Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Vincent V — 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 musical and being too long.

This review of The Wicker Man (1973) was written by Vincent V on 11 Feb 2016.

The Wicker Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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