Oh Cthulhu, what a week!

Well, it was fun while it lasted.  As I mentioned last Friday, I was pretty well caught up with posting events on the site.  But that was in the middle of an eight-day work week, with two back-to-back 11 hour days.  And, on the eighth day, the roads in Portland did another number on my bike, tearing a chunk of rubber out of the rear tire.  So I ended up walking about three miles to the nearest open bike shop on Thursday to get a replacement.  And now I'm back at the day job, feeling really worn out.  Guess I don't bounce back from such a work schedule as I did a decade ago.

Yeah, that was me as the day job ran me over.

I tried to get this Weekly Update out on Friday, but I just couldn't do it.  Just too tired after fixing my bike and getting some much needed cleaning done in the kitchen.  Sure, this edition might be a day late, but it's still full of great movies and live events happening around the Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy.  

And I do get two more days off after today, so I'm hoping to get the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar caught up again by Monday night.  No, better say it's going to happen, because if I'm still behind by mid-September, the Halloween season will show me no mercy.

By the way, the Halloween Haunted Attraction page is online, so check it out.  But be sure to keep coming back, as I'll be adding more attractions as I find them.

Well, back to the day job I go.  Have a great week, stay safe and I'll be back on Friday (fingers and tentacles crossed) with more great events happening under The Shadow Over Portland!

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Happening This Week 

Live Attractions 

The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave in Portland, OR) will host Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio through September 17.  If you've seen the film (and even if you haven't yet, but what are you waiting for?), you don't want to miss this exhibit into the making of a stop-motion classic.

Hidden Worlds: The Films of LAIKA is open at the Museum of Pop Culture (located in the Seattle Center; 325 5th Ave N in Seattle, WA).  The exhibit features never-before-seen artifacts from the Laika production studios, immersive set displays, character interactive and a sneak peek at the studio's next feature, Wildwood.  The exhibit will be open through Summer 2024.

 

The Museum of Pop Culture (325 5th Ave N in Seattle, WA) has Jim Henson puppets and set pieces from the 2019 Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance on display now.  You can read about the display, and the work the museum put into displaying the artifacts, at the link.

Back in Theaters

CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) is showing the Indiana Jones trilogy (excluding the fourth and fifth film) through Thursday, September 7.  And Raiders of the Lost Ark will be in GLORIOUS 35mm!

The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) is showing Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth through Thursday, September 7.

He said he'd be back.  The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR) is showing Terminator 2: Judgment Day through Thursday, September 7. 

Hey you guys!  The Goonies is playing at 11:30 pm on Friday, September 1, at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC).  It's also playing at the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA; scheduled through Monday, September 4), and Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Tuesday, September 5), and the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 7).  It's also at the Milton-Freewater Drive-In (84322 Oregon-Washington Highway in Milton Freewater, OR), playing with Disney's Haunted Mansion.

Hey you guys!  This gets a separate post, as it's an AWESOME double feature.  The 99W Drive-In (3110 Portland Rd in Newberg, OR) is showing The Goonies and The Lost Boys through Sunday, September 3.

Back to the Future is playing at  The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) through Thursday, September 7.

Men in Black is playing at  The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) through Thursday, September 7.

Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) will screen Mad Max Fury Road- Black and Chrome Edition through Wednesday, September 5.

A 4K restoration of Park Chan-wook's 2003 classic, Oldboy, is playing at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 7), the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 7), the Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 7) and the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 7).

First Run Features  

You know, ever since I started this blog, I keep thinking I've finally posted the most insane movie title ever.  But there always seems to be another.  Well, add Slotherhouse to the growing list.  Visit the link to find a theater near you showing through Wednesday, September 13.  And, based on the poster, it's exactly what you think.

Birth/Rebirth, about a single mother and a childless morgue technician bound together by their relationship to a reanimated little girl, is at The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) on Saturday and Sunday, September 1 and 2, at 10 pm.

The Australian horror film Talk to Me is showing at the Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 7), the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 7), the Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 7), the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 7) and the St Johns Cinema (8704 N Lombard St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, September 6). 

I missed this one last week.  Jules, the sci fi comedy/drama about a man who befriends an ET that crashes in his backyard, is playing at the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 7), Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 7), the Salem Cinema (1227 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR; scheduled through through Thursday, September 7), the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, September 7), the Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 7), and the Roxy Bremerton (270 4th St in Bremerton, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 7).  Not sure if it has to phone home or not, just check it out if you can.

Guess you can't keep a monster shark down.  Meg 2: The Trench is playing at the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, September 6), and the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 7). 

Yeah, Disney's trying it again.  Haunted Mansion is playing at the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Monday, September 4), and the Mt. Hood Theatre (401 E Powell Blvd in Gresham,. OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 7) and the Columbia Theatre-Saint Helens (212 S 1st St in St Helens, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 7).

Wes Anderson's sci fi romantic comedy/drama Asteroid City is playing at the Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 7), the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, August 31), the Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA; scheduled through Thursday, August 31) and at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) on Saturday, September 2, and a final screening on Monday, September 4.

Film Festival Submission Information 

 

The BoneBat Comedy of Horrors Film Fest 2024, taking place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) is now accepting submissions through Friday, March 1.  Visit the link for details.

DreadFest 2023 is now accepting horror film shorts through October 1, for the festival taking place at the North Bend Theatre (125 Bendigo Blvd N in North Bend, WA) on Friday, October 13.  Visit the link above for details.

Time to start assembling your filmmaking friends for The 15th Annual Guignolfest: 3-Day Horror Film Contest.  For more details, visit the event's Facebook page or website.

Volunteers Needed

Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery is recruiting actors, tour guides, tour support and set up help for the Tour of Untimely Departures event on Saturday, October 28.  Email info@friendsoflonefircemetery.org for more info and to sign up.

Haunted Attraction Auditions

Monsters are wanted at The Fear PDX Haunted House (12301 NE Glisan St in Portland, OR).  Visit the link to apply.

September, 2023

Saturday, September 2

The They Came from Outer Space series continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the Steven Spielberg classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial today at 1 pm.  The film will play on Saturday, September 9 at 1 pm, and Friday, September 29, at 4 pm.  Of course, you'll find a link to the entire series, and a link to purchase a pass to the full series, at the link above.

The They Came from Outer Space series continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with The Blob double feature today at 5 pm.  Yes, it's both the 1958 classic, and the awesome 1988 remake!  Of course, you'll find a link to the entire series, and a link to purchase a pass to the full series, at the link above.

The 7th St Theatre (313 7th St in Hoquiam, WA) will show the 1968 Sci Fi classic Planet of the Apes tonight at 7:30 pm.

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen Neil Breen's sci fi thriller Cade: The Tortured Crossing tonight at 7 pm.

As part of the monthly Studio Ghibli series, the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) will screen Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind through Wednesday, September 6.

Studio Ghibli at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen an English dubbed version of My Neighbor Totoro today at 12:30 pm.

Sunday, September 3

The Faerie Court takes place from 11 am to 6 pm today at the Lane Events Center (796 W 13th Ave in Eugene, OR).  Dress in your most enchanted attire, enjoy the cosplay showcase/competition, view fantastic performers, visit the Seelie and Unseelie themed maker markets and MORE!  Admission is $5, kids 12 and under admitted free.

The Traveling Vampire Show and the Star Theater (13 NW 6th Ave in Portland, OR) invite you to attend Bacchanalia, the ultimate party, tonight at 8 pm.  Honor the old gods of Rome with a night of dancing, live performances and MORE!  Don't forget to drink from the fountain of immortality!

The Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR) will show the 90s monster movie classic Tremors today, and on Tuesday and Thursday, September 5 and 7.

The They Came from Outer Space series continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the director's cut of Frank Oz's musical horror film Little Shop of Horrors today at 1 pm and Saturday, September 16, at 1 pm.

The They Came from Outer Space series continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! in GLORIOUS 35mm today at 4 pm, on Saturday, September 16, at 7 pm, and Saturday, September 30, at 4 pm.

The They Came from Outer Space series continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Arrival tonight at 7 pm, Tuesday, September 19, at 7 pm, and on Sunday, September 24, at 4 pm.  Of course, you'll find a link to the entire series, and a link to purchase a pass to the full series, at the link above.

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show Stand by Me, based on the Stephen King novella, tonight at 8:15 pm.

Camp Napalm presents the 1989 Pet Semetary at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7 pm.

The Geekenders hosts The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 10:30 pm tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC).  Costumes and audience participation is encouraged, and admission includes a fun prop bag.

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen Neil Breen's sci fi thriller Cade: The Tortured Crossing tonight at 7:30 pm.

UPDATE: This event is SOLD OUT.

It feels as timely as it did back in the 80's.  Fathom Events brings John Carpenter's sci fi classic They Live to theaters nationwide tonight and on Wednesday, September 6.  Visit the link to find a location near you.

Monday, September 4

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will screen Shinya Tsukamotot's body horror sci fi classic Tetsuo: The Iron Man tonight at 7:30 pm.

The They Came from Outer Space series continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind tonight at 7 pm, on Sunday, September 17, at 1 pm, and on Saturday, September 30, at 7 pm.

The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) observes Labor Day with Cindy Sherman's Office Killer, starring Carol Kane, tonight at 7:30 pm.

Tuesday, September 5

Creepy Critters Horror Show invades Escape Bar and Grill (9004 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) tonight at 8 pm.  The classic William Castle film House on Haunted Hill, starring Vincent Price, will be shown, then expect your mind to be rotted with terror, music, and some goofy puppet surprises.  And who doesn't love puppet surprises!  The event is hosted by The Trash People from the Dump, Aunt Gore and Theoddra.

CMNYK and the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR) will screen Evil Brain from Outer Space tonight at 7 pm.  Preshow starts at 6:15 pm.

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, bC) will show the Ray Harryhausen classic One Million Years B.C., as a tribute to star Raquel Welch, tonight at 9:30 pm.

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will host a 50th anniversary screening of Sergio Martino's Torso tonight at 7:30 pm.

The They Came from Outer Space series continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Attack the Block tonight at 7 pm, on Friday, September 15, at 7:30 pm, and on Tuesday, September 26, at 7 pm.

Sergio Martino's classic giallo/slasher Torso screens at 7:30 pm tonight at the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA).  The film is presented by author David Cotter (A History of Violence (1973)), who is appearing at Apparition Books (814 S 3rd St in Renton, WA) for a book signing on Friday, September 1, at 7 pm.

Wednesday, September 6

Church of Film will screen The Witch in Love at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.

The They Came from Outer Space series opens tonight at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the Ed Wood classic Plan 9 from Outer Space tonight at 7 pm, and on Saturday, September 30, at 1 pm.  Of course, you'll find a link to the entire series, and a link to purchase a pass to the full series, at the link above.

The Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR) will show Steven Spielberg's fantasy Hook tonight at 7 pm. 

Thursday, September 7

The Killer Klowns from Outer Space are invading the 99W Drive-In (3110 Portland Rd in Newberg, OR) tonight!  Gates open at 6 pm, and the show starts at 9 pm, with trailers, shorts, local filmmakers and at least two raffles.

The They Came from Outer Space series continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the 50s sci fi classic It Came from Outer Space tonight at 7 pm, and Friday, September 15, at 5 pm.  Note: This screening is NOT in 3D.

The Nun II opens tonight at the St Johns Cinema (8704 N Lombard St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 14), the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 14), and the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 14).

It opens on Friday, September 8, at the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 14).

Friday, September 8

The Spirit of Halloweentown Warmup Pub Crawl takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm tonight.  Pickup is at the free parking lot across from the Columbia Theater.  For more details, and to purchase a ticket, visit the link.  Costumes are encouraged.

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will screen Polish sci fi filmmaker Peter Szulkin's The War of the Worlds: Next Century tonight at 7 pm.

The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will screen Todd Browning's still-shocking 1932 masterpiece Freaks tonight at 9:30 pm.

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the cult classic Tank Girl, with director Rachel Talalay in attendance for a Q and A, tonight at 8:40 pm.

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen Robert Rodriguez's body snatcher film The Faculty tonight at 11:30 pm.

The They Came from Outer Space series continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) as Seattle's DJ NicFit creates a live soundtrack, using the songs of the Flaming Lips, to the 1973 French sci fi animated classic Fantastic Planet tonight at 7 pm.

The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will screen Neil Breen's sci fi thriller Cade: The Tortured Crossing tonight and tomorrow night at 915 pm, and on Friday, September 22, and Friday, September 29, at 9:15 pm.

Saturday, September 9

Mark Russell and Taki Soma, of Project Cryptid from AHOY comics, will be at I Like Comics (1715 Broadway St in Vancouver, WA) for a signing event from noon to 2 pm.

The first annual Olympic Peninsula Toy and Collectibles Show takes place from 10 am to 3 pm today at the Guy Cole Event Center (144 N Blake Ave in Sequim, WA).

The They Came from Outer Space series continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with a screening of Paul W.S. Anderson's Alien vs. Predator today at 4 pm, and on Thursday, September 21, at 7 pm.

You know, ever since I started this blog, I keep thinking I've finally posted the most insane movie title ever.  But there always seems to be another.  Well, add Slotherhouse to the growing list.  The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will screen the film tonight at 7 pm, and tomorrow at 3:45 and 8:15 pm.  And, based on the poster, it's exactly what you think.

Sunday, September 10

The Invincible Czars will be at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with a live score to the silent classic Nosferatu today at 3 pm, and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari at 6 pm.  You can buy tickets for either, or make it a double feature.

Fathom Events brings John Carpenter's version of the Stephen King novel Christine to theaters nationwide tonight and on Wednesday, September 13.  Visit the link to find a location near you.