If you need a post-Tax Day breather, this edition of the Weekly Updates has plenty of ways to chase the IRS blues away!

It's a scary time of year for U.S. citizens, as thoughts of colored and chocolate eggs are pushed aside in a mad rush to get that envelope postmarked on April 15th.  Yep, it's almost Tax Day and, if you're like me, you've just put filing until the last minute, perhaps in the hope the calendar would spring ahead one day on April 14.  But it's time to get things done, as the IRS will find you.

Hello, we're the IRS audit team and we're here

to talk with you about your 2018 tax form.

Oh, yes, we'll tear your deductions apart!

So, procrastinator that I am, I need to get back to my taxes.  And, if you're in the same position, you might want to check out this edition of the Weekly Update, as you'll likely need a comforting scary movie or stage event to ease your nerves after you race to get your tax return postmarked on April 15.

Don't forget to check out the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar for a look at the great movies, festivals, conventions, stage events and MORE coming to the Pacific Northwest in 2019!

Remember, you can have your event listed on the site just by emailing me at shadowoverportland@live.com with all the details and promotional art.  I'll do the rest, and you won't have to worry about a bill, as listings are FREE!  Of course, that means no deduction on next year's taxes, but you can't have everything.

From Ashland, OR, to Vancouver, BC, The Shadow Over Portland has you covered!

Now Showing

Us, the new horror film from writer/director Jordan Peele (Get Out), is scheduled to play at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) through Thursday, April 18.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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Us is also scheduled to play at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR) through Thursday, April 14.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Cinema 21 website.

April, 2019

Friday, April 12

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen the indie horror flick Rottentail today, tomorrow and Sunday.  The film is about a scientist bitten by a mutant bunny, who turns into a...  Oh, who am I kidding, we ALL know where this one is going.  But that doesn't mean the journey won't be good cheesy fun!  For more details, including showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, April 13

VHS Uber Alles presents what sounds like a mind-melting slice of cheesy AWESOMENESS!  Seriously, if Vampire Raiders Ninja Queen is even a quarter as crazy as the title (and VHS cover art, above) suggests, this is one NOT TO MISS!!  The film will be presented in GLORIOUS VHS at 9 pm tonight at the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA).  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) presents the modern sci fi classic The Matrix tonight at 11 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The BoneBat "Comedy of Horrors" Film Fest 2019 takes place starting at 1 pm today at the Uptown Cinemas (511 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle, WA).  The event presents independent Comedy/Horror features and shorts from around the world, along with live music and prizes galore!  For more details,  including a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Monday, April 15

Trek Theatre of Eugene presents a live performance of the Star Trek episode that introduced the universe to the dreaded Khan, Space Seed, at the OSU Memorial Union Ballroom (2501 SW Jefferson Way in Corvallis, OR) at 7 pm this evening.  Admission is free and open to the public.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Tuesday, April 16

Tacky Wacky Inc presents A Sigourney Weaver Themed Drag Show at 9 pm tonight at Crush Bar (1400 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR).  Expect to see a few of her genre characters brought to life on the stage!  For more details, including a list of performers and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Repressed Cinema presents a Mystery Themed Double Feature at 7:30 pm at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  First up is the 1933 pre-code feature The Intruder.  The film involves a murder on cruise ship before it sinks, and the survivors, including the killer, land on a jungle island.  As you might expect, mayhem ensues.  The film is presented in GLORIOUS 16mm, and is followed by Dimension of Blood, by local horror filmmaker Joe Sherlock.  This film deals with a government conspiracy, a possible other-dimensional invasion and plenty of dropping bodies.  Sherlock will be in attendance to introduce his movie.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Portland Horror Trivia Massacre returns to Home, A Bar (719 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7:30 pm.  Get your team together and try to win one of two gift certificates to Home, A Bar, and see if you win some sweet horror themed prizes in the raffle.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Wednesday, April 17

Celebrate Easter early at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR), as Wyrd War presents Luigi Cozzi's sci fi gore fest Contamination tonight at 7:30 pm.  Featuring pulsating space eggs from a coffee plantation in Brazil, lots of bursting chests and a soundtrack by Goblin, this "homage" to Alien is classic low budget cheesy goodness.  Show up early for the Wyrd War egg hunt with lots of gruesome prizes!  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

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The Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) presents Black Representation in Horror tonight starting at 7 pm.  Local filmmaker and horror enthusiast Isabella Price will look at black representation in horror, starting with the early days of horror cinema to the current collection of zombie, slasher and ghost films.  The presentation includes a screening of Candyman, starring Tony Todd.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Weird Wednesday at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) brings you another round of Monster Roulette tonight at 9:15 pm.   One guest will draw a title from the Mystic Pumpkin, and that will be the night's feature.  Don't worry, it will have a monster!  Admission is FREE, but you must be 18 or older to attend.  Don't forget to stop at the concession stand before the film for some tasty treats and beverages!  For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.

Friday, April 19

Get ready to Squirm in your seat as Friday Night Frights celebrates Earth Day with a film about flesh eating worms!  The show starts at 10 pm at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA).  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) presents the sci fi classic, The Matrix, through Thursday, April 25.  For more details, including showtimes, visit the Academy Theater website closer to the opening date.

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Tonight's Friday Late Night Movie at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) pays tribute to the late Luke Perry with a screening of 1992's Buffy the Vampire Slayer.  Showtime is 11:45 pm.  For more details, including a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, April 20

Urban Unglued Dark Markets presents The Cobweb Swap: A Swap Meet of Deadly Proportions from 10 am to 5 pm at the Dryer Masonic Center (306 134th St S in Tacoma, WA).  The event will feature vendors selling all things dark and unusual.  Parking and admission is FREE.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents the classic, somewhat family friendly film Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory today at 3:15 pm.  Let's be honest, family entertainment has changed since the 70s.  Still, don't miss it on the big screen.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, April 21

The McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub (1624 NW Glisan in Portland, OR) will screen the Joe Dante horror/comedy The 'Burbs, starring Tom Hanks, through Thursday, April 25.  For more details, including showtimes and advance ticket sales, visit the Mission Theater website.