Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Karsh D — 04 Jun 2012

Classic Brit horror where a devout Christian police officer arrives on remote Scottish island looking for a child. Superb ending.

This review of The Wicker Man (1973) was written by Karsh D on 04 Jun 2012.

The Wicker Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Josh M (1,729) on 20 Mar 2017

It's been many years since I watched The Wicker Man, and this may be the first time I've watched a decent cut of the film…

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Though I predicted the ending, that didn't take away from the chills it gave me. Also, it's secretly a musical. What a weird movie…

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By Ed T (186) on 22 Jun 2016

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By Luke S (894) on 13 Jul 2018

This popular British cult film follows a devout Christian policeman to an island where the locals are all believers of some ancient pagan Earth…

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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 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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A very good mystery with a gripping ending…

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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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