They say strange things happen at The Abbey after dark...
This October, the walls of Portland’s own historic Alberta Abbey come alive for a night of spine-tingling, laughter-inducing, B-movie brilliance. Rumor has it The Abbey might be haunted, and on this night, we’re not ruling it out.
First up: Little Shop of Horrors (1960). Before the Broadway musical, before Rick Moranis, and before “Feed Me, Seymour!” was a household phrase there was a scrappy, black-and-white gem that started it all. It’s the ultimate horror-comedy original, featuring a man-eating plant, absurd charm, and even an early performance from the not-yet-superstar Jack Nicholson.
Then strap in for House on Haunted Hill (1959), starring the Merchant of Menace himself, Vincent Price, at his most deliciously devious. A millionaire, a haunted mansion, and a group of “lucky” guests who might not survive the night. Will they claim the prize money or become part of the house’s permanent collection?
Join us for this free community double feature! Donations and food/drink purchases help support the Abbey’s nonprofit arts programming. The bar will be open all night, so grab a drink, settle into the shadows, and enjoy two doses of vintage terror in a theater that just might have a ghost story or two of its own.