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The Wicker Man
1973
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, Christopher Lee |
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| Director | Robin Hardy |
| Genres | Horror, Thriller |
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Edward Woodward stars as the devoutly Christian policeman who finds his beliefs tested to the limit when he investigates the disappearance of a young girl on the pagan shores of Summerisle in this cult horror classic. Overshadowed when it was made by the release of The Exorcist, the film was re-edited by uncomprehending studio executives before being shown in the lower half of a double bill with another classic movie of 1973, Don't Look Now. Restored to something like its original glory by director Robin Hardy in 2002, with 15 minutes of additional footage, it can be seen as the masterpiece it is. With its literate script by Sleuth playwright Anthony Shaffer and memorable Scottish folk score, Hardy's fascinating mixture of horror, eroticism and religion is thoughtful, challenging and highly provocative entertainment. Christopher Lee, who plays the lord of the island, thinks it's one of the finest films he's ever made — and he's right.
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A bona fide British eccentric near-classic: devoutly virginal protestant cop Edward Woodward is lured to a Scottish... read more on Time Out
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Old-fashioned but remarkably well made scare story, with effective shock moments.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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40 out of 50 people found this review helpful
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 ... more
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19 out of 20 people found this review helpful
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 ... more
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16 out of 17 people found this review helpful
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 ... more
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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6 out of 8 people found this review helpful
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.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Excellent, original film
The Wicker Man is really an astoundingly good film, which, due in some small part to its rather unusual style, may seem to be quite amateurish.
The ... more
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40 out of 50 people found this review helpful
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 ... more
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19 out of 20 people found this review helpful
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 ... more
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16 out of 17 people found this review helpful
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 ... more
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
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 ... more
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6 out of 8 people found this review helpful
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.
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
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 ... more -
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
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 ... more -
6 out of 10 people found this review helpful
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 ... more -
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
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 ... more
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
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! ... more
Critics' reviews (3)
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Edward Woodward stars as the devoutly Christian policeman who finds his beliefs tested to the limit when he investigates the disappearance of a young girl on the pagan shores of Summerisle in this cult horror classic. Overshadowed when it was made by the release of The Exorcist, the film was re-edited by uncomprehending studio executives before being shown in the lower half of a double bill with another classic movie of 1973, Don't Look Now. Restored to something like its original glory by director Robin Hardy in 2002, with 15 minutes of additional footage, it can be seen as the masterpiece it is. With its literate script by Sleuth playwright Anthony Shaffer and memorable Scottish folk score, Hardy's fascinating mixture of horror, eroticism and religion is thoughtful, challenging and highly provocative entertainment. Christopher Lee, who plays the lord of the island, thinks it's one of the finest films he's ever made — and he's right.
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A bona fide British eccentric near-classic: devoutly virginal protestant cop Edward Woodward is lured to a Scottish... read more on Time Out
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Old-fashioned but remarkably well made scare story, with effective shock moments.
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