Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Rory Fyfe S — 07 Dec 2017

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

This review of The Wicker Man (1973) was written by Rory Fyfe S on 07 Dec 2017.

The Wicker Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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