Author Readings
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Over a dozen writers or horror and the fantastic will read selections from their works influenced by Lovecraft and the Weird Tales circle, along with prose and poetry from Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, and others. Come celebrate fiction the way it all started—through the power of the human voice.

Readings Block A - Saturday 1:30 PM:

Readings Block B - Saturday 2:30 PM:

Readings Block C - Saturday 3:30 PM:

Readings Block D - Sunday 2:30 PM:

Readings Block E - Sunday 3:30 PM:

Readings Block F - Sunday 4:30 PM:

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ChickenHed Performs at Tony Starlights on Friday Night.
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Chick-N-Hed_bg.jpgMuch like Lovecraft himself, ChickenHed are known for their own brand of "weird fiction." Although ChickenHed's audience has been limited during their life, this reputation has grown over the decades, and they are now regarded as one of the most influential dumbclucks of the 20th century.

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Meet & Greet at Magnolia's Corner
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4pm Friday and Saturday at Magnolia's Corner, 4075 NE Sandy Blvd, across the street from the Hollywood Theatre.

Meet the film makers and guests! Mingle with fellow fans and grab a bite to eat and drink before the festival kicks off!

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After party at Tony Starlight's Supper Club & Lounge
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Friday and Saturday starting at 11 PM. After an evening of exciting films, unwind, socialize and celebrate with attendees, guests, and festival staff at at Tony Starlight's Supper Club & Lounge, 3728 NE Sandy Boulevard, a few blocks southeast of the Hollywood Theatre.

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Author Reading by Jenna M. Pitman
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4pm on Saturday, northwest horror writer Jenna M. Pitman will give a live reading at Magnolia's Corner, 4075 NE Sandy Blvd, across the street from the Hollywood Theatre. Followed by the Meet and Greet.

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Shorts Block A
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Shorts Block A screens Friday, September 30, 2011 at 7 PM with the following films:

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Shorts Block B
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Shorts Block B screens Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 7 PM with the following films:

  • Window Into Time

  • Haselwurm

  • Black Goat

  • Island

  • Static Aeons

  • Shadow of the Unnamable

Following the screening will be Q&A with Thomas Nicol (Window Into Time).

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Lovecraft's Impact on Pop & World Culture
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Reprinted stories and letters, movie adaptations, plushie dolls, a word describing a haunting mood, a Portland bar—the evidence points to one man. How did this happen? (And can we stop it?!)

With moderator Robert Price, Scott Glancy, Jarred Wallace, and Thomas Phinney.

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The Ideal Lovecraft Film Adaptation
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Everyone has an idea about what would be the quintessential cinematic HPL experience. Would it take a huge budget for location scouting, CGI and period costumes? (And do we really want tentacles in 3D?)

With moderator Sean Branney, Andrew Migliore, Eric Morgret, and Jess Gulbranson.

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Women and Gender Roles in Dark Fiction
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How did HPL portray women and gender roles in his fiction and has horror evolved its characters since then?

With moderator Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Molly Tanzer, Scott Connors, and Robert Price.

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