Cascadia Dread

01/14/2026

Some spooky finds in Auburn, WA.

01/14/2026

Awesome news! Love Scarecrow!

You heard it here first: thanks to your generous support, we’ve officially reached our original $1.8 million fundraising goal and are closing the book on S.O.S.!

Since launching this campaign in mid-2024, we have been humbled by the incredible outpouring of support from our community near and far. Every donation, membership, media purchase and rental helped preserve this priceless physical media collection and ensure it remains accessible to everyone!

Your support transformed Scarecrow over the last year and half. It allowed us to welcome new leadership, expand our membership and national rent-by-mail program, break attendance records at our free public programs across Washington and grow our legendary library to just under 155,000 titles!

Simply put, we couldn’t have reached this milestone without you! Thank you for your support in sustaining this irreplaceable archive for future generations and protecting access to the world’s diverse cinematic cultural heritage.

We’re excited to head into 2026 with renewed energy to write the next chapter for Scarecrow. We have plenty of inspiring and ambitious plans this year and we can’t wait to share them with you!

12/22/2025

New video, just in time for the holidays.

There's just something about Christmas-themed Horror Movies. In this video, we take a look at why Holiday Horror resonates with audiences. https://www.cascad...

12/19/2025

But I thought you weren’t supposed to feed them after midnight?

11/18/2025

Sending out an SOS to the film community in King County! Help save Harbor Island Studios. Additional details are below, and if you cannot attend the meeting in person, please use the form here to leave a comment. Thank you! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mgXluvB210mZlnLf6V1pxxJ-Bd_jjzhBuMumbau9N2pUNTJETlpQTElIUUxTMEVPWjVONk9VS0MxVi4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl&fbclid=IwY2xjawOI9JlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNV1UwTWxkNjNoN3JtRFY0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvg12nXaqTiZKmtiL3BmvXOspustUXuZsOwJenNvsToWxA5qNprvBZEgVuoP_aem_dbYYgkHUrYeF14ld8N62Nw

🚨 ALL HANDS ON DECK! Harbor Island Studios is scheduled to be cut from the King County budget, and the vote happens TOMORROW, Tuesday November 18 at 11 AM. This is the only county-owned soundstage asset in Washington State. Losing it dismantles workforce development efforts, production capacity, and creative infrastructure in the region.

Here's how you can help:

Testify in person during the Council Meeting. You do not need a formal speech. A clear statement that Harbor Island Studios matters is enough.
⏰ Tuesday, November 18 at 11 AM
📍 King County Council Chambers (516 Third Ave, Room 1001 Seattle, WA 98104)

📝 Submit a written public comment via email to [email protected]

There are just a few hours until the vote, so don't delay. Your voice matters!

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Happy Halloween! Have fun and watch a bunch of scary movies! After all, it is the most wonderful time of the year! https://www.cascadiadread.com/"The Most Wo...

10/26/2025

Some more merchandise finds at Spirit Halloween in Auburn, WA

10/22/2025

New YouTube video where we ask the age old question… Why do we love horror?

In this video, we take a look at multiple horror movies, examining how it can help us process our own fears, demons, and challenges. https://www.cascadiadrea...

10/15/2025

Found at Spirit Halloween in Auburn, WA.

10/10/2025

Found at Spirit Halloween in Kent, WA

10/09/2025

Sad news… was a very cool theater. Really bummed to see it go.

We have some news to share today about the Egyptian.

After a lengthy decision process and many discussions, SIFF and Seattle Central College have mutually decided to end SIFF’s current lease at the Egyptian. As most of you know, we have not operated out of the building since a flood in the fall of 2024 required its closure for repairs, which were managed by Seattle Central, the building's owner.

For many months, we’ve prioritized finding a path to reopen this beloved venue, and we sincerely hoped that we could find a way forward. We are currently prioritizing financial and operational sustainability above all else so we can continue the expansive programming offered at our additional three venues: SIFF Cinema Downtown, SIFF Cinema Uptown, and the SIFF Film Center.

Since the fall of 2024, much has changed for SIFF, our city, and the arts industry at large. The reality of the current arts funding landscape, and the work and expenses required to operate a venue of this size and age, meant reopening the Egyptian would not have contributed to our long-term organizational stability, which we must prioritize for the sake of the future of the organization.

The Egyptian Theatre has been an integral part of SIFF’s identity for nearly 50 years, and especially the last decade. Its absence has already been deeply felt, and this decision was not made lightly. We are incredibly grateful to Seattle Central for their partnership, and to every audience member who walked through the doors since we began operating the Egyptian in 2014.

You, the patrons, are what make SIFF—and theaters like the Egyptian—what they are. We are so grateful to supporters like you who keep coming to the movies, and who support SIFF so we can keep the cinematic experience alive and well.

Thank you again for your continued, steadfast support of SIFF. This is a difficult moment for SIFF and the film and arts theater community and all of us at SIFF are deeply grateful for your support of our work.

The full press release can be found at siff.info/siffegynewsfb.

10/02/2025

Found at the Spirit Halloween in Kent, WA