Happy Friday the 13th!

I hope you left milk and cookies out for Jason last night!  If not, you might not have a great day. 

I think a shot of whiskey also works, as it was gone this morning and I'm still here.  

I think he needed something warm after being out in the rain.

This seems to be my lucky day, as I was able to get the Weekly Update out before Friday evening.  I'm hoping to keep the trend going, as my boss might have found someone to help out and put me out of mandatory (I call it forced) overtime.  Sure, my wallet might take a hit, but it'll be nice not to be working over forty hours every week.  

And that will help me get the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar updated in time for THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR.  I've already posted the current films taking place at the Clinton Street Theater in Portland, and I will be adding films screening at the Hollywood Theatre, as well as other venues in the Northwest, over the next few days.  Keep checking back to help plan your October activities!

Well, that's what I have for now.  Time to get some chores and errands done, so I can pop a Friday the 13th movie in the Blu-Ray player, kick back, and enjoy the evening.  Stay safe, have a great week, and I'll be back next Friday (fingers and tentacles crossed) with more great events happening under The Shadow Over Portland.

Happening This Week

Live Attractions 

The cats are out!  Laika Studios commemorates the 15th anniversary of their film Coraline with Coraline's Curious Cat Trail, with 30 six-foot-tall cat sculptures placed throughout downtown Portland.  The cats are hand-painted by local artist and will eventually be auctioned off, with proceeds going to OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital.  The link gets you to the KGW article, which didn't include dates when published.  Here's a link to a recent story from KOIN.

Film Festival and Stage Performance Submission Information 

The Eugene Film Society's 9th Annual 72-Hour Horror Film Competition is open to teams, which must register by 7:59 pm on Thursday, October 17.  You must check in at the Art House (492 E 13th Ave in Eugene, OR) between 4 and 8 pm, to be given the mandated line of dialogue and prop to appear in your 3-minute horror film.  From then, you have until 8 pm on Sunday, October 20, to deliver your finished film.  All eligible films will be screened at the Art House the week of October 25 to 31, and audience members will vote for their favorites.  Visit the link for more details. 

ScareGrounds PDX (7805 SE Oaks Park Way in Portland, OR) is hiring for this year's haunted attraction.  Click on the link for details.

Nightmare Factory (which takes place at the Oregon School for the Deaf, located at 999 Locust St NE in Salem, OR) is looking for volunteers for the 2024 season.  Contact the emails on the above poster for volunteer forms.

The Bleedingham Film Festival is taking submissions through September 28.  The festival will take place from Friday, October 25, to Sunday, October 27, at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA).

The 16th Annual Guignolfest 72 Hour Horror Film Contest is taking applications for 2024 now.  You can also watch the trailer on YouTube, and follow the event on Facebook.

August, 2024

Happening This Week

Longlegs, the horror film written and directed by Osgood Perkins (Anthony Perkins eldest son) and starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, is playing at the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA; scheduled through Tuesday, September 17).

 

It just keeps playing!  Fathom Events has extended the running date for Laika's Coraline in remastered 3D (and 2D in some locations) through Thursday, September 19.  

The sci fi/horror film Alien: Romulus is playing at the Yelm Cinemas  (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Sandy Cinemas (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, September 18), Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Ark Lodge Cinemas (4816 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Porland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), and the Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19).

The Bella Organic Farm Corn Maze (16205 NW Gillihan Rd in Portland, OR) opens today dedicated to Teacher Appreciation.  ALL SCHOLL STAFF members will get free admission if they present their school ID).  The maze is open through Thursday, October 31.

The Ghost with the Most is back!  Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is playing at the Empirical Theater at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Columbia Theatre (212 S 1st St in Saint Helens, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Joy Cinema (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 26), the Liberty Theatre (315 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA; scheduled through Friday, September 19), the St Johns Twin Cinema (8704 N Lombard St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19),  the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Kelso Theater Pub (214 S Pacific Ave in Kelso, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, September 18), the Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Mount Hood Theatre (401 E Powell Blvd in Gresham, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Yelm Cinema (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Milton-Freewater Drive-In (84322 Oregon-Washington Highway in Milton Freewater, OR; scheduled Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14, with Trap), the Sandy Cinema (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Ark Lodge Cinemas (4816 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Sunday, September 22), the North Bend Theatre (125 Bendigo Blvd N in North Bend, WA; scheduled through Sunday, September 22), the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 26), Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), and the following McMenamins theaters: the Anderson School (18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell, WA: scheduled through Wednesday, September 18), the Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Wednesday, September 25), the Grand Lodge (3505 Pacific Ave in Forest Grove, OR; scheduled through Monday, September 16), the St Francis Theater (700 NW bond St in Bend, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Olympic Club (122 N Tower Ave in Centralia, WA; scheduled through Monday, September 16), the Power Station (2126 SW Halsey St in Troutdale, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), and the St Johns Theater (8203 N Ivanhoe St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19).

The film is also playing at the Cameo Theatre (304 E 1st St in Newberg, OR; scheduled from Friday, September 13, through Monday, September 16), the Granada 3 Theatre (1311 Adams Ave in La Grande, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the 99W Drive-In (3110 Portland Rd in Newberg, OR; scheduled from Friday, September 13 through Sunday, September 15, with Twilight Zone: The Movie), the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor in Tacoma, WA; scheduled through Monday, September 16), the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St in Salem, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Tracyton Movie House (1520 NE Riddell Rd in Bremerton, WA; scheduled through Tuesday, September 17), and the SIFF Cinema Downtown (2100 4th Ave in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 26).

The psychological horror The Front Room is playing at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Monday, September 16), Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), and The Grand Cinema (606 Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 19).

The shot-in-Oregon thriller Strange Darlings is playing at the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19).

The Directorial Debuts series at CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) includes features such as Ari Aster's Hereditary and David Lynch's Eraserhead.  Visit the link for showtimes.  The series runs through Tuesday, September 17.

Friday, September 13

The Northwest Flying Saucer Film Festival returns to McFiler's Chehalis Theater (558 N Market Blvd in Chehalis, WA) today.  Details to come.

The Fear PDX Haunted House (12219 NE Glisan St in Portland, OR) opens tonight, and plans to deliver the scars through Friday, November 1.  Visit the link for more details and advance ticket sales.  You can also follow them on Facebook. 

SIFF Cinema Egyptian (805 E Pine St in Seattle, WA) is hosting a screening of House (Hausu) to benefit Scarecrow Video (a GREAT video rental shop in Seattle, WA that is endanger of closing) tonight at 7 pm.  The screening will have Scarecrow merch, raffles, and you are encouraged to come in costumes inspired by films from the Psychotronic room.  No worries if you don't.  Visit the link on Scarecrow Video to find out how you can donate, or become a member (Scarecrow will mail you videos if you can't get to the store).

The Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St in Portland, OR) presents Barbarella Bingo, hosted by Violet Hex, tonight at tonight at 7 pm, featuring a screening of the 1968 psychedelia film and, of course, bingo.

The Hallow Ian Horror Hour, Season Two, takes place at 7 pm tonight at the Kirkland Arts Center (620 Market St in Kirkland, WA).    Hosted by the Horror Writer's Association of Seattle, the event has such short to show you!  Click the link to RSVP, as spots are limited.

The body horror comedy Booger, about a woman dealing with the death of her best friend and roommate, only to be bitten by the roommate's cat and start undergoing terrifying physical changes, is playing at the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Sunday, September 15), and the Living Room Theaters (341 SW 10th Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Saturday, September 14).

The animated feature Dan Da Dan: First Encounter screens tonight at the Liberty Theatre (316 NE 4th Ave in Camas, WA; scheduled through Sunday, September 15), and the SIFF Cinema Uptown (511 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Sunday, September 15).

From what I can gather on Wikipedia, this "premiere event" is the first three episode of an upcoming television series based on a manga where a girl who believes in ghosts, and a boy who believes in aliens, end up proving each other right.  And, of course, mayhem ensues.

The Egyptian Theatre (229 S Broadway in Coos Bay, OR) is showing the 1976 horror classic The Omen tonight at 7 pm, and on Saturday, September 14, at 2 pm.

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) is showing Friday the 13th Part 2 tonight at 9:15 pm, followed by Friday the 13th Part II in 3D at 11:15 pm.  And yes, you can make it a double feature!

The Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) is showing the 1980 slasher classic Friday the 13th tonight at 7:30 pm. 

The Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) will screen Takashi Miike's horror film Audition in Japanese with English subtitles tonight at 7 pm.

John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 is playing at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Porland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19).

Writer/director Kiyoshi Kurosawa's horror film Cure is playing at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Porland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19).

The 1990 live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is playing at Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Porland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19).

The sci fi film Contact is playing at the Art House (492 E 13th Ave in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19). 

The psychological horror film Speak No Evil is playing at Metro Cinemas (888 Willamette St in Eugene, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Yelm Cinemas (201 Prairie Park St SE in Yelm, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Sandy Cinemas (16605 Champion Way in Sandy, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19), the Tracyton Movie House (1520 NE Riddell Rd in Bremerton, WA; scheduled through Tuesday, September 17), and Studio One (3945 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 19).

Saturday, September 14

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

Market for the Strange: Legends of Lore takes place starting at 11 am today at the Lane Events Center (796 W 13th Ave in Eugene, OR).  The event is open until 6 pm.

It's Grime Time at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in  Portland, OR) with a screening of Saw tonight at 9:30 pm.

Sunday, September 15

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) is showing the horror film Cuckoo tonight at 9:30 pm, and on Saturday, September 21, at 8 pm.

The subtitled version of the anime Ninja Scroll, with an exclusive interview with director Yoshiaki Kawajiri, is playing at CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR) tonight at 9:20 pm.

The Olympia Film Society Kids Club is screening the fantasy classic The Princess Bride at 1 pm on Sundays through Sunday, September 29, at the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA).  Kids 12 and under are admitted in FREE.  Sorry, that doesn't apply to the young at heart.

The Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the shot in Spokane TV series Z Nation with a screenings of the show and panels featuring local cast and crew.  It all starts at 2 pm and admission is free, though you need to click the link and RSVP.

Tuesday, September 17

The CMNYK Science Fiction Extravaganza brings Zontar, The Thing from Venus (starring John Agar) to the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR) tonight at 7 pm.  Pre-show starts at 6:15 pm.  Be aware, heckling is encouraged.

The Moscow Film Society brings the horror/thriller Green Room to the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre (508 S Main St in Moscow, ID) tonight at 7 pm.

Wednesday, September 18

You can gain early access to the body horror film The Substance, starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid, tonight at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 26), the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 26), CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday, September 26), the Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside St in Portland, OR; scheduled through Thursday September 19), and SIFF Cinema Uptown (511 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 26).

The Watch Twilight Again series brings The Twilight Saga: New Moon to the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm.  Expect trivia, dress as your favorite character for a chance to win raffle prizes, and connect with other fans.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is playing at 7 pm tonight at the Whiteside Theatre (361 SW Madison Ave in Corvallis, OR).

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will screen the Ukrainian horror film The Witch of Konotop, in Ukrainian with English subtitles, tonight at 6:45 pm. 

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) presents a 30th anniversary screening of the anime Ninja Scroll tonight at 9 pm.

The Reel Oddities series brings David Cronenberg's Videodrome to the Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA) at 7 pm on Wednesday through September 25.

Thursday, September 19

Woah!  Fathom Events is bringing The Matrix back to theaters nationwide for a 25 anniversary screening today, and on Sunday, September 22.  Visit the link to find a theater near you.

Friday, September 20

Wyrd War brings legendary composer Fabio Frizzi to the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) for two nights.  Tonight's performance will include a live score to The Beyond, followed by a concert.  Saturday's performance will be a live score to Zombie, followed by a concert. Showtimes and tickets are available at the link.

Friday Night Frights celebrates its 10th year at the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) with a screening of the 2002 version of The Ring tonight at 10 pm.

The Realms Unknown Festival takes place through Sunday, September 22, at the Lewis River Golf Course (3209 Old Lewis River Rd in Woodland, WA).  This all-ages fantasy festival includes camping, whimsy, cosplay, historical re-enactment and adventure quests.  Visit the link for details and to purchase tickets.  You can follow the event on Facebook.

The body horror film The Substance, starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid, opens tonight at CineMagic (2021 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland, OR; showtimes TBA).

Red Rooms, a psychological thriller about a Montreal-based model obsessed with a serial killer trial to the point she finds herself on a road towards destruction, is playing at SIFF Cinema Uptown (511 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Thursday, September 26).

It's a Stephen King Double Feature at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) today starting at 3:45 pm with The Dead Zone, followed by The Green Mile.

The Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) will show Keenen Ivory Wayan's cult parody Scary Movie tonight at 11:30 pm.

The subtitled version (at least, the cast list leads me to believe so) of Princess Mononoke is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, September 25).

My Neighbor Totoro is playing, in both dubbed and subtitled versions, at Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA; scheduled through Wednesday, September 25).

The Egyptian Theatre (229 S Broadway in Coos Bay, OR) is showing Stanley Kubrick's sci fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey tonight at 7 pm.

In tribute to the late James Earl Jones, the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) is showing the original Star Wars Trilogy , with one film each night through Sunday, September 22.  RIP, Mr. Jones.  You will live on, as Darth Vader and your many other unforgettable roles.

Saturday, September 21

In celebration of Batman Day, Tim Burton's Batman is playing at the Salem Cinema (1127 Broadway St in Salem, OR) tonight at 8 pm.

The Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) is showing the romantic fantasy classic The Princess Bride today at 2 pm.  Admission to the screening, sponsored by KSPS, is FREE.  Doors open at 1:30 pm.

Get your ass to Mars!  The Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) is showing the sci fi classic Total Recall today at 5 pm.

He said he'd be back.  The Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) is showing Terminator 2: Judgement Day tonight at 7:30 pm.

Sunday, September 22

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane is playing at The Beacon (4405 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) today at 2 pm, and Thursday, September 26, at 4 pm.

The Absolute Anime series at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre (508 S Main St in Moscow, ID) presents Ninja Scroll today at 4 and 7 pm. 

The Garland Theater (924 W Garland Ave in Spokane, WA) is showing the 1986 horror classic Night of the Creeps, starring the great Tom Atkins, today at 5 pm.