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Portland Horror Film Festival
June 10, 2023 @ 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join us for our big Saturday Horror Extravaganza with two feature films by women directors, T BLOCKERS by trans filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay (SO VAM) and PUPPET KILLER by local PNW filmmaker Lisa Ovies, plus two massive blocks of short films from around the world, including films by filmmakers right here in the Pacific Northwest.
Saturday, June 10th, 12-9 pm
- Short Horror Films block 4
- Portland Premiere feature: T Blockers (Australia) dir. by Alice Maio Mackay
- dinner break
- Short Horror Films block 5
- Portland Premiere Feature: Puppet Killer (CA) dir. by Lisa Ovies
After Party at Dots Cafe! (across the street from the theater)
Short Films
These mega blocks of short horror films from all over the world will satisfy your thirst for blood! Some of the year’s best shorts are on display in these blocks of cinematic terror! Q&A with attending filmmakers follows.
Feature: T Blockers (AU)
When ancient parasites that thrive on hatred rise from beneath a small town, taking the most fearful and susceptible as hosts, a young trans filmmaker struggling to transition in increasingly hostile times for LGBTQ+ people, finds herself the only one who can sense the possessed, and rally the resistance! This homage to B-horror Monster Movies was written and directed by Alice Maio Mackay (So Vam).
Feature: Puppet Killer (CA)
While celebrating Christmas break at an isolated cabin in the woods, Jamie and his high school friends are stalked by a sadistic killer obsessed with horror movie icons. Starring Aleks Paunovic (Hawkeye), Lisa Durupt, directed by Lisa Ovies.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/q46t4JmrVAY
Part of the 8th Annual Portland Horror Film Festival™ taking place June 7-11th, screening in-person at the Hollywood Theatre and The Clinton Street Theater. With over 60 short and feature films from over 15 countries, including films by women, BIPOC, and queer directors, this is a diverse and inclusive lineup of the best independent horror films. Films are different at each show. Be sure to get a full festival pass if you want to see everything!
For the complete schedule and film information visit the festival website.
*This is a horror film festival. While the films are unrated, some are the equivalent of an R rating and may include violence, sexuality, nudity, and gore. Minors should be accompanied by an adult.
