Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Robert M — 22 Feb 2010

Good thriller about the clash of beliefs. Very creepy ending.

This review of The Wicker Man (1973) was written by Robert M on 22 Feb 2010.

The Wicker Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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A bizarre black-humor-drenched pseudo-horror film (that also happens to be a bit of a musical), The Wicker Man seemed ready-made for cult status…

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By Vincent V (79) on 11 Feb 2016

The twist of the story is good, but the movie suffers from the excesses of the '70s photography, strange scenes where you think you're in a…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 09 Jan 2016

Very good. Absolutely a brilliant film worth watching. This is brilliant talented writing with an interesting case…

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By Brandon J (201) on 20 Aug 2016

This was really good. Super weird I had to pause a few times to catch a breather, but damn some town huh. Loved the music, and the acting…

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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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