I'm assuming everyone's had that one week at work that pushes you to the limit, where you say it can't get any worse, yet events proceed to show you that, yes, it can. That's been my week at the day job, and I still have one more shift before my weekend. At this point, I'm just assuming it will be worse tomorrow, and hope to be pleasantly surprised if my fears are unrealized.
Of course, Michael's behind me. That's just how the week is rolling.
Anyway, after dealing with all the crap happening at the day job, it left me with little energy to get online and get to work on the site. It's also put me behind on the assignments for my writing class, which I hope to finish on Sunday. Don't want to leave it until the last few hours before class on Monday. I've learned that never ends well.
Anyway, I've got plenty to share for the upcoming holiday weekend, and well into November. And the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar is filling up with great events taking place during the rest of the year and beyond. Take a look, but check back later in the week, as I have more announcements to add.
Right now, I'm about ready to try and get some sleep before showing up at 7 am for work. Everyone take care, have a wonderful Halloween, and I hope to be back on my normal schedule next Friday.
Happening This WeekLive Attractions
Night Flight Aerial presents Fright Night: A Halloween Circus through Sunday, October 29, in Lincoln Hall at Portland State University (1825 SW Broadway in Portland, OR).
Stumptown Stages brings the musical Young Frankenstein to the Winningstad Theatre (1111 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) through Sunday, October 29.
Spirit of Halloweentown (in St Helens, OR) opens today and runs through Halloween Night. Visit the link for all the details, which are too numerous to list here, including celebrities appearances, haunted attractions, parades and MORE!
Get ready for Scarecrows: Tales in the Dark presented by the ShoeString Community Players this Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, in McCormick Park (475 S 18th St in St Helens, OR). Listen to the stories of victims during this guided tour through the woods, while avoiding what lurks in the dark! The tours start at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 pm.
The ShoeString Community Players sponsor the D. B. K. Investigations Old Town Ghost Walk, a haunted ghost walk through Old Town St Helens, OR, on Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28. Hear first hand accounts of the paranormal inhabiting the local businesses and meet the spirits calling Old Town Home. Visit the link for details.
The Klondike Tavern, (71 Cowlitz St in St Helens, OR) is hosting a Halloween Spirit Adventure in the most haunted hotel in Oregon through Saturday, October 28.
Haunted Taft Tours are back every Saturday in October. The walking tour departs the Sapphire Center (4840 SE Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, OR), and you are advised to dress for rain before departing on the tour pointing out the haunted spots in the area. This is the Pacific Northwest, after all.
The Boo-Coda Spook-Tacular is happening now in Bucoda, WA ("The World's Tiniest Town with the Biggest Halloween Spirit; confirmed by Wikipedia, so it must be true). Visit the link for all the events taking place.
The Great Wolf Lodge (20500 Old Highway 99 SW in Centralia, WA) is celebrating Howl-O-Ween through Halloween night. Visit the link for the details (Be aware, not all events will happen at this location; it's recommended you use the mobile app to find out what's happening at this location).
Experience Theatre Project brings Misery: A Live Immersive Theatrical Event to the Beaverton Masonic Lodge (4690 SW Watson in Beaverton, OR) through Saturday, October 28. This performance of the Stephen King novel will be performed in an immersive fashion, placing the audience within inches of the performers. The performance is recommended for those 13 and older. No surprise there.
Impact Action Sports (19265 SW Schafer Ln in Tualatin, OR) is organizing The Zombie Hunt through Saturday, October 28. Visit the link for details.
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.
Halloween Film Series/Festivals
The Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA) unleashes the Monster Mash, a bunch of classic Universal Horror movies, through Halloween Night. Check out the link for days and showtimes.
The Cinema of Horrors Drive-In opens tonight at the Clark County Fairgrounds (17402 NE Delfel Rd in Ridgefield, WA). Check out some great scary movies with monster lurking outside you vehicle (and maybe inside! Just kidding.). The series does offer several Family Night screenings, a less scary experience for young children and families. The films to be show are 1984's Ghostbusters (a Family Night showing) on 10/25, The Lost Boys (a Family Night showing) on 10/26, Scream on 10/27, Jeepers Creepers on 10/28, the original A Nightmare on Elm Street on 10/29, 3 from Hell on 10/30, and the original Halloween on 10/31. Visit the link for more details and advance ticket purchases.
Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Andrej Zulawski's Possession on Friday, October 27, at 6:30 pm.
Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the Rankin/Bass animated feature Mad Monster Party? on Saturday, October 28, at 1 pm.
Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with a 4K presentation of Spookies on Saturday, October 28, at 4 pm.
Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Stuart Gordon's From Beyond playing on Monday, October 30, at 7 pm.
Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the Hammer horror film Twins of Evil on Thursday, October 26, at 7 pm.
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Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with the cult classic Carnival of Souls playing on Sunday, October 29, at 5 pm.
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The Scarecrowber series at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) will screen Bride of Frankenstein on Sunday, October 29, at 7:15 pm.
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Scarecrowber continues at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) with Bram Stoker's Dracula playing on Saturday, October 28, at 6:30 pm.
Back in Theaters
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Beetlejuice is showing at The Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA; scheduled through Thursday, October 26), McMenamin's Power Station (2126 SW Halsey St in Troutdale, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1), McMenamin's Olympic Club (112 N Tower Ave in Centralia, WA; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm WA; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), the Tracyton Movie House (1520 NE Riddell Rd in Bremerton, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1), the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), McMenamin's Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Halloween Night), at McMenamin's Anderson School (18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1), McMenamin's Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), and McMenamin's Old St Francis (700 NW Bond St in Bend, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1).
1980's The Boogey Man is at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2).
Casper is showing at McMenamin's Old St Francis (700 NW Bond St in Bend, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1), McMenamin's St Johns (8203 N Ivanhoe St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Sunday, October 29), McMenamin's Power Station (2126 SW Halsey St in Troutdale, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), and McMenamin's Olympic Club (112 N Tower Ave in Centralia, WA; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), McMenamin's Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1), McMenamin's Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Sunday, October 29), and McMenamin's Anderson School (18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell, WA; scheduled through Halloween Night). Visit the links for days and showtimes.
The director's cut of Frank Oz's musical horror film Little Shop of Horrors is playing McMenamin's St Johns (8203 N Ivanhoe St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), McMinamen's Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Halloween Night), and McMenamin's Grand Lodge (3505 Pacific Ave in Forest Grove, OR; scheduled through Monday, October 30). Visit the link for showtimes.
Both the theatrical release and director's cut of Frank Oz's musical horror film Little Shop of Horror is playing at McMenamin's Old St Francis (700 NW Bond St in Bend, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1, the final showing in open captions). Visit the link for showtimes.
The theatrical version of Frank Oz's musical horror Little Shop of Horrors is playing at McMenamin's Anderson School (18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1), and McMenamin's Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2). Visit the link for showtimes.
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is showing at McMenamin's Old St Francis (700 NW Bond St in Bend, OR; scheduled through Tuesday, October 24. The Wednesday, October 25 screening is with open captioning), McMenamin's St Johns (8203 N Ivanhoe St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), McMenamin's Power Station (2126 SW Halsey St in Troutdale, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1), McMenamin's Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), and McMenamin's Olympic Club (112 N Tower Ave in Centralia, WA; scheduled through Friday, October 27). Visit the links for showtimes.
McMenamin's Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) is showing Stanley Kubrick's The Shining on Friday, October 27. Visit the link for showtimes.
McMenamin's Anderson School (18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell, WA) is showing the film from Tuesday, October 24, through Wednesday, November 1. Visit the link for showtimes.
The Olympia Film Society brings the 4K uncensored director's cut of Gregg Araki's dark comedy/sci fi/drama Nowhere to the Capitol Theatre (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) through Thursday, November 2. Check the link for days and showtimes.
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The North Bend Theatre (125 Bendigo Blvd N in North Bend, WA) is showing the Spanish horror film Anguish, starring Zelda Rubinstein (Poltergeist) through Saturday, October 28.
Edgar Wright's sci fi/kung fu/comedy The World's End is at the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR) through Sunday, October 29.
First Run Features
The film adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy's opens tonight at Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm WA; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), the Granada 3 Theatre (1311 Adams Ave in La Grande, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), the Tracyton Movie House (1520 NE Riddell Rd in Bremerton, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1), the Kelso Theater Pub (214 S Pacific Ave in Kelso, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, November 8), the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), the Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), and Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2).
Well, here we go with another sequel to a classic horror film. The Exorcist: Believer is playing at the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm WA; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), and Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2).
The latest sci fi film from Gareth Edwards (Monsters, Godzilla, Rouge One: A Star Wars Story), The Creator, is playing at the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2), and the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm WA; scheduled through Thursday, November 2).
Ready or not, Saw X is playing at Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, November 2).
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.
Streaming
The Hallow Ian Horror Hour will present twelve horror shorts filmed in the Pacific Northwest on Fridays through October 27, with a marathon starting at 5 pm on Halloween. You can view it on Seattle College Cable Television, or catch it on YouTube at 8 pm the day after the show airs.
October 2023
Friday, October 27
The Night Circus: A Masquerade Ball takes place at 7:30 pm at the Olympia Ballroom (116 Legion Way SE in Olympia, WA). Dress in your most exquisite masquerade attire and wear a mask to reflect your inner mystique as you dance the night away. It doesn't mention age limits, but I suspect this is a 21 and older event.
Bleedingham XII: A Northwest Horror Short Film Festival takes place this weekend at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) this weekend. You don't have to scan the code, just visit the link for details.
The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP; 325 5th Ave N in Seattle, WA) is holding its annual Fashionable Undead Monsters Ball tonight at 8 pm. This event is for those 21 or older.
The Alberta Rose Theatre (3000 NE Alberta St in Portland, OR) presents The Nitemare B4 Xmas, performed by The Saloon Ensemble, with sing-a-longs, a costume contest, a favorite screaming contest and MORE! Performances are at 7 pm tonight (with an afterparty with cast and crew), and matinees on Saturday and Sunday, October 28 and 29, at 3 pm. Those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Oregon Film Museum and the Astoria International Film Festival pays tribute to Marla Nurmi (Vampira), who lived in Astoria, OR, from 1939 to 1941, with a FREE screening of Plan 9 from Outer Space. But wait, there's more! Sandra Niemi, Vampira's niece and author of the biography Glamour Ghoul: The Passions and Pain of the Real Vampira will be present for a Q and A before the film. It all takes place at the Liberty Theatre (1203 Commercial St in Astoria, OR) tonight at 7 pm. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6 pm.
The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) is showing Brian DePalma's Carrie through Sunday, October 29.
The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will show Suitable Flesh, based on a H. P. Lovecraft story, tonight and tomorrow night.
Weird Elephant at The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) is also screening the film tonight and tomorrow night at 10 pm.
Edgar Wright's zombie rom com Shaun of the Dead is playing at the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR) today at 2:45 pm, on Saturday, October 28, at 8:30 pm, and on Monday, October 30, at 4:15 pm.
More Edgar Wright goodness is the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR), with his buddy cop film Hot Fuzz playing tonight at 8:30 pm, and on Saturday, October 28, at 2:45 pm.
The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show a 4K restoration of Dario Argento's masterpiece Suspiria tonight at 6:15 pm.
Dario Argento's giallo classic Opera is playing at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA; scheduled through Thursday, November 2).
The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the horror classic The Exorcist tonight at 8:30 pm, and on Halloween night at 8:15 pm.
The 99W Drive-In (3110 Portland Rd in Newberg, OR) is showing The Nightmare Before Christmas and the Disney Halloween favorite Hocus Pocus today and tomorrow.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is also showing the Cameo Theatre (304 E 1st St in Newberg, OR; scheduled through Monday, October 30) and the Tracyton Movie House (1520 NE Riddell Rd in Bremerton, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, November 1).
Hocus Pocus is playing at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) through Wednesday, November 1.
Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) is showing The Lost Boys through Wednesday, November 1.
The extended director's cut of William Friedkin's classic The Exorcist is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7 pm, and on Monday, October 30, at 4:30 pm.
The black comedy/horror film Parents is playing at is playing at The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) through Saturday, October 28.
The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) is showing the 4K restoration of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre tonight and tomorrow night.
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The Spooktober Series at the 5th Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St in Portland, OR) continues with Ana Lily Amirpour's vampire film A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night through Sunday, October 29.
The Egyptian Theatre (229 S Broadway in Coos Bay, OR) will screen the Brendan Fraser/Rachel Weisz action/horror film The Mummy tonight. The event starts at 5 pm, and features a costume contest and prize raffle. Profits equally benefit the Coos Art Museum and the Egyptian Theatre.
The 7th St Theatre (313 7th St in Hoquiam, WA) will show Ghostbusters: Afterlife tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 pm.
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The English dubbed version of Kiki's Delivery Service is playing at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre (508 S Main St in Moscow, ID; scheduled through Sunday, October 29).
Fathom Events is bringing the film to theaters nationwide through Tuesday, November 1. Visit the link to find a showing near you.
Saturday, October 28
The 6th Annual Portland SUP Witches on the Willamette Paddle Boarding Event takes place at 11 am today between Willamette Park and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The group is sponsoring Stumptown Strays, which rescues shelter dogs with medical needs, provide them with veterinary care, and aid them on the path to forever homes (if you want to donate money to the group, please mention PDXSUPWITCHES when doing so). Photo is copyright Mark Graves, The Oregonian/OregonLive.com Content Credit.
Once again, Portlanders will perform Thriller as part of the global Thrill the World World-wide Thriller dance today in Irving Park (707 NE Fremont St in Portland, OR). If you want to participate, weekly practices take place at the covered basketball court at Irving Park Saturdays and Sundays through October 22, starting at 3 pm.
The Vampires vs Zombies Experience in Portland, OR, takes place at an undisclosed location (to be emailed before the event). You can go at your own pace, or compete against other vampires and zombies crawling on the streets. You'll follow clues, complete fun challenges and some interactive puzzles in the city. And if you come in costume, of course, there will be a contest. Visit the link for details.
The Monster Bash returns to Grant's @ The Monticello Hotel (1405 17th Ave in Longview, WA) from 8 pm to 2 am. This 21 and older events features a live DJ, cocktail bars, giveaways, a costume contest and MORE!
Southwest Washington Fantasy Events is hosting some Halloween goodness today and tomorrow at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds (1909 S Gold St in Centralia, WA). Visit the link to find out more.
The Misfits Bar + Lounge (2530 NE 82nd Ave in Portland, OR) is hosting a Pre-Halloween Party, featuring Kendra Onixxx from Dracula Titans tonight. Doors open at 7 pm, with a meet and greet of the stars of the spooktacular drag show at 8 pm, with the show starting at 9 pm. And be sure to wear a costume! This is a 21 and older event.
The Unique Center for Athletes of all Needs (1007 Superior St in Sandpoint, ID) is hosting a Halloween Costume Party fundraiser tonight from 5:30 to 11:30 pm. This is an adults only event.
Scare-a-Thon returns to the Joy Cinema (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) with five great films to fill up your Saturday: Robot Monster in GLORIOUS 3D, Tarantula, Hammer's 1959 version of The Mummy, The Monster Squad and Trick 'r Treat. See your favorite, or by a day pass and watch them all!
UPDATE: Ah-HOOOOOO! Werewolf of London will end the Scare-a-Thon, playing at 8:30 pm.
If you miss the Scare-a-Thon, don't worry. The Joy Cinema (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) will show all the movies through Thursday, November 2. Visit the link for dates and showtimes.
Pipe Organ Pictures at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) brings the 1925 classic The Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney, to the big screen today at 2 pm.
The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) will screen Herbert Brenon's 1924 silent version of Peter Pan, with a live harp score by harpist Leslie McMichael, today at 2:30 pm.
Halloween in Downtown Hillsboro, OR, starts at 2 pm today with the Lowrider Trunk or Treat, followed at 3 pm with Trick or Treat on Main St (both events run until 6 pm). But the fun isn't over! at 6 pm is the Hillsboro Flash Mob at a special time and location (if you want to participate, visit the link for information on classes), and the Hillsboro Block Party from 7 to 10 pm. The first link has all the details you need.
Take part in the Monster Mash 5K and Creature Crawl 1K today at 10 am (for the Mash) and 9 am for the Crawl at Howard Amon Park (500 Amon Park Dr in Richland, WA). Expect some Trick or Treating, a costume contest, and MUCH MORE! The event benefits the Mid-Columbia Children's Museum.
Ghostoria invites you to investigate tthe Liberty Theatre (1203 Commercial St in Astoria, OR) tonight at 6:30 or 9 pm. You can bring your own small, hand-held devices as you search for paranormal activity. The event is for those 14 years of age and older, though those 14 to 17 you must be accompanied by an adult.
The St. Helens Senior Center (375 S 15th St in St Helens, OR) hosts the Halloween Witch and Wizard Ball tonight from 7 to 10 pm tonight. Expect an evening of dancing, macabre music, tricks and treats! Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 1. No idea where on the web you can buy tickets, so check the center link or the Spirit of Halloweentown website. I'll update the post as more details become available.
The Denton Delinquents present The Rocky Horror Halloween Show! at 9 pm tonight at the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA). Aside from a shadow cast of the cult classic, expect a costume contest and a crazy good time.
The St. Johns Bachelor Club (8204 N Central St in Portland, OR) is hosting a Halloween Party thrown by Jack Rudo Maraglia tonight from 7 to 11 pm. As expected, prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, drink specials will flow all night long, and lots of spooky merriment with be had. This is a 21 and older event.
The 23rd annual Portland Erotic Ball, the city's biggest, sexiest adult Halloween party, takes place at the Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside St in Portland, OR). VIP admission starts at 7:30 pm, general admission is open at 8 pm, and the party runs till 2 am.
Part 3: The Return... Again! - A Horror Movie Mystery Marathon takes place at 4 pm today at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA). You'll get to see four different Part 3 movies from seminal horror treasures to DIY blasts. Maybe the poster has some hints as to what films will be shown...
The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the horror classic Rosemary's Baby tonight at 6 pm.
The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen Bride of Chucky tonight 9:15 pm. The poster says it all.
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The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen the J-Horror classic Ringu today at 3 pm.
The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) is showing Nobuhiko Obayashi's bat-sh*t crazy horror film Hausu (House) through Halloween night.
The Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR) will show the Disney Channel film Halloweentown today at 3 pm.
The Admiral Theatre (515 Pacific Ave in Bremerton, WA) is showing Hocus Pocus tonight at 7:30 pm.
The Isn't She Great series at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) brings Elvira: Mistress of the Dark back to the big screen tonight at 9 pm. Hosted by Elizabeth Teets and Anthony Hudson, the show starts with stand up by LA's Mac Viola.
Fathom Events brings Spirited Away to theaters nationwide through Wednesday, November 1. Click the link to find a theater near you.
The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show Tim Burton's horror comedy Beetlejuice today at 3:45 pm.
Sunday, October 29
Maria Darling is hosting a double feature of Shock Treatment (with a shadow cast), followed by The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Alberta Abbey (126 NE Alberta St in Portland, OR) tonight starting at 7 pm. Prop bags are available for purchase at the site.
The Hard Rock Horror Triple Feature Pizza Party returns to The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) tonight at 4 pm. The films being shown are a secret, and normal concessions will be available throughout the night, with the main course following the first feature. There will be vegetarian and vegan options available.
Jean Cocteau's classic Beauty and the Beast is playing at the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR) on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, October 29, Halloween Night, and November 2.
It's Pre-Code madness at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR) with screenings of a double feature of Freaks and Safe in Hell today at 1 pm, and tomorrow at 7 pm, both restored in 4K.
The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will screen the J-horror found footage film Noroi: The Curse today at 5 pm.
The Korean Horror series concludes at SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) today with a screening of the zombie classic Train to Busan at 2 pm.
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen Spanish Dracula (Dracula en Espanol), shot at night at Universal Studios after the 1931 version of Dracula with Bela Lugosi wrapped for the day, today at 3 pm. It's a great film, but I have to say, Carlos Villarias is no Lugosi. That's my opinion, check it out for yourself. I know I will be going, as you don't get many chances to see this on the big screen.
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will screen The Haunting of Julia (AKA Full Circle), starring Mia Farrow and Keri Dullea, tonight at 7:30 pm.
The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) is showing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in GLORIOUS 35mm tonight and Halloween night.
The Columbia Theatre (212 S 1st St in St Helens, OR) is showing The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2 at 2 pm today, and at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 1.
Monday, October 30
Re-Imagined Radio celebrates the 85th anniversary of Orson Welles radio drama War of the Worlds with a live performance by the Willamette Radio Workshop at 7 pm tonight at the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA).
The spooktacular edition of The Movie Quiz at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) takes place tonight at 7:30 pm. If you're team dresses up in costumes, you'll receive a goodie "treat" bag!
The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) presents TV Party: Halloween Spooktacular, a mystery collection of the best Halloween episodes from TV series, tonight at 7:30 pm.
The Seattle 48 Hour Horror Film Project, a collection of 60 locally produced horror films shot during the second weekend of October, screens at 6:30 and 9 pm tonight and Halloween Night at SIFF Cinema Uptown (511 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle, WA).
The Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St NE in Salem, OR) is celebrating Halloween with screening of the zombie comedy Zombieland tonight at 7 pm, and Halloween night at 4:45 and 7:30 pm.
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (3505 Pacific Ave in Forest Grove, OR) is showing Tim Burton's Beetlejuice tonight and Halloween night. Visit the link for showtimes.
The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen the 1989 remake Dr. Caligari, an erotic take on the silent classic (just look at the poster), tonight at 7 pm.
HALLOWEEN NIGHT
Tuesday, October 31
The Astoria Downtown Historic District holds the annual Downtown Trick or Treat from 3 to 5 pm in downtown Astoria, OR.
CMNYK brings the silent Lon Chaney shocker The Unknown, with a live score by Sonochromatic, to the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR) tonight at 7 pm.
The North Bend Theatre (125 Bendigo Blvd N in North Bend, WA) is showing the silent classic Nosferatu, with a live score performed by Danny Kolbe, tonight at 7 pm. Doors open at 6 pm.
The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) is showing Stanley Kubrick's The Shining tonight at 7 pm.
The Scream King series at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) concludes tonight with Brian DePalma's Carrie at 7:45 pm. Funny how the last three films in the series all start with the letter C. Or is it?
The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) will screen Messiah of Evil, influenced by H. P. Lovecraft and gothic horror films of the 30s, tonight at 7 pm.
November, 2023
Wednesday, November 1
The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) will show Michelle Garza Cervera's directorial debut, The Bone Woman (Huesera), about a woman desiring to be another is cursed by a sinister entity, tonight at 7:30 pm. Consider it a post-Halloween gift.
The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will show Ross Lipman's The Case of the Vanishing Gods, described as a fable out of time told with artist-made puppets and archival film clips, along with 1929's The Great Gabbo (shown in GLORIOUS 16mm) tonight at 7 pm.
McMenamin's Power Station (2126 SW Halsey St in Troutdale, OR) is showing the musical horror Little Shop of Horrors through Thursday, November 2.
Art the Clown returns to the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR), with screenings of Terrifier 2 tonight and tomorrow at 7:15 pm.
The Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR) will show the vampire movie Ganja and Hess tonight at 7 pm.
Fathom Events brings Godzilla 2000 stomping into cinemas nationwide tonight. Visit the link to find a theater near you.
Thursday, November 2
Dark Horse Comics brings Frank Henenlotter's comedy horror classic Frankenhooker to the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) tonight at 7:30 pm. The film is followed with a discussion of new comics Count Crowley: Mediocre Midnight Monster Hunter, Headless Horseman Halloween Annual 2023, and more readings with creators Tyler Crook and Lukas Keener, and a video appearance buy actor and comic creator David Dastmalchian.
The Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) will show Ross Lipman's The Case of the Vanishing Gods, described as a fable out of time told with artist-made puppets and archival film clips, along with 1978's Magic (starring Anthony Hopkins) tonight at 7 pm.
Friday, November 3
The 5th Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St in Portland, OR) will screen the Pixar sequel Monsters University through Sunday, November 5.
Saturday, November 4
The Washington State Toy Show heads to the Washington State Fair Events Center (100 9th Ave SW in Puyallup, WA) today and tomorrow. Early Bird Admission (opens at 9 am) is $10, General Admission (opens at 11 am) is $5. The event closes at 4 pm both days.
The Inland NW Toy Show Classic takes place today at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center (404 N Havana St in Spokane Valley, WA). Early Bird admission starts at 9 am, with general admission at 10 am. The event runs until 4 pm.
It's a bit early, but Joe Dante's Christmas horror/comedy classic Gremlins is at the Egyptian Theatre (229 S Broadway in Coos Bay, OR) tonight at 7 pm.
The Olympia Film Society brings I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (yep, it's a real movie, and it sounds AWESOME!), along with more art house film The Passenger to the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) tonight at 7 pm.
Sunday, November 5
The Olympia Film Society Kids Club presents Jim Henson's dark fantasy Labyrinth at 1 pm every Sunday this month at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA). Kids 12 and under are admitted FREE.
