TOPO welcomes all to a Halloween movie night at the 'Boo-ery'

Top of the Hill is opening its doors to start the Halloween season off with a classic movie. 

Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery will be hosting a free Halloween event at 8 p.m. on Oct. 25 called “A Night at the Boo-ery.” Guests will view the 1968 classic horror film “Night of the Living Dead” on The Great Room’s 11-foot projection screen in TOPO at 9 p.m. 

Aaron Delgaty, the assistant brewer at TOPO, said he welcomes everyone to see the movie. 

“This is the first time for us to have such an event," Delgaty said. "It’s Halloween time, so that is fitting."

Part of the reason Delgaty said he chose the 1968 classic was because it's not only scary but also cheap to show.

“It’s a classic, and you don’t have to pay royalties in order to show it," Delgaty said. "The licensing on it lapsed. It’s a good film. It sets the atmosphere for the event but also it’s cost effective.” 

Joe Robbins, a bartender at TOPO, said "Night of the Living Dead" has a nostalgic factor he thinks audiences will enjoy. 

“It’s a classic horror movie," Robbins said. "I believe it’s 'Night of the Living Dead,' so it’s very original.”

Robbins said the event is targeted mainly to students. Admittance to TOPO is usually restricted to people over 21 at night, but this event is open to anyone over the age of 18. 

Pankti Patel, the manager at TOPO, said both residents and students are welcome at the event, and it will include much more than just a movie screening. 

“Everyone is welcome," Patel said. "There is no intended audience. I feel like there’s a little bit of something for everyone. There’s a costume contest that night. I think that’ll be fun for the students, but I think everyone will have fun." 

In addition to the movie, TOPO will also offer Halloween-themed food and drink specials, a DJ and a costume contest. 

“We just want people to come in and enjoy themselves, have some food, watch the movie,” Patel said. 

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