Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Logan M — 05 Aug 2018

A pagan cult horror classic with lots of mystery, shock, and surprise.

This review of The Wicker Man (1973) was written by Logan M on 05 Aug 2018.

The Wicker Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Petros T (610) on 20 Apr 2018

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By Mariela M (15) on 08 Sep 2016

The Wicker Man is a film that has quite thought-provoking ideas with a message that says Religion is crazy, my religion is crazy, your religion…

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By Grant T (830) on 22 Sep 2017

An interesting and thought provoking film that builds further and further into madness that finishes with an ending that is truly unique…

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By Sandoz D (69) on 25 Apr 2017

One of the great 70s satanic movies along with witchfinder general, the devils, rosemary baby, the exorcist and the omen…

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By Mark D (2,239) on 20 Sep 2015

I don`t get it.Good ending,but the rest is just boring…

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By Charles P (1,784) on 09 Jul 2015

Perfect horror film. The scariest part is that it isn't scary. If you should ever watch it, you'll understand why…

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By Ken S (1,985) on 26 May 2016

When a young girl is reported missing on a small British island, a cop comes to investigate...but when he gets there he is met with adversity…

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By Rory Fyfe S (195) on 07 Dec 2017

Classic horror movie, with great acting, and suspense. Awesome. Good work…

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By Tony P (976) on 23 Jun 2015

A policeofficer enters the island of the sun worshippers, only to find a purly pagan settlement…

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By Delysid D (566) on 25 Apr 2017

One of the great 70s satanic movies along with witchfinder general, the devils, rosemary baby, the exorcist and the omen…

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