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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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  You've just got to see this!
  
  Anyone into horror should make time in their schedule to see the Wicker Man. It's an unexpected film in many ways, in my opinion, and must have created ... read more »
  
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  - Phil
  - Midlands
  - 03 Nov 2003 at 23:58
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  A cult classic that still has the power to disturb
  
  A film as seventies as Donny Osmond sucking a spangle on a space-hopper...and it still has the power to disturb.
  
  This is a different kind of horror... read more »
  
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- - JayLow
  - 88 reviews
  - 10 Feb 2012 at 14:22
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  Ingrid Pitt is fit (probably not any more)
  
  The wickerman is not a fictional tale but an accurate description of how the other half live. Striving for an independancy that would allow this pagancy to ... read more »
  
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- - scrabslad
  - 36 reviews
  - Hove
  - 09 Feb 2012 at 12:17
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  seventies classic.
  
  I would agree that this is a cult classic of its time. It is creepy in a way and amusing in a way, it is soo seventies. Naked people dancing round a maypole, ... read more »
  
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- - Suza
  - 158 reviews
  - Scotland
  - 13 Sep 2011 at 23:05
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  Dated ...
  
  I rented this disc as 'The Wicker Man' was recommended to me after it was discovered that I'd never seen it and everybody else had. I can't say ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 09 Jun 2011 at 23:23
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  A worthwhile visit to Summerisle
  
  A film well worth seeing, for the hilarity and horror that religion brings. A somewhat surreal exploration of the mixed up worlds of Paganism and Christianity, ... read more »
  
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- - vandeleur
  - 3 reviews
  - London
  - 04 Mar 2011 at 16:51
- - 1
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  You did brilliantly!
  
  Mainland Policeman goes to island to look for missing girl, locals terrify him with folk music & naked weirdness.
  
  Cult early seventies film which... read more »
  
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- - Bassman71
  - 460 reviews
  - Didsbury, England
  - 01 Sep 2010 at 09:16
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  - 0
  Rapper dancing on acid
  
  Kitsch, surreal, dated, sexy, daft, intelligent, and ultimately quite powerful, as well as exciting to see the folk tradition of these islands used so ... read more »
  
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- - blackpoolmatt
  - 12 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 31 Aug 2010 at 23:45
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  Simply a must see classic.
  
  What can I say, many people would rate this film as wierd to say the least.
  
  But the way this was filmed, the soundtrack, and lets not forget some of ... read more »
  
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- - sjsomers
  - 2 reviews
  - Plymouth
  - 31 Aug 2010 at 10:41
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  MADNESs ENHANCED!!!!
  
  Tthis film is unexpected but strangely watchable. You have to give it a chance!!! You wont regret it. The Pagan rituals and trippy dancing are enhanced more ... read more »
  
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- - CLITORALSLEDGEHAMMER
  - 1 review
  - sUNDERLAND
  - 25 Aug 2010 at 20:30
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  Retro tosh
  
  Having just returned from a holiday in Whithorn and environs, was keen to see the Wicker Man as Whithorn, St Ninian's Cave and Burrowhead were some of the ... read more »
  
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  - Wirral
  - 21 Jun 2010 at 20:54
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  You've just got to see this!
  
  Anyone into horror should make time in their schedule to see the Wicker Man. It's an unexpected film in many ways, in my opinion, and must have created ... read more »
  
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  - Phil
  - Midlands
  - 03 Nov 2003 at 23:58
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  Christopher Lee's finest moment?
  
  This is an excellent British film. What horror there is only really occurs towards the end. The Wicker Man taps into ancient fears over failing harvests. It ... read more »
  
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  - Pembroke
  - 24 Aug 2004 at 20:48
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  This will not be everyone's cup of tea.
  
  One of my favourite films ever! I love the feel of the film, the sounds, the music, the twists, the rawness, the whole thing... It really works for me but ... read more »
  
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- - Lavant Lounger
  - South Coast, England
  - 08 Jan 2005 at 11:53
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  Looks dated but still does the business!
  
  The Wicker Man is a film which raises many questions. I suspect that when it was released, the lead character of a Policeman played by Edward Woodward would ... read more »
  
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- - oozeworthy
  - northumberland
  - 25 Oct 2003 at 14:19
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  You'll either love it or hate it.
  
  When you see a film that's over 30 years old and people still go on about it today, then in my book it is worth a viewing.
  
  Has it stood the test ... read more »
  
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- - Scandalous
  - Milton Keynes
  - 19 Apr 2004 at 20:20
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  Amazing - don't take it too seriously though
  
  one of my top five favourite fims of all time.
  
  This film has the fish out of water theme. Think 'Deliverance'but set in the Scottish ... read more »
  
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  - Summer Isle
  - 02 Jul 2004 at 13:56
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  Wicker or Wicked?
  
  Again this is another film that I have never got around to seeing for years until now.
  
  Was it worth the wait? In a sense, yes. When I started to ... read more »
  
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- - eightiesanorak
  - Kent
  - 18 Jan 2004 at 00:08
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  This film should not ...
  
  This film should not be classified as a horror film , it is not. It's a drama about
  
  paganism, the reason for the 18 certificate is the fact that ... read more »
  
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- - rachael#7
  - NORTHAMPTON
  - 26 Feb 2004 at 09:42
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  A must-see
  
  Harrowing,absorbing thriller by Anthony Schaffer; not really a horror film as many believe. Scottish police sergeant Woodward comes to small island ... read more »
  
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  - Fife
  - 06 Sep 2005 at 10:50
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  Expected more...but then it is an oldie!!
  
  A very bizarre film but I like the idea that Summerisle is a real place that practices paganism..although I'm sure human sacrifice isn't anymore! ... read more »
  
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- - Molie
  - London, England
  - 16 Jan 2007 at 20:48

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