Close Encounters of the Third Kind will play at theaters across the nation, in celebration of its 40th Anniversary, through September 7.  Visit the Fandango website to find screenings in your area.

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By Crom, celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Conan the Barbarian at McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR).  The film plays through Sunday, September 10 (which will be a Sunday Bloody Mary Sunday screening).  For all the details, including showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

September, 2017

Wednesday, September 7

Weird Wednesday at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) is the camp classic The Killer Shrews.  If you've only experienced this film on a MST3K broadcast, you HAVE to see it without the riffs and hijinks!  The show starts at 9:15 pm and, as always, admission is FREE, but you must be 21 or older to attend.  Be sure to help The Joy Cinema keep Wednesdays WEIRD by stopping at the concession stand and purchase some tasty treats and beverages.  Remember, the Killer Shrews get very angry at people sneaking outside food or drinks into the theater and they are known for their deadly bite!  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.

Friday, September 8

The Rose City Comic Con has expanded into a three day event, running through September 10 at the Oregon Convention Center (777 ME Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Portland, OR).  Currently scheduled guests include James O'Barr (creator of The Crow), Burt Ward (Robin on TV's Batman),  John de Lancie (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Rose McIver (iZombie), Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica, Longmire) and "Weird Al" Yankovic.  More details, including guest announcements, are coming soon, so check back here later, or visit the RCCC Official Website or the Facebook Event Page closer to September.

UPDATE: If you are at RCCC on Saturday, come by room 8 at 4:30 pm for Universal Unite! with Monster Kid Radio.  Derek M. Kock, local podcaster extraordinaire, will host a panel talking about the history and future of the Universal Dark Universe.  I'll be on the panel, as well as author Dominique Lamssies and podcaster Jeff Dean, and Derek is bring along some GREAT prizes.  Stop by, say hi, maybe win a prize and have fun discussion the return of Universal Horror to the big screen!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The City of Tigard, Oregon, presents Movies in the Park: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them at Cook Park (17005 Southwest 92nd Ave in Tigard, OR).  The event starts at 5 pm, with the movie beginning at dusk.  You are asked to bring school supplies to donate to the Tigard/Tualatin School District.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Celluloid Spotlight screening at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) of 2001: A Space Odyssey in GLORIOUS 70mm, has sold out. 

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Spend an evening with the creatures of the night at the Greenlake Bat Watching, tonight near the Bathhouse Theater on the northwest side of Green Lake (address listed is 7312 W Green Lake Dr N in Seattle, WA).  The event runs from 6:30 to 10 pm, so dress appropriately.  The viewing will take place rain or (moon)shine.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page (for the August 24 watching event).

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Robert Zemeckis' dark comedy Death Becomes Her will play at McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR) through Wednesday, September 13.  For additional details, including showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Mission Theater website.

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Fang-O-Rama: A Vampire Variety Show! hits the stage at Crush Bar (1400 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) tonight at 9 pm.  The show features the creatures of the night performing drag, comedy, burlesque, singing, dancing and more!  Tickets are only $10 for this 21 and older show.  For more details, including a list of performers, visit the Facebook Event Page.


Saturday, September 9

Wizards Assemble are hosting a Harry Potter Pub Crawl in Portland, OR, starting at 4 pm.  Of course you should wear a costume, especially for the Best Dressed Competition.  The wizard party bars and clubs will not charge group members a cover, and themed drinks will be on some menus.  Other events include a House Sorting and Graduation Certificate at the end of the crawl (should you make it to the end!).  Registration information and other details will be posted on the Facebook Event Page on Monday, July 17.

Sunday, September 10

The first annual Gothic Garage Sale and Community Costume Sale takes place from 11 am to 6 pm today at The steep and thorny way to heaven (SE 2nd and Hawthorne in Portland, OR).  For more details, including information on purchasing vendor space, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Celluloid Spotlight: Kubrick on Film continues at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) tonight at 8 pm with a screening of The Shining in GLORIOUS 35mm!  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Fathom Events brings Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan into theaters to celebrate the film's 35th Anniversary.  The event will include a screening of the director's cut and a special introduction by William Shatner.  To locate a theater near you, and to buy advance tickets to the event, visit the Fathom Events website.  The film will be screened again on Wednesday, September 13.

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After a year of great horror films and discussion, Shriek: A Women of Horror Film Class offers a night of 80s punk fashion, zombies and heckling at Naked City Brewery and Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle, WA) tonight.  Get ready for the Shriek Heckle Night: The Return of the Living Dead tonight starting at 6:30 pm.  This is a 21 and older event.  For all the details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The latest Celluloid Spotlight series at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) is Kubrick on Film, screens 2001: A Space Odyssey in GLORIOUS 70mm at 2 pm.  Tickets are on sale and will most likely sell out!  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Monday, September 11

Celluloid Spotlight: Kubrick on Film concludes at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm with a screening of A Clockwork Orange in GLORIOUS 35mm!  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Tuesday, September 12

Critical Hit Burlesque presents Burlynomicon: Celebrating 6 years at the Lovecraft Bar at 9 pm tonight at the Lovecraft Bar (421 SE Grand Ave in Portland, OR).  Stop by and celebrate a damned tradition (ur, damn fine tradition) with great performers, music and Lovecraft-themed drinks!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Friday, September 15

Friday Night Frights presents the cult classic Army of Darkness tonight at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) at 10 pm.  Oh, you know everyone will be quoting along with Ash for this one!  Admission is $6 and tickets are available 30 minutes before showtime.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Get Your Geek On: One Year Anniversary! takes place at 8 pm tonight at The Embers Avenue (110 NW Broadway in Portland, OR).  Hosted by Miss Pamela Voorhees, this variety show promises geeky fun for fans of sci fi, horror, fantasy and much more.  For all the details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Idaho Horror Film Festival Summer Scream Series at Payette Brewing Co. (733 South Pioneer St in Boise, ID) presents Shaun of the Dead tonight at 8 pm.  Just $10 at the door gets you a night watching the film on the lawn and a frosty Payette brew!  Proceeds support educational programming of the 2017 Idaho Horror Film Festival.  Low back chairs and blankets are allowed and you must be 21 or older to attend.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The 5th Annual Free Outdoor Movie, hosted by Stalker Farms Haunted Attractions (8705 Marsh Rd in Snohomish, WA), honors the late George Romero with a screening of his classic Night of the Living Dead.  The screening will be next to the big red barn on the lawn, and you are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and food.  Be aware, no pets, alcohol or drugs (legal or otherwise) are allowed.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) screens the anime classic Akira tonight at 11:45 pm.  This film looks AMAZING on the big screen, so don't miss out!  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, September 16

Zombie Fest Northwest 2017 takes place from 2 to 6 pm at Normandy Park Towne Center (19900 1st Ave S in Normandy Park, WA).  The Fest will have a special performance by the Seattle Thrillers zombie dance group, food booths, a charity beer garden, zombie costume contest, zombie face painting, raffles by local businesses, more zombies and a zombie mock disaster zone with emergency vehicles.  And you can gain awareness about emergency preparedness as well.  The fest will raise money for the Highline Schools foundation, local food banks and the Friends of Normandy Park Foundation.  More details will bee announced closer to the event date, so check back here, or the Facebook Event Page, for more details later in the year.

UPDATE:  The fest has updated their information on the Facebook About section.  Visit the link above and click on "About" for the details.

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Big Bug Mayhem continues at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) today at noon, with a screening of The Deadly Mantis.  Admission is only $3.  For more details, and advance ticket sales, visit the Pickford Film Center website.

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Hallowbaloo - The Art of Halloween! takes place from 9 am to 3 pm today at the Hollyhills Club House (19200 Hollyhills Dr NE in Bothell, WA).  This family friendly event features Halloween and Dia de los Muertos art from artists across the county.  Admission is $5 at the door.  For more events, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The 4th Annual Snohomish Zombie Walk takes place this evening, starting at the Snohomish Carnegie Foundation parking lot (105 Cedar Ave in Snohomish, WA).  This is a family friendly, free event, though all zombies are asked to bring food or cash donations for the Snohomish Food Bank.  Staff and the food bank truck will be on site at 4:30 pm to accept donations.  Zombies should gather by 5 pm, for important instructions and guildelines (please park in the street, not the lot).  The half-mile walk begins at 5:30 pm.  For all the details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The NW Film Center will screen Alejandro Jodorowsky's The Holy Mountain in GLORIOUS 35mm at the Portland Art Museum's Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR) at 9:30 pm.  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the NW Film Center website.

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The Denton Delinquents and the 99W Drive-In (off Portland Rd in Newberg, OR) present The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with the Delinquents performing a live shadow cast, tonight at 8 pm.  The movie/performance is followed by the second feature, IT, around 10 pm.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, September 17

Pinkies out and may the Force be with you at the Star Wars Formal Tea Party at TheVUDE (308 9th Ave N in Seattle, WA).  Dress in your favorite Star Wars outfit and enjoy this unique event, limited to 90 people!  There will be two parties, one from 10 am to 1 pm, and from 2 to 5 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Fathom Events and TCM Big Screen Classics bring E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial to big screens across the nation today and Wednesday, September 20.  For more details, including a list of theaters showing the film and advance ticket sales, visit the Fathom Events website.