Wednesday, October 11, 2017

It's time for a VERY LONG Weekly Update from The Shadow Over Portland!


Sorry I'm late with this edition of the Weekly Update, but I started working on some chores around the office and lost track of time.  Just too much to do and not enough time to get it all done.  Sometimes I think having a few extra copies of myself running around to clean and perform the normal acts of daily living would be nice. 

But I've heard such duplicates often spend too much time goofing off,
or planning something evil, rather than doing anything useful.

Anyway, Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans will have plenty of activities to chose from this week.  But if you want to plan things out further in advance, head to the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar.  I've included the Halloween Movie Events for several locally owned theaters in the region, and you'll be wondering how you'll get to all of them!  Be sure to keep checking back, as I keep finding more exciting things to do during THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!

Don't forget, you can still have your event listed on site.  Just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with details and artwork, and I'll take care of the rest.  It's easy and FREE!

And should you attend any of the events listed here, let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!

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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen John Carpenter's The Thing in GLORIOUS 70mm from Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15, at 7 pm.  Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, September 29.  Visit The Hollywood Theater website for more details and advance ticket sales.  Trust me, you'll need them!

UPDATE: The only showing not sold out is at 7 pm on Sunday, October 15.

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The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) will screen John Carpenter's The Thing on Wednesday, October 25 at 7 pm IF the Crowded Theater tipping point of 70 tickets are sold by Friday, October 13.  Head to The Kiggins Theatre website to buy your advance tickets.

Open Submissions

The Poe Show 2018 is looking for writers and artists interested in creating a new work in homage to the writer, to roast him or read/interpret a piece of his work.  Deadline for submissions is November 15.  The show is also looking for volunteers of all types.  The event takes place on Sunday, January 14, 2018, from 8 to 11 pm.  For more details, check out the poster above and send an email of interest to thepoeshowpdx@gmail.com.

Open Film Submissions

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) is on the hunt for bloody good genre films for the Rio Grind Film Festival, taking place November 16 to 19.  Submit you animated, horror, sci fi or erotic shorts at the FilmFreeway link.  The deadline for submissions is Thursday, November 2.

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The Crypticon Seattle Horror Film Festival is looking for horror film to make the con goers squirm in their seats during the convention (May 4 to 6, 2018).  Northwest filmmakers can enter their films for free.  The Regular Deadline is Monday, February 19, 2018.  For more details and to submit your film, visit the FilmFreeway link.

Open Audition

The horror film They Reach, described as a cross between The Goonies and Poltergeist, is looking for a 10 to 14 year old as a lead character named Cheddar.  The film is locking for a male or female actor of any ethnicity or body type.  The only requirement is the ability to ride a bike.  Please note that the character is described as "foul mouthed" and will say a few "bad words."  Also, the story contains a monster and the use of blood.  The shoot will run from mid-November 2017 to January 2018, mostly on weekends and excluding holidays.  Auditions take place on the fourth floor of the Theatre Puget Sound Armory 305 Harrison St in Seattle, WA.  For information on the film and to audition, visit the SignUpGenius website.   You can check out the Facebook Page for They Reach for more information on the film.

Ongoing

The Spirit of Halloweentown returns to St. Helens, OR, the city where the Disney film Halloweentown was shot.  Every October, the city gets its family-friendly spooky on with events (including music, tours, attractions and more) throughout the Halloween season.  The celebration is too large to list here, so just head to the Discover Columbia County website and click on the Spirit of Halloweentown Agenda and Tickets for a PDF of all the events listed so far.  I'll post a few throughout the month, but the website will have all the details.

UPDATE: Halloweentown star Kimberly J. Brown (Marnie Piper), along with cast members Judith Hoag (Gwen Cromwell Piper) and J. Paul Zimmerman (Dylan Piper), will be at the Spirit of Halloweentown on Saturday, October 14.  Go to the above link for more details.

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Yeston and Kopit's Phantom, a new musical version of Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera featuring Phillip "Pip" Kennedy as The Phantom and Laura McCulloch as Christine, takes the stage at the Antoinette Hatfield Hall (1111 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) through October 15.  You can find more information on the production at the Facebook Event Page and purchase tickets at the Portland'5 Center for the Arts website.



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October Horror continues at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) with David Cronenberg's head blowing Scanners.  The film plays through October 12.  Visit The Academy Theater website for more details and showtimes. 

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Hitchcock-Tober returns to the Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight through October 19 with screenings of North by Northwest, Dial M for Murder and Notorious.  For more details, including a list of showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave in Portland, OR) brings the Murder Mystery Machine back for Halloween.  Each performance, The Funhouse Lounge Improv Company will craft a bloody murder mystery based on audience suggestions in an R-rated mix of the classic cartoon and slasher flick!  For more details, including showtimes and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR) invites you to spend Sundy Bloody Mary Sunday with John Carpenter's film version of Stephen King's Christine.  If you can't make it today, don't worry, as the film is running through Tuesday, October 10.  Showtime vary, so for more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Mission Theater website.

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The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 E Burnside St in Portland, OR) presents the 1931 classic Frankenstein, with Boris Karloff, at 7 pm through Thursday, October 12.  For more details, visit The Laurelhurst Theater website.

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The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 E Burnside St in Portland, OR) presents Wes Craven's Scream, with at 9:20 pm through Thursday, October 12.  For more details, visit The Laurelhurst Theater website.

October, 2017

Wednesday, October 11

Bruce Campbell's book tour for Hail to the Chin stops in Seattle, WA, tonight at Third Place Books (17171 Bothell Way, #A101 in Forest Lake Park, WA).  Visit the Hail to the Chin book tour website for more details.

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The Hotel Sorrento (900 Madison St in Seattle, WA) presents Northwest Haunted Hotspots with paranormal expert and educator Neil McNeil tonight at 6:30 pm.  The event is free, with drinks and food available for purchase.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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It's Hallowednesday: Horror Movie Night at the Boise Public Library Main Library (715 S Capitol Blvd in Boise, ID).  Tonight's film, hosted by the Idaho Horror Film Festival, is Wes Craven's Scream.  Doors open at 6 pm, with the movie starting at 6:30 pm.  The IHFF will raffle some passes to a few luck attendees.  You must be 18 or older to attend.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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John Agar is on the way to save Weird Wednesday from the Curse of the Swamp Creature at 9:15 pm tonight at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR)!  As always, the show starts at 9:15 pm and admission is FREE.  You must be 21 or older to attend.  And don't forget to support The Joy's efforts to keep Wednesdays WEIRD by purchasing some tasty snacks and beverages from the concession stand before the movie.  And not even John Agar will save you from the Swamp Creature if you anger it by bringing outside food or drinks into the theater.  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.

Thursday, October 12

The 4th Annual Idaho Horror Film Festival takes place on October 12 to 14 at The Egyptian Theatre (700 W Main St in Boise, Id).  Visit the IHFF website or the Facebook Event Page for more details and advance ticket sales.

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Get your special "Father's Day Cake" at the concession stand of the Ark Lodge Cinemas (4816 Rainier Ave S. in Seattle, WA), as the Dark Lodge series presents Creepshow tonight at 8 pm.  DO NOT miss this chance to check this horror classic on the big screen!  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Ark Lodge Cinemas website.

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The Idaho Horror Film Festival hosts a screening of the horror comedy classic, An American Werewolf in London at 8 pm tonight at Barbarian Brewing Downtown Taproom (1022 W Main St in Boise, ID).  The film screens with Crow Hand and Night of the Slasher.  This 21 and older event is FREE for IHFF passholders, or $5 at the door.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Idaho Horror Film Festival hosts a screening of The Lost Boys at 9 pm tonight at The Balcony Club (150 N 8th St, Ste 226 in Boise, ID).  The film screens with Buzzcut.  This 21 and older event is FREE for IHFF passholders, or $5 at the door.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Friday, October 13

Friday the 13th is a lucky day for Portland Evil Dead Fans, as Evil Dead the Musical take the stage at The Alberta Rose Theatre (3000 NE Alberta St in Portland, OR) for TWO shows this evening.  And, of course, there will be BLOOD and a Splatter Zone!!  Showtimes are 6:30 and 10:15 pm.  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Bruce Campbell's book tour for Hail to the Chin stops at the Beaverton Powell's (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd in Beaverton OR) .  You must purchase a copy of the book to join the signing line.  For more details, visit the Powell's website.

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It's a mad monster party tonight at Crush Bar (1400 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) as De Lioncourt Productions presents Rise of the Monsters *A Frankenstein Burlesque Story tonight only.  Showtimes are 8 pm and 10:30 pm.  For more details, including a list of the performers and the monsters they will portray, as well as a link for advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Museum of Pop Culture (325 5th Ave N in Seattle, WA) presents a Campout Cinema presentation of The Dark Crystal tonight at 6 pm.  This is an all ages event and tickets include admission to The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited.  For more details, including a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Friday Night Frights brings Jason to the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm with a screening of Friday the 13th Part III.  Please note, due to the inferior of the red/blue 3D, the screening will be in 2D tonight.  It's the right choice, as I've seen the film when it was originally released Marks 3D version and it's vastly superior to the red/blue version usually released to theaters (I saw that one as well and was quite disappointed).  Admission is $6 and tickets are available 30 minutes before showtime. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The October Horror celebration brings the anti-Christ to The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) with 1976's The Omen.  The film plays through October 19.  Showtimes have yet to be announce, so check back here, or at The Academy Theater website, closer to later in the month.

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The Idaho Horror Film Festival plan to honor special guest Adrienne King with the first ever IHFF Trailblazer Award for her advocacy of women in film, expecially in the horror genre.  The event kicks off at the Egyptian Theater (700 W Main St in Boise, ID) at 8 pm with a screening of the slasher classic, Friday the 13th, followed by the award presentation and a Q and A session.  For more details on this event, and the Idaho Horror Film Festival in general, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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All Freakin' Night 2017 takes place from 10 pm tonight to 8 am Saturday, October 14 at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).  Sounds like a great date for an all night horror film festival!  The line includes Blood Rage, The Mutilator, Cathy's Curse, Eaten Alive and Bride of Re-Animator.  For more details, check the Facebook Event Page.

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The podcast The Horror Aisle presents Frightmare on Main Street at The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) with a screening of Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter.  Stick around after the screening as The Horror Aisle crew break down the film.  And there will be crowd participation, games and prizes!  For more details, visit The Kiggins Theatre website.

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Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter comes to the Dragonfly Cinema (822 Bay St in Port Orchard, WA), playing through Tuesday, October 17.  For more details, including showtimes and ticket prices, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 E Burnside St in Portland, OR) presents the 1931 classic Dracula, starring Bela Lugosi, through Thursday, October 19.  For more details and showtimes, visit The Laurelhurst Theater website.

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The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 E Burnside St in Portland, OR) presents the slasher classic Friday the 13th, starring through Thursday, October 19.  For more details and showtimes, visit The Laurelhurst Theater website.

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The controversial film Mother! comes to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) through Thursday, October 19.  For more details, including showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Dragonfly Cinema (822 Bay St in Port Orchard, WA) will show the 1932 classic The Mummy, with Boris Karloff, through Tuesday, October 17.  For more details, including showtimes and ticket prices, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, October 14

The Critical Hit Burlesque presentation of Inconcealable! The Princess Bride Geeklesque has been cancelled.  Advanced ticket purchases will be refunded.

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The Spirit of Halloweentown returns to St. Helens, OR, the city where the Disney film Halloweentown was shot.  Every October, the city gets its family-friendly spooky on with events (including music, tours, attractions and more) throughout the Halloween season.  This year, Halloweentown star Kimberly J. Brown (Marnie Piper), along with cast members Judith Hoag (Gwen Cromwell Piper) and J. Paul Zimmerman (Dylan Piper), will be at the Spirit of Halloweentown on Saturday, October 14.  Go to the Discover Columbia County website and click on the Spirit of Halloweentown Agenda and Tickets for a PDF containing details about their visit and photo ops.

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Also happening today at the Spirit of Halloweentown is the St Helens Monster Dash, a 5K and 10K run benefiting local military veterans.  Oh, and you'll have to outrun the slow moving zombies you'll encounter on the course!  For more details and entry information, visit the St Helens Monster Dash website.

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Weird Elephant at The Grand Cinema (606 S Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) continues the Heavy Hitters of Horror series with Rosemary's Baby tonight at 11 pm.  For more details, including a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Jello Underground, Seattle's female underground wrestling troupe, presents a Halloween Bash at 9 pm (doors open at 8) tonight at Evolv Fitness (1317 Republican St in Seattle, WA).  In addition to jello wrestling, join in the post match dance party, costume contest and much more.  This event is open to those 16 or older, and you can enjoy a full bar if you're over 21 and have ID.  Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 on the date of the show.  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Jello Underground website.

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The Idaho Horror Film Festival and the Boise Public Library hosts a screening of Frankenweenie at 11 am today at The Egyptian Theatre (700 W Main St in Boise, ID).  Admission is free, and kids are invited to dress up, as there will be prizes for the best costume.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Idaho Horror Film Festival hosts a screening of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining at 9 pm tonight at The Egyptian Theatre (700 W Main St in Boise, ID).  Admission is free for IHFF passholders, or $10 through The Egyptian Theatre website.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Join the Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery for the Guided Historical Tour at the Lone Fir Cemetery (SE 26th Ave and SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) today at 10 am.  This tour is of the area of the 30 acre cemetery south of the main road.  Tickets are $10 per person and all proceeds to to cemetery restoration and education.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Well, I guess you can learn something new when you least expect it.  The modern meaning of the Japanese word kawaii is cute.  That's the simple translation, but you can check out the Wikipedia page for more details concerning the etymology of the word and its various expressions.  Anyway, Mahouto Market and Kawaii in Seattle invite you to KawaiiWeen: A Creepy Cute Celebration from noon to 8 pm today at Nagomi Tea House (519 6th Ave S in Seattle, WA).  This free event features will feature an Artist Alley, a Cosplay Contest, a Coloring Contest and a photobooth by Fearless Photoworks.  Win prizes, get some candy, chat with new and returning artists and have a spooky cute time!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, October 15

Bruce Campbell's book tour for Hail to the Chin makes its final Pacific Northwest stop at the Medford Barnes and Noble (1400 Biddle Rd in Medford, OR) tonight.  Visit the Hail to the Chin book tour website for more details. 

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McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR) screens Brian DePalma's version of Stephen King's first novel, Carrie, through Thursday, October 19.  Showtime vary, so for more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Mission Theater website.

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Fathom Events is bringing The Princess Bride back to theaters for a special 30th Anniversary Event today and Wednesday, October 18, at 2 and 7 pm.  The presentation includes interviews with Ben Mankiewicz and director Rob Reiner.  For more details, and to find a theater in your area, visit the Fathom Events Website.

Monday, October 16

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) Resistance Series continues celebrating the Halloween season with a screening of the witchy The Craft tonight at 7 pm.  Admission is just a $5 donation to benefit the National Organization for Women.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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WYRD WAR brings the rock horror film Rocktober Blood to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) tonight at 7:30 pm.  This digital presentation is provided by the Sebastian family (the film was directed by Bev Sebastian, and produced and written by Bev and Ferd Sebastian), as no 35mm print is known to exist.  Proceeds will be donated to Bev and Ferd Sebastian's  National Greyhound Foundation to benefit animals displaced by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey.  Wyrd War will host a jack-o-lantern contest and raffle before the film.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.  Advance tickets are available at The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Regal Cinemas celebrates THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR with the Regal Horror Fest, a collection of great films coming to the big screen every Monday and Tuesday through October 31.  Tonight's double feature are two classic giant monster movies, 1933's King Kong and 1954's Them!.  Tickets are just $5 for single features, $10 for double features.  Single features start at 7 and 10 pm, and double features start at 7 pm.  Locations in the Pacific Northwest include Cinebarre Movieland 7 (501 Marion St NE in Salem, OR), Regal Lloyd Center 10 and IMAX (1510 NE Multnomah St in Portland, OR), Cinebarre Issaquah 8 (1490 NW 11th Ave in Issaquah, WA), Cinebarre Mountlake 8 (6009 244th St SW in Mountlake Terrace, WA) and Regal Lakewood Stadium 15 and RPX (2410 84th St S in Lakewood, WA).  Keep up on all the details, and any additional theaters showing the fest, at the Regal Cinemas website.

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The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) will show the live action film version of Tokyo Ghoul tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 pm, and at 9:30 pm on Friday, October 20.  Admission is $10.  For more details, visit The Kiggins Theatre website.

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Church of Film presents Morgana and Her Nymphs (AKA Girl Slaves of Morgana La Fey in the US and the UK) at 9:30 pm tonight at Century (930 SE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  This gem of 70s French fantastique involves two separated lovers, a mysterious castle and Morgana La Fey.  Be aware, Century is a bar, so I'm assuming you must be 21 or older to attend.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Tuesday, October 17

The Horror Brew Pub Quiz! month long Halloween celebration continues at Home, A Bar (719 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7:30 pm.  Gather your team and try to win one of two gift certificates.  Or maybe you'll have better luck picking up a horrorific prize from the raffle.  Either way, it's a great way to show off your horror knowledge.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Geekenders bring We All Float Down Here:  A Burlesque Tribute to Stephen King back to the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 8 pm.  Who knew scary clowns could be so sexy?  Audience costumes are very welcome!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Regal Cinemas celebrates THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR with the Regal Horror Fest, a collection of great films coming to the big screen every Monday and Tuesday through October 31.  Tonight's feature is the slasher classic, 1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street. Tickets are just $5 for single features, $10 for double features.  Single features start at 7 and 10 pm, and double features start at 7 pm.  Locations in the Pacific Northwest include Cinebarre Movieland 7 (501 Marion St NE in Salem, OR), Regal Lloyd Center 10 and IMAX (1510 NE Multnomah St in Portland, OR), Cinebarre Issaquah 8 (1490 NW 11th Ave in Issaquah, WA), Cinebarre Mountlake 8 (6009 244th St SW in Mountlake Terrace, WA) and Regal Lakewood Stadium 15 and RPX (2410 84th St S in Lakewood, WA).  Keep up on all the details, and any additional theaters showing the fest, at the Regal Cinemas website.

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The Seattle Symphony celebrates the Halloween season with Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror tonight at Benaroya Hall (200 University St in Seattle, WA) at 7:30 pm.  Pianist Rick Friend and members of the Seattle Symphony perform a musical score to F. W. Murnau's 1922 classic vampire tale.Tickets start at $35.  For more details and tickets, visit the Seattle Symphony website.

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The Repressed Cinema 16mm Horror Smorgasbord takes place at 7:30 pm tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  The presentation includes a "rare silent era horror-weirdness, a 70s TV Halloween themed show and a sprinkling of horror movie trailers," and a low budget werewolf film by Bob Moricz.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Wednesday, October 18


It's Hallowednesday: Horror Movie Night at the Boise Public Library Main Library (715 S Capitol Blvd in Boise, ID).  Tonight's film is Gore Verbinski's American version of The Ring.  Doors open at 6 pm, with the movie starting at 6:30 pm.  You must be 18 or older to attend.  For more details, visit the Boise Library website.

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The Church of Film presents Messiah of Evil (AKA Dead People) at 8 pm tonight at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).  The film deals with a zombie contagion in Point Dune, CA, which might be curse of a demonic priest coming true.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Thursday, October 19

Okay, it's not a horror film, but it is based on a book by Stephen King.  McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR) closes out their October celebration of the cinematic versions of King's work with The Running Man, playing through Monday, October 23.  Showtime vary, so for more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Mission Theater website.

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Brown Derby Series presents: The Exorcist tonight through Saturday, October 21, at Re-bar Seattle (1114 Howell St in Seattle, WA).  This is a "Ridiculously Staged Reading" of The Exorcist, the finale to a season dedicated to "Beauties and Beasts."  Showtimes are 7 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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A Touch Too Much Productions bring a parody stage production of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? to The Headwaters Theatre (55 NE Farragut St, Ste 9, in Portland, OR) tonight through October 22.  For all the details and advance ticket information, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Masaki Kobayashi's horror anthology Kwaidan screens at 7 pm tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Friday, October 20

Grab your boomsticks, Renton Evil Dead Fans, as Evil Dead the Musical comes to the Renton Civic Theatre (507 S 3rd St in Renton, WA) this weekend.  And, of course, you can get tickets for the Splatter Zone!  Showtimes are 8 pm on Friday, October 20 and 6 pm on Saturday, October 21.  For details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Friday Night Frights proudly presents the 4K Synapse Restoration of the horror classic Suspiria to the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm.  Prizes and goodies will be given away during the horror trivia contest as well!  Ticket prices have yet to be announced, but will be available at the door only, so GET THERE EARLY!   Visit the Facebook Event Page for all the details.

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The October Horror celebration at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) continues with a reminder NEVER to play the incantations of an ancient book when partying in a cabin in the woods.  1981's The Evil Dead plays through October 26.  Showtimes have yet to be announce, so check back here, or at The Academy Theater website, closer to later in the month.

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WYRD WAR and Deadly Prey Gallery host The Fierce Ghost Eats Human Region: Horror Movie Paintings from Ghana through October 27 at The Cobra Lounge (2027 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Portland, OR).  The Opening Reception is tonight from 7 to 10 pm, featuring a live performance by Ensorcelling the Minotaur and DJ Dennis Dread playing spooky soundtracks, "fuzzed-out-pan-African psych" and heavy acid rock.  If you've seen pictures of the hand painted movie posters from Ghana, you know this showing will be AMAZING!  The show features only original pieces, and will be available for sale!!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Dragonfly Cinema (822 Bay St in Port Orchard, WA) will be haunted by Tobe Hooper's Poltergeist through Tuesday, October 24.  For more details, including ticket prices and showtimes, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show The Texas Chainsaw Massacre tonight at 11:30 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Bad Reputation Productions (creators of ROAD HOUSE: The Play! and The Lost Boys-Live!) presents They're Here, a stage production of "the 1982 classic film that made you terrified of television static, swimming pools and clowns."  Gee, I wonder what film they're talking about.  The production runs through Saturday, November 4 at The Siren Theater (315 NW Davis St in Portland, OR).  For more details, including showtimes and ticket information, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) presents a new 4K restoration of James Whale's classic The Old Dark House at 7 pm today, Monday (October 23) and Wednesday (October 25) at 7 pm.  The film will also show at 3:30 pm on Saturday (October 21).  For more details, visit the Grand Illusion website.

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The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) presents Robert Eggers' very creepy The Witch through Thursday, October 26.  Showtimes vary, so visit the Grand Illusion website for all the details.

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The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) presents F. W. Murnau's 1922 classic Nosferatu, with a new musical score performed live by the CMNYK Silent Film Band, tonight at 9 pm.  Admission is $8.  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.

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The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 E Burnside St in Portland, OR) presents the 1941 classic The Wolf Man, starring Lon Chaney Jr, through Thursday, October 26.  For more details and showtimes, visit The Laurelhurst Theater website.

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The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 E Burnside St in Portland, OR) presents 1988's Child's Play through Thursday, October 26.  For more details and showtimes, visit The Laurelhurst Theater website.

Saturday, October 21

Glitterpants Productions brings Urban Unglued - The Dark Themed Market to the Ballroom at Sanford and Son (744 Commerce St in Tacoma, WA) from 11 am to 5 pm.  Admission is free.  For more details, and a list of vendors (which is still growing), visit the Facebook Event Page.

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LeMay- America's Car Museum (2702 E D St in Tacoma, WA) presents the Trunk or Treat Cruise-In today from 5 to 8 pm.  The event is free, family friendly and no pre-registration is required.  Don't worry if you don't have a vintage vehicle, you can check out the ones in attendance, enjoy music by DJ Fred, dig into the BBQ by Gravediggers and more!  For details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Sinful Sisters Productions presents It Can't Rain All The Time: The Crow Tribute Show at 7 pm tonight at The Rendezvous (2322 2nd Ave in Seattle, WA).  This mix of belly dance and burlesque is a tribute to the movie and comic books.  This event is for those 21 and older.  For more details, including a list of performers and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Ghoul Gallery (619 Main St in Oregon City, OR) presents the 2nd Annual Nightmare on Main St today from 10 am to 5 pm.  Admission is free to this family friendly event, which includes a car show featuring the Portland Coffin Cruisers Hearse Club and the Driven Dead Car Club, a Scarecrow Contest, local artists, sales on Halloween Collectibles in the store, and more!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page or the Ghoul Gallery website.

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The Bellingham Comicon takes place today from 10 am to 5 pm at the Ferndale Events Center (5715 Barrett Rd in Ferndale, WA).  For a list of guests and events, and a link for advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta takes place at Tualatin Lake of the Commons (8325 SW Nyberg St in Tualatin, OR) at 10 am.  Costumed participants compete in wacky races while pattling 1,000 pound pumpkins across the lake!!  The event includes pie eating contests, costume contests, pumpkin golf, pumpkin bowling, food and MORE!  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page or the Tualatin website.

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The Hot Rod and Hearse Rally, Vintage Cars and More event comes to Halloweentown today at noon.  The rally takes place at Courthouse Plaza, Old Town (275 Strand St in St Helens, OR) and admission is free.  If you want your spooky ride to join the rally, you must register onsite by 11 am (no entry fee is required.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Weird Elephant at The Grand Cinema (606 S Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) continues the Heavy Hitters of Horror series with The Exorcist tonight at 11 pm.  Man, that music still creeps me out!  For more details, including a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Thrill your fellow Halloween party goers by heading to The Viscount Dance Studio (720 SE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) today from noon to 2 pm for the Thriller! Dance Choreo Workshop.  Don't be "without the soul for getting down" this Halloween!  For more details and ticket information, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Portland Puppet Museum (906 SE Umatilla St in Portland, OR) presents Dracula Re-Vamped today and tomorrow at 2 pm.  A comedy for all ages, the show features the titular vampire, as well as King Kong, Frankenstein and his monster, the Wolf Man, the Creature and more!  For details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page for Saturday or the Facebook Event page for Sunday.

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Messer Chaps, The Boss Martians and Knights of Trash brings the Halloween Howling Tour to the only Pacific Northwest stop, Slims Last Chance (5606 1st Ave South in Seattle, WA) tonight at 9 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Brown Paper Tickets site.

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The Columbia River Theatre Organ Society presents a screening of Lon Chaney's classic The Phantom of the Opera at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) today at 2 pm.  The screening will feature a live musical score performed by Martin Ellis on the Beverly Ruth Nelson memorial organ.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Olympia Farmers Market presents an Olympia Film Society Kids Club screening of the animated family horror film ParaNorman at 11 am today at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).  Kids 12 and under are admitted FREE!  For more details, visit the Olympia Film Society website.

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Registration is now open for the Medford Running Dead 5K Run, sponsored by Planet Fitness, at Pear Blossom Park (312 E 5th St in Medford, OR).  The Kids Survivor Sprint, for ages 4 to 8 (on race day) starts at 10:30 am, with the Running Dead 5K Run for ages 9 (on race day) and above starts at 11:15 am.  The Apocalypse Party and Awards begins at noon.  For more details, visit the official website.

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The PDXBrowncoats Halloween Shindig takes place today from 4 to 10 pm at Guardian Games (345 SE Taylor St in Portland, OR) in the Level Up-Extra Life Room.  Bring snacks and desserts for the potluck, play some games and preview your Halloween costume.  This event is for those 21 and older.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The 2017 Port Townsend Zombie Crawl takes place today at 3:30 pm, starting at Haller Fountain (off Washington St in Port Townsend, WA).  All ages are welcome, but expect some gore.  You could also win a prize in one of three categories, Best Overall, Couple or Child Zombie.  For more details and registration information, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Spooked in Seattle Ghost Tours (102 Cherry St in Seattle, WA) brings the Death Museum Tours back for the Halloween season.  The widow Ms. June will guide you on a half hour tour of the Pacific Northwests first Death Museum and explain the mourning customs during the Victorian age, Memento Mori, haunted dolls and more.  The tours are limited both in dates and size, so check out the Facebook Event Page for more details and advance ticket sales.

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The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) presents the 4K restoration of Rawhead Rex today and Thursday, October 26, at 9 pm.  Visit the Grand Illusion website for more details.

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The Dragonfly Cinema (822 Bay St in Port Orchard, WA) will show the absolutely insane Japanese haunted house film Hausu tonight at 10 pm.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page

Sunday, October 22

Pinkies out and sing "This is Halloween!" as Tove and Seattle Traveling Tea Party presents the Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Tea at TheVUDE (308 9th Ave N in Seattle, WA).  Dress for the occasion in your Halloween costume or as your favorite Nightmare outfit.  This high tea is limited to 90 participants, so buy your tickets early!  Times run from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 5 pm.  For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Be sure to bring plenty of bubble gum to McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St in Portland, OR) for John Carpenter's sci-fi classic, They Live.  The film only plays through Tuesday, October 24, so be sure to mark your calendars.  Showtime vary, so for more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Mission Theater website.

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The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) presents the 2nd Annual Scarecrow Video Weirdo Horror Triple Feature today at 2 pm.  No word as to what films will be shown, but expect some of the "weirdest, cheapest, unbelievable trash cinema ever to get mercilessly poured into your brainhole."  Wow, that sounds like fun!  Visit the Grand Illusion website for more details.

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The frightful family film Coraline screens at 2 pm today at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  The presentation will include spooky music performed on the Hollywood Theatre's pipe organ, and a mini costume parade at 1:45 pm, so be sure to dress up!  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Zymoglyphic Museum (6225 SE Alder St in Portland, OR) is open to the public from 11 am to 4 pm.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.