Clinton Street Theater

Clinton Street Theater Cult, indie, classics, drag, music, comedy. World famous for screening The Rocky Horror Picture Show! In 1976 it reverted to its original name.
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A landmark of Portland cinema history, The Clinton Street Theater is one of the oldest operating movie houses in the United States. Opening in 1915 as the Clinton, the theater became the 26th Avenue Theatre in 1945 and the Encore in 1969. Although the theater has undergone many changes over the years, it remains an intimate single screen venue with the capacity for 200 patrons

Famous for its long-standing exhibition of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the theater is currently a magnet for independent and revival films. Our mission is to support the community through the power of independent film and live events in welcoming environment where people can be true to themselves while experiencing exciting art of all varieties.

In addition to being downright terrifying, POLTERGEIST (1982) is shot really well. Gorgeous filmmaking!
10/14/2026

In addition to being downright terrifying, POLTERGEIST (1982) is shot really well. Gorgeous filmmaking!

Special screening of the new, black & white “Shush Cut” version of HUSH (2016) featuring a new audio mix, tonight at 7:0...
10/13/2026

Special screening of the new, black & white “Shush Cut” version of HUSH (2016) featuring a new audio mix, tonight at 7:00 PM.

Fit check for tonight's screening. Looking good!
10/12/2026

Fit check for tonight's screening. Looking good!

Auteur Marina de Van’s gorgeous and grotesque horror breakthrough, IN MY SKIN (2002), screens Monday, October 19 at 7:00...
10/12/2026

Auteur Marina de Van’s gorgeous and grotesque horror breakthrough, IN MY SKIN (2002), screens Monday, October 19 at 7:00 PM.

New 4K restoration by Severin Films!

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of F. W. Murnau's FAUST (1926) tonight at 7:00 PM with a special 16mm screening and li...
10/11/2026

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of F. W. Murnau's FAUST (1926) tonight at 7:00 PM with a special 16mm screening and live score from Seattle's Accendino!

Coming soon. POLTERGEIST (1982) is back on the big screen, Friday, October 16 at 7:00 PM.
10/11/2026

Coming soon. POLTERGEIST (1982) is back on the big screen, Friday, October 16 at 7:00 PM.

From Belgian filmmaker Harry Kümel (Daughters of Darkness) comes this ultimate phantasmagorical Euro nightmare with equa...
10/10/2026

From Belgian filmmaker Harry Kümel (Daughters of Darkness) comes this ultimate phantasmagorical Euro nightmare with equal parts surrealism, Greek mythology and gothic intrigue!

MALPERTUIS (1971) screens Monday, October 12 at 7:00 PM.

Willem Dafoe at his absolute best. See THE LIGHTHOUSE (2019) on Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 PM.
10/10/2026

Willem Dafoe at his absolute best.

See THE LIGHTHOUSE (2019) on Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 PM.

Coming up next Saturday, October 17 at 3:00 PM. Probably the only event in Horror October series that's suitable for chi...
10/09/2026

Coming up next Saturday, October 17 at 3:00 PM. Probably the only event in Horror October series that's suitable for children!

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2522 SE Clinton Street
Portland, OR
97202

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+19718083331

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