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CULT SENSATION: BEETLEJUICE 1988 (Violet Hex Presents)
October 17, 2025 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
It’s SHOWTIME: Cult Sensation & Violet Hex return to bring you a queer celebration & screening of the ICONIC 1980’s Halloween cult-classic… BEETLEJUICE!
Featuring a larger than life pre-film tribute drag show by the hauntingly beautiful ANGEL DARKO as Lydia Deetz, the drop-dead gorgeous RILEY BURROWS as Beetlejuice, & hosted by resident killer queen VIOLET HEX.
DOORS+MUSIC AT 7PM / SHOW+FILM AT 8PM
$100 COSTUME CONTEST:
Are YOU the ghost with the most?! Turn a look inspired by ANY CHARACTER from the original 1988 BeetleJuice and you may. Think Sandworm Chic, Beetle-Bridal, Miss Argentina! Bring the DRAMA and you may just win the $100 COSTUME CONTEST CASH PRIZE. Your look must be referencing or inspired by the original Beetlejuice to participate. See you on the runway!
CULT SENSATION is a queer celebration of cult cinema, a reoccurring film series presented by Portland drag starlet and resident programmer Violet Hex. Each show Violet carefully curates interactive screenings featuring themed pre-film DRAG SHOWS and DJ SETS exploring (and paying tribute to) the fashion, music, drama, and queerness of cult cinema.
The Clinton Street Theater is wheelchair accessible, however the restrooms are not ADA compliant. For any questions about accessibility or to request English-language subtitles, please email us at [email protected] for more information.
