Yep, it's that time of year. October is over, Halloween is in the past and the Christmas season is starting to get old and/or annoying (let's be honest, the Halloween decorations were competing for space with the Christmas stuff). And, chances are, you've got a case of the post-Halloween blues.
Well, this edition of the Weekly Update is sure to help. Although THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR is over for 2021, that doesn't mean Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans won't find plenty of great movies, festivals, cons, stage shows and MUCH MORE happening this week. And don't worry about the rest of the year, as I'll be busy updating the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar, so you won't miss out on anything happening during winter, and into 2022!
So, get ready for Christmas horror films, Krampus sightings, in-person conventions and more. And you'll find it all at The Shadow Over Portland!!
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Playing This Week
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The new horror film Antlers is playing at the Broadway Metro (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR) through Thursday, November 11.
Michael Myer's latest killing spree, Halloween Kills, is showing at the Granada 3 Theatre (1311 Adams Ave in La Grande, OR) through Tuesday, November 9.
November, 2021
Friday, November 5
The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show 1992's Candyman tonight at 11:30 pm. No word if the theater staff is taping over the bathroom mirrors or not.
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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents a new digital restoration of Joe Dante's werewolf classic The Howling to the big screen tonight through Sunday, November 7, at 9:30 pm. Anyone else wondering why this wasn't scheduled last month?
The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) sees you shivering with anticipation for Halloween and is proud to bring The Rocky Horror Picture Show back on Friday, November 5! Best buy your tickets in advance, as previous screenings sold out!
King Ghidora, UTILITY and Perfect Buzz will play at The Fixin' To (8218 N Lombard St in Portland, OR) tonight.
Saturday, November 6
The Fear PDX Haunted House (12219 NE Glisan St in Portland, OR) is open tonight for a Blackout!
From 7 to 10 pm, each GROUP (not person) going through the attraction
is given one glow stick and sent on their way. Oh, did I mention the
monsters can STEAL YOUR GLOW STICK and leave you in the dark. You'll
want to order advance tickets, as I suspect this event will sell out.
The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday, November 6, at 11:30 pm.
Monday, November 8
The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) offers up one final screening of Andrzej Zulawski's Possession,
starring Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani, tonight at 7:30 pm.
The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show Julia Ducournau's latest film, the body horror Titane, tonight at 6:25 pm and on Saturday, November 13, at 8:45 pm.
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The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show the 2021 version of Candyman
tonight at 9 pm, and on Saturday, November 13, at 11:15 pm. Remember,
if you do need to use the restroom, DO NOT say his name five times. You
don't want to be the mess the staff has to clean up.
It's a bit late for Guy Fawkes Night, but you can still check out V for Vendetta at 7 pm tonight at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR).
The Future is Now series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen the 50s nuclear apocalypse film Five at 7:30 pm in GLORIOUS 35mm! And seriously, this is a better film than many give it credit for, so check it out!!
Tuesday, November 9
Burlynomicon - NOVEMBER! takes place tonight at The Coffin Club (421 SE Grand Ave in Portland, OR). Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm. You must be 21 or older to attend.
Wednesday, November 10
The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show Werner Herzog's Nosferatu the Vampyre, starring Klaus Kinski, tonight at 6:30 pm.
The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show the 4K restoration of Andrzej Zulawski's Possession,
starring Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani tonight at 9 pm, and on Sunday, November 14, at 6:30 pm. Banned upon release, this film
is hard to find on home video, making the chance to view it on the big
screen one not to be missed.
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) brings Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home back to the big screen, in GLORIOUS 35mm, tonight at 7:30 pm.
Thursday, November 11
The Comedy 101 series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the oft-quoted comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail at 7:30 pm tonight.
Friday, November 12
The king of the kaiju, Godzilla, will stomp across the screen at the Joy Cinema and Pub
(11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) starting today. This is the
original version, in Japanese with English subtitles, and no added
Raymond Burr.
Dormarth's Video Valhalla Presents a double feature for "Necrophile November," at 9 pm tonight at the Cryptatropa Bar (421 4th Ave E in Olympia, WA). Expect drink specials (you must be 21 or older to attend), popcorn, candy and the two movies, Splatter Farm and Deranged (Confessions of a Necrophile)!
The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen the 1984's Romanian animated sci fi film Delta Space Mission tonight at 10 pm. I assumed it was an anime feature. So glad I checked.
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OryCon42 will take place through Sunday at the Red Lion Hotel-Jantzen Beach (909 N Hayden Island Dr in Portland, OR). For more details on events and guests, visit the OryCon website.
Saturday, November 13
The Washington State Toy Show takes place today from 10 am to 5 pm at the former Toys R Us building next to the South Hill Mall (3551 9th St SW in Puyallup, WA).
The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) and VHS Uber Alles presents Space Rage (or SPACERAGE, according to the poster), starring Michael Pare, in GLORIOUS VHS, tonight only at 10 pm.
The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) presents a "Be It Yourself" screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show tonight at 11:30 pm.
Sunday, November 14
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Fathom Events continues the Studio Ghibli Fest 2021 with a 35th anniversary screening of Castle in the Sky
on Sunday, Monday and Thursday, November 14, 15 and 18. The screening
on November 15 is subtitled. Click on the link to find a theater
screening this film in your area.