Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Leia C — 22 Oct 2008

One of the best horror movies of the decade! I love the main character.

This review of The Wicker Man (1973) was written by Leia C on 22 Oct 2008.

The Wicker Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ralph D (19) 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 S K (92) on 30 Oct 2015

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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 Alex B (1,607) on 11 Feb 2016

Wow. Nothing is scarier than.................. 70's folk music. I'm not kidding. It's just so happy! And this movie is FULL of it…

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I wouldn't necessarily call this a horror movie, but it is one of the best thrillers this country has ever produced. Plus the soundtrack is terrific…

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By Tyler S (1,583) on 29 Jan 2016

A movie that may need a second view to fully grasp. That being said, I was moved, and understood what the movie was trying to convey…

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