Well, we had a brief glimpse of summer, but now the rain is coming back to the Pacific Northwest and it's too easy to just stay dry inside. Well, lucky for Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy fans, this edition of the Weekly Update has plenty of suggestions on places to go while you wait for things to dry out.
Huh, the theater is really empty. I wonder
if it was my shirt?
Speaking of movies, the Portland Horror Film Festival gets underway on Thursday, June 8 at The Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR. You can catch a screening of Nosferatu or Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, as The Invincible Czars are touring with a live musical accompaniment to both films across the Pacific Northwest. The Rio Theatre in Vancouver, BC, is screening Susperia and The Bird with the Crystal Plumage this week. The Central Cinema in Seattle, WA, is showing What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? The new horror film, It Comes at Night opens in several theaters in the area. And SIFF brings the horror film Escape Room to Seattle, WA, with director Will Wernick schedule to attend. And that's just this weekend!
Of course, you'll want to check out the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar for some long range planning. You'll find stuff happening well into 2018, including details on Horrific 3: A Night of Horror Themed Belly Dancing in Tacoma, WA, in January (tickets are on sale now) and the dates for next year's Lilac City Comic Con. As for this year, check out the listing for GeekGirlCon '17 in Seattle, WA, in September, the Halloween in July Car Rally and Concert this July in Portland, OR, and Oz Con 2017, taking place in Portland, OR at the end of this month.
Remember, if you are hosting, or know of, an event that would interest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy fans in the Pacific Northwest, email me at shadowoverportland@live.com and I'll post it on the site. Listing your event is FREE and will reach hundreds of local readers.
And yes, I am happy to post your October event right away. Halloween is coming and the page will be very full, so don't get buried under all the events to come. Let readers know about your event during the MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR early so they can add it to their calendar now!
And, should you attend any of the events listed below, please let the organizers know you read about it at The Shadow Over Portland!!
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You might need to watch for snakes as Mystery Science Theater 3000 presents a LIVE riff of the Arch Hall Jr. film Eegah at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) on July 28 at 8 pm. I don't need to say much more about this, except that tickets will sell out fast, so don't delay. For additional details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Portland'5 Centers for the Arts website.
Ongoing
You might need to watch for snakes as Mystery Science Theater 3000 presents a LIVE riff of the Arch Hall Jr. film Eegah at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway in Portland, OR) on July 28 at 8 pm. I don't need to say much more about this, except that tickets will sell out fast, so don't delay. For additional details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Portland'5 Centers for the Arts website.
Ongoing
Colossal, starring Anne Hathaway, who finds herself in control of a kaiju attacking South Korea, is playing at The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 East Burnside St in Portland, OR) through Thursday, June 15. For showtimes, visit The Laurelhurst Theater website.
Colossal is also playing through Thursday, June 8, at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR). For showtimes, visit The Academy Theater website.
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Alien: Covenant continues to play at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) through Thursday, June 8. For a list of showtimes, and links to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
Alien: Covenant is playing at the Yelm Cinemas (201 Prairie Park St in Yelm, WA) through Thursday, June 8. Visit the Yelm Cinemas website for more details.
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The solstice is still about three weeks away, but start your celebration early with the classic that started the summer blockbuster trend, Steven Spielberg's Jaws, which plays through Thursday, June 8, at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR). For showtimes, visit The Academy Theater website.
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The Laurelhurst Theater and Pub (2735 East Burnside St in Portland, OR) is paying tribute to the late Sir Roger Moore with a screening of For Your Eyes Only through Thursday, June 8. The film is a return to a more serious Bond, but still injects some humor into the script and, as expected, features some amazing stunts and the always charming Moore. For showtimes, visit The Laurelhurst Theater website.
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If you missed seeing Get Out in the theaters, The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) is offering you another chance. The film runs at 9 pm through Thursday, June 8 (NOTE: the film doesn't play on Wednesday, June 7). For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.
Please visit the Haunted Attractions page for details on trap rooms and ghost tours in the Pacific Northwest, as well as an advance details for October haunted attractions.
Open Film Submission
Open Auditions
Burlesque artist, and other performers and musicians, will find details on applying to Metalesque Fest in Portland, OR this November (applications accepted through June 18 at 5 pm PST). Please visit the Open Auditions page for more details.
May, 2017
Wednesday, June 7
The 1922 classic Nosferatu screens at The Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA) tonight only at 7:30 pm. The Invincible Czars from Austin, Texas, will provide a live musical accompaniment to the film. For addition details, visit The Kiggins Theatre website.
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Mikes Movie Riff Off presents the Roger Corman exploitation classic Galaxy of Terror tonight at 8 pm at the Acme Tavern (1310 Tacoma Ave S in Tacoma, WA). Starring Robert Englund and the late Erin Moran, this is the 80s sleazy Alien inspired film with the giant space worm scene. Yep, the 80s were crazy before the MPAA took action against genre films. As always, you can text your riffs on the screen with your cell phone, so be ready to channel your inner heckler. And be sure to take advantage of the $3 well drink special and $5 "cheezeburgers." For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Tonight's Weird Wednesday feature at The Joy Cinema and Pub (11959 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, OR) is only listed as a R-rated Bigfoot Movie, as one of the several titles this film was released under is close to another recent film that the management wants to avoid confusion. So the only hint you get as to the true identity of the film is the photo above, taken from the theater's website. But the theater wants to assure you this film earns the R-rating, with a bunch of barely-clad women and scenes not for the faint of heart! The show starts at 9:15 pm and admission is FREE, though you must be 21 or older to attend. Be sure to help keep Wednesdays WEIRD by stopping at the concession stand before the feature for some tasty snacks and beverages. Do not bring outside food or drinks with you, as it will make Bigfoot very angry! For more details, visit The Joy Cinema website.
Thursday, June 8
The Portland Horror Film Festival, a three day event featuring independent horror feature and short films from around the world, takes place through Saturday, June 10, at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). Visit the Portland Horror Film Festival website for the list of features and shorts screening at the festival.
UPDATE: General admission tickets are now available at The Hollywood Theatre website.
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Dario Argento's classic Suspiria screens at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) tonight at 9:30 pm. You DO NOT want to miss this film on the big screen! For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Rio Theatre website.
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The psychological horror film, It Comes at Night, opens tonight at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). The film runs through Thursday, June 15. For more details, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
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I usually don't list Hollywood blockbusters on the site, as studios have a advertising budget big enough to get everyone's attention. But The Mummy is the start of the Dark Universe, bringing the classic Universal Monsters back into the theaters, and that deserves mention on the calendar. Here's hoping it's better than Dracula Untold, the studio's first attempt to revive the classic monster franchise. Just check local listings, I'm sure it's at a theater near you.
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Austin based band The Invincible Czars bring their live musical accompaniment to the 1920 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde tonight at The Triple Door (216 Union St in Seattle, WA) at 7 pm. The event is hosted by SIFF. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the SIFF Facebook Page and scroll down to events.
Friday, June 9
Dario Argento's debut feature, and his first giallo film, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, screens tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway in Vancouver, BC) at 11:30 pm. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Rio Theatre website.
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The 14th cycle in The Classic and Modern Film Series, curated by Brandon Ryan, brings What Ever Happened to Baby Jane to the Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave in Seattle, WA) through Tuesday, June 13. Showtimes are 7 pm, with 1:30 pm showings on Saturday and Sunday (June 10 and 11). Tickets are $8 in advance $10 day-of-show. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The Seattle International Film Festival presents the horror film Escape Room at 9:30 pm tonight at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian (801 E Pine St in Seattle, WA). The film will also play at 9:30 pm tomorrow (Saturday, June 10) at the AMC Pacific Place (600 Pine St in Seattle, WA). Director Will Wernick is scheduled to attend both screenings. For more details on the film, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the SIFF website.
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The Olympia Film Society presents Mad Max: Fury Road Black and Chrome at 10:30 pm tonight at The Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA). Tickets are $9 ($6 for OFS members) and are available 30 minutes prior to showtime. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke plays through Thursday, June 15, at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St in Portland, OR). The theater is showing both dubbed and subtitled versions, so check the showtimes at The Academy Theater website for more details.
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The new horror film It Comes at Night opens tonight at the Yelm Cinemas (201 Prairie Park St in Yelm, WA) and plays through Thursday, June 15. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Yelm Cinemas website.
Saturday, June 10
The GeekCraft Expo PDX 2017 takes place today and tomorrow (Sunday, June 11) at the DoubleTree Hotel Portland (1000 NE Multnomah St in Portland, OR). This event features handmade geek goods by local artisans, so be sure to bring your wallet! exhibitor applications can be submitted through January 31. For more details, and a link to the exhibitor application, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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1922's Nosferatu, with The Invincible Czars (from Austin, Texas) providing live musical accompaniment, stops at the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) tonight at 7:30 pm. For additional information and advance ticket sales, visit the Pickford Film Center website.
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The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) pays tribute to the late Sir Roger Moore with a screening of his first Bond feature, Live and Let Die tonight at 7 pm. The escape from the alligator farm (a practical stunt filmed long before CGI became the norm) is worth the price of admission! For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
Sunday, June 11
The tribute to the late Sir Roger Moore continues at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) tonight at 7 pm with a screening of the special effects extravaganza, The Spy Who Loved Me. The opening scene, ending with Bond skiing off a FREAKING MOUNTAIN, is AMAZING on the big screen! For additional details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
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The Freak-A-Zoid Vintage Media Market comes to El Corazon (109 Eastlake Ave East in Seattle, WA) today from noon to 5 pm. Browse through the vendor tables full of VHS, vinyl, 'zines and pop culture collectibles. The event is open to all ages, but bring your ID if you're over 21 and want to order from the bar. Tickets are just $1. For more details, and a link for advance ticket sales, visit the El Corazon website.
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Shriek: A Women of Horror Film Class presents a screening of, and discussion about, the horror classic The Exorcist at 6:30 pm tonight at Naked City Brewery and Taphouse (8564 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle, WA). You must be 21 or older to attend, and no outside food or beverages are allowed. For more details, including admission prices and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Austin based band The Invincible Czars brings their live musical accompaniment to the 1920 classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St in Portland, OR) tonight at 7:30 pm. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Monday, June 12
Kcor the Warrior, a sword and sorcery movie shot entirely in Oregon, screens today at 7:30 pm at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR). For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
Tuesday, June 13
The Bijou Art Cinemas (492 E 13th Ave in Eugene, OR) presents the 1920 version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with a live score by the Invincible Czars. Tickets are $10.50 in advance online. The show starts at 7 pm, and you'll find more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, at the Facebook Event Page.
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The next Horror Brew Pub Quiz! takes place at 7:30 pm tonight at Home, A Bar (719 SE Morrison St in Portland, OR). Get your team together and show off your Horror trivia knowledge as you compete for one of two gift certificates to Home, A Bar. Or you might win a raffle Horror prize. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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Alejandro Jodorowsky's Santa Sangre plays at 9:30 tonight at the Rio Theatre (1660 E Broadway in Vancouver, BC). Advance tickets are $10, or $12 at the door. Doors open at 9 pm. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Rio Theatre website.
Wednesday, June 14
Colossal opens tonight at The Capitol Theater (206 5th Ave SE in Olympia, WA). The film runs through Thursday, June 22. Showtimes and dates vary, so visit the Olympia Film Society website for more details.
Thursday, June 15
Gothic Horror 101 is in session. Rhias Hall presents a film and discussion gathering at Scarecrow Video (5030 Roosevelt Way NE in Seattle, WA) tonight at 7 pm. Admission is free. Tonight's film is the Val Lewton classic, I Walked with a Zombie. The film is proceeded by an introduction and information on what makes the film fit into the Gothic genre, and a discussion takes place after the screening.
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Queer Horror returns to The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) with a screening of Drop Dead Gorgeous tonight at 9:30 pm in GLORIOUS 35mm. Starring Kirstie Alley, Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Brittany Murphy and Denise Richards, the film follows the teens vying for the American Teen Princess title, and the killer taking out the competition. Hosted by Portland's premier drag clown, Carla Rossi, this Pride special opens with a drag pageant featuring "Portland's fiercest queens." For more details on the event, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.
Friday, June 16
Friday Night Frights brings The Amityville Horror to the Blue Mouse Theatre (2611 N Proctor St in Tacoma, WA) tonight at 10 pm. This is the 1979 original tale of the Lutz family, who find a home too good to be true. And we all know how those deals turn out! Brush up on your horror knowledge to score some trivia prizes! Admission is just $6 and are available at the door 30 minutes before the show. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The Rose City Shakespeare Company presents A Midsummer Night's Dream at 7:30 pm tonight at Hipbone Studio (1847 E Burnside St., Ste 104, in Portland, OR). The troupe uses art, music, magic, circus, mime and dance in their productions, and this romantic fairy land adventure should provide some visually striking moments. Doors open at 7 pm. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
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The Rose City Book and Paper Fair takes place today and tomorrow (Saturday, June 17) at the DoubleTree Hotel Portland (1000 NE Multnomah St in Portland, OR). Admission is $3 and good for both days. I went a couple years ago and some of the rare books will make you want to drain your savings account! For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Saturday, June 17
It's ALIVE! Frankenstein's Comic Book Swap teams up with Vancouver Vintage Toy Junkies for an epic vintage toy, record and comic book show!! The show, featuring over 100 tables, takes place at Warehouse 23 (100 Columbia St in Vancouver, WA). General admission, from noon to 5 pm, is only $3, or buy an Earlybird pass for $10 and get in at 11 am. For more details, visit the Frankenstein's Comic Book Swap website. or the Facebook Event Page.
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The Rocket Sci-Fi Matinee brings a film featuring H. G. Wells to the Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St in Bellingham, WA) today at noon. The romantic sci-fi feature Time after Time, featuring Wells chasing Jack the Ripper across time to present day (well, 1979) San Fransisco, stars Malcolm McDowell, David Warner and Mary Steenburgen, and is a fun, frightening little film. The screening is presented by Rocket Donuts, and tickets are just $3. For more details, and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Pickford Film Center website.
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The Destiny City Freakycon III, a mini-horror convention, takes place today from 2 to 6 pm at Destiny City Comics (218 St Helens Ave in Tacoma, WA). Guest of Honor is Jackey Neyman Jones, Debbie from Manos: The Hands of Fate and Manos Returns. Other guests include Tacoma's Friday Night Frights, local artis and zine-maker Michael Koehler, October Games, artist Travis Bundy, Tacoma Ghost Tours, Crypticon Seattle and MORE! For more detail and additional announcements, visit the Facebook Event Page.
Sunday, June 18
The Zymoglyphic Museum (6225 SE Alder St in Portland, OR) is open to the public today from 11 am to 4 pm. For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.
