A collection of early horror cinema with original soundtracks by Hexafoils, part of the Church of Film series.
The Birth of Horror comes to the Clinton Street Theater on Wednesday, October 28, as part of the Church of Film series. It's a collection of early horror cinema, and the whole thing is paired with original soundtracks by Hexafoils, so you're getting the films and a live score in one go.
If you're not familiar with the Church of Film series, it's exactly what it sounds like: a recurring program that brings together old cinema and new music. The films are the early days of horror, the kind of stuff that laid the groundwork for everything that came after, and Hexafoils provides the sound to go along with them. It's a double-feature of sorts, with the screen and the stage working together rather than one just running in the background.
Since the music is original, it's not just a soundtrack playing from a record—Hexafoils is scoring these early horror films live. That means the sound is tied to what's happening on screen, and the whole experience is built around that pairing. If you've got a thing for early cinema and live music, this is right up your alley.
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It all happens at the Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, on Wednesday, October 28, starting at 7 PM.
Date
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
19:00
Location
Clinton Street TheaterRecommended Age
+14 years
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