FESTIVAL APPROACHES

The Taupo Halloween Film Festival approaches on October 28. Twelve 12 comedy horror short films will feature and fiendish filmgoers are encouraged to dress up for the event. A third cinema will be turned into a haunted house walk-through. The festival will feature international films, as well as films from Taupo-nui-a-Tia College, Tauhara College, Lake Taupo Christian School and around New Zealand. Suitable for children 13+. * Taupo Halloween Film Festival, Friday October 28 at Starlight Cinemas, 7pm to 10pm. Tickets $20 from Starlight Cinemas.