Paekākāriki Film Festival: "The Wicker Man" (UK, 1973) Dress Up Finale!

The final film of the Paekākāriki Film Festival 2024 will be - The Wicker Man! (1973)

This cult-classic tells the story of a puritan Christian cop, who investigates a Pagan community in search of a missing girl. Creepy but never gore-y, surreal and clever, the film is heralded as one of the best British horrors of all time - a must see on the BIG SCREEN.

WHERE: St Peter's VIllage Hall, Paekākāriki
WHEN: Doors open at 5pm, screening starts at 5:30pm!

HOW MUCH: All tickets for this screening are $10!

To mark the passing of the Winter Solstice, we invite attendees to DRESS UP for this screening, and spot prizes will be given out for more inspired costumes. Some reference images from the film to inspire your outfits are below...

Ticketing information:

We take cash or bank transfer at the door.

OR you can buy a festival Season Pass for $40 for all five movies (and save $20).

If you'd like a Season Pass, please transfer $40 to Paekakariki Community Trust (Film Fest Account) with your name(s) clearly stated so you're on the list! : # 02-0733-0096820-027

You can also buy a season pass on the door.

All money from ticket sales will go to screening fees for the filmmakers, and to the Community Trust for upkeep of our important community hall.

Full Festival Schedule:

• June 9th, 5.30pm: Red Mole: A Romance (NZ, 2023)
• June 16th, 2pm: Red, White & Brass (NZ, 2023)
• June 16th, 5.30pm: Illustrious Energy (NZ, 1988)
• June 23rd, 5.30pm: Wajib: The Wedding Invitation (Palestine, 2017)
• June 30th, 5.30pm: The Wicker Man (UK, 1973) [a costume finale!]

~ Festival curated by Andrew Armitage and Kathleen Winter~

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Peters Village Hall, Beach Road, Paekākāriki, New Zealand