The Wicker Man (1973)

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Release Date: Dec 01, 1973
Rated: R | Runtime: 99 Mins | Language: English
Director: Robin Hardy
Stars: Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt, Lindsay Kemp, Russell Waters

Summary

Police sergeant Neil Howie is called to an island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed. Stranger still, however, are the rituals that take place there.

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What to Expect

The Wicker Man is a classic mystery/thriller that's widely regarded as being one of the better of its genre. It also struck a cord back when it was first released due to its religious tension. If you haven't yet seen this original, brace yourself, the first half hour or so is basically a musical.

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Critic Reviews:

Like many of the best horror/thrillers, The Wicker Man works because it surprises audiences, relying on carefully-nurtured suspense rather than cheap, theatrical shocks.

– Reelviews

This is a must see movie for every fan of the genre, every fan of film, or just those who desire to be entertained.

– Horrorfreak News

Obviously there are a great deal of themes and messages in this film about religion. And in the end the conclusion seems to be that no organized religion is truly moral.

– Den of Geek