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The Wicker Man Details

1973 Certificate 15
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This controversial British cult classic, considered by its producer upon completion to be one of the worst films ever made, has been little seen since its brief theatrical release even though it is now regarded as a classic of British cinema. Edward Woodward stars as Sergeant Howie, a police officer sent to Summerisle, a .. Read more

Starring Edward Woodward, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt
Director Robin Hardy
Genres Horror, Thriller

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The Wicker Man

This controversial British cult classic, considered by its producer upon completion to be one of the worst films ever made, has been little seen since its brief theatrical release even though it is now regarded as a classic of British cinema. Edward Woodward stars as Sergeant Howie, a police officer sent to Summerisle, a secluded island off the coast of Scotland, to investigate the disappearance of a young girl named Rowan. When he arrives there, he finds a very tight knit community, one mistrustful and hostile to outsiders--none of them seem willing to even acknowledge the disappearance of young Rowan. Soon Howie begins to realise that the town belongs to some sort of pagan cult, one given to unbridled sexuality and possibly human sacrifice. Seeking an audience with the oddly civilised Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee), Howie hopes to get to the bottom of the mystery, but instead finds something more shocking than he could have ever imagined.
A true cult classic that paints a disturbing portrait of an almost prehistoric, multi-deity worshipping society given to Bacchanalian excess and bizarre rituals, THE WICKER MAN is a truly unsettling experience. Erotic and mysterious, the film evokes the primal urges that underlay modern society through its unforgettable imagery and story.

Starring Edward Woodward, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt
Director Robin Hardy
Studio STUDIO CANAL + OPTIMUM
Run time DVD: 1 hr 24 mins
Blu-ray: 1 hr 24 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Collections 100 Top Thrillers
Genres Horror, Thriller
Language DVD: English
Blu-ray: English
Released Production year: 1973

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