Finally, I have some new events to share!

It's been a while since I last worked on the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar, and it was probably for the best.  With the lockdown, changes at work and the shear amount of events being postponed or cancelled, it made for a pretty depressing, challenging couple of month.

Me, wilting under all the stress caused by the pandemic,

or melting in the current heat wave in Portland?

Actually, it works either way. 

And, while I hate to admit we might have more disappointments coming our way in 2020, at least this edition of the Weekly Update has some bright spots.  Chris Walas' film, Gremlins: A Puppet Story, is streaming through Thursday thanks to the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR.  The 99W Drive-In in Newburg, OR, is showing Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Raiders of the Lost Ark this weekend, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show in September.  Finally, Movies at Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA, has some great films on their drive-in schedule.

Of course, several events have been rescheduled, and you can check out the 2021 section of the calendar for all the updates.  I expect more are coming, and I'll keep the Cancellations/Rescheduled Events section updated as I get word on any changes.

I'll do my best to keep up on all the events, both in person and streaming, but I could use your help.  If you are hosting an event, or know of one, email me at shadowoverportland@live.com with the details and promotional artwork, and I'll get it on the calendar as soon as possible.  I don't want anything slipping through the cracks, even as venues are changing how they get the word out to people.

You can also Message me on Facebook (my current page is Chris McMillan, and you'll notice I'm a BIG Creature from the Black Lagoon fan if you check out my page), but I plan to create a The Shadow Over Portland page later this summer. 

That said, I'm back, I'll do my best to get back to posting updates every Wednesday, and hope every one is safe and healthy.  Take care, Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans, and I'll see you next week!

Until then, wear a mask, keep up social distancing, wash your hands and LET'S MAKE HALLOWEEN HAPPEN!!

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

Now Showing/Streaming

Gremlins: A Puppet Story streams through Thursday, July 23, thanks to the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR.  Narrated by Chris Walas, Oscar winning special effects master, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Joe Dante's classic film Gremlins, and includes incredibly rare photos and videos from Walas' personal archive.  For more details and ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website. 

Cancellations/Rescheduled Events

Rose City Comic Con 2020 has been cancelled.  The event return to Portland on September 10 in 2021.  If you have tickets, visit the official website for information on refunds or transferring your ticket to next year's event. 

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The Emerald City Comic Con, scheduled for August 21 to 23, has been cancelled.  The next ECCC will take place March 4 to 7, 2021.  Keep checking back here for more details, at ECCC Facebook Page or the ECCC website.

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Crypticon Seattle has been cancelled for this year.  The con will be back April 30 to May 2 of 2021.  But the con plans some online content this year, and an outdoor festival screening around the weekend of September 18.  For more details on these events, visit the Crypticon Seattle Facebook Page, or the official website.

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The Vampire's Masquerade Ball has been rescheduled from July 25 to Saturday, May 29, 2021.  The event will take place for 9 pm to 2 am at the Portland Art Museum (1119 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR).  For all the details on the rescheduling, visit the Vampire's Masquerade Ball PDX Facebook Page.

Film Submissions

Submissions are being accepted for the 2020 H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival in Portland, OR, and the third biennial H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival in Providence, RI.  And the stars have aligned for you, as you only need to click this FilmFreeway link for all the details on submitting your Lovecraftian short or feature film to BOTH festivals.  Final submission date is July 28, 2020.

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From the people who created the HUMP film festival comes SLAY, a chance for you to make a short horror film (up to 8 minutes in length) and possibly win some cash!  Your film can be terrifying or funny, gory or campy, animated, or whatever your twisted mind can think of.  Prizes will be awarded for the Goriest, Funniest and Scariest film, along with a Best in Show award.  The submission date is Friday, August 7, 2020 at 5 pm PST, and the films will be screened in Portland and Seattle on October 17, 2020.  For more details, visit the SLAY Film Fest website.

July, 2020

Thursday, July 23

The 99W Drive-In (on Highway 99W (AKA Portland Rd), Just west of N Springbrook Rd in Newberg, OR) is showing the best films from two different franchises through July 27.  Catch Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Raiders of the Lost Ark this weekend starting around 9:15 pm.  While the drive-in isn't using a reserve system, only 200 vehicles will be able to fit into the lot per night.  Also, the films will not be shown on Saturday night due to a concert film event.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, July 25

Wyrd War (3505 NE Broadway St in Portland, OR) celebrates the one year anniversary of their brick and mortar gallery with Occult Roots of Atavism: Ephemera and Iconography from the Metal Punk Underground today starting at noon.  Only five guest will be admitted into the gallery at a time and masks are required (one will be provided if you don't have one).  For more details on the event, visit the Facebook Event Page.
August, 2020

Wednesday, August 12

Movies at Marymoor Park (6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkway NE in Redmond, WA) presents Raiders of the Lost Art tonight, starting at about 8:30 pm.  Tickets are $25 per carload, but advance purchases are recommended, as space is limited.  For more details, and the official links for ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, August 16

The Meadowlark Comic Con takes place today at the Ramada Medford Hotel and Convention Center (2250 Biddle Rd in Medford, OR).  Guests include Jackey Neyman Jones (Debbie in Manos: The Hands of Fate and Manos Returns, Beyond the Wall of Fear, Dark Zone Thirteen), Eric Roberts (Sharktopus, The Human Centipede III (Final Sequence)) and Eliza Roberts (Schlock, Animal House).  For more details, visit the official website or the Facebook Event Page.

UPDATE: On Monday, July 20, the Meadowlark Comic Con Facebook Page announced a COVID update will be coming soon.   Check the link later in the week for any update.

September, 2020

Friday, September 11

The 99W Drive-In (Hwy 99W (AKA Portland Rd), just west of N Springbrook Rd in Newberg, OR) screens The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with The Denton Delinquents shadow casting the film, tonight and tomorrow.  Due to social distancing, you will have to stay in your car this year.  A second feature has yet to be announced, so keep checking back here, or at the Facebook Event Page, for updates.