Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Robert W — 06 Nov 2008

Atmospheric suspense meets a story about the clashing of ancient paganism versus modern christianity in this brilliant British classic. Woodward is simply terrific as Sgt. Howie, a stuffy Christian policeman looking for a missing girl ina strange Scottish town ruled by Lee's charismatic and foreboding Lord Summerisle.

There's a magical quality to this film that enhaces the creepy suspense. The folk music is great and the best scene is that of Ekland dancing and singing naked to "Willow's Song", a masterpiece of supernatural eroticism.

And the ending is unforgettable and rightfully remembered. Pseudo-supernatural thrillers don't get better than this.