Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Elizabeth H — 20 Mar 2011

What's to say? More musical than horror, plus naked people.

This review of The Wicker Man (1973) was written by Elizabeth H on 20 Mar 2011.

The Wicker Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jay N (1,399) on 30 Oct 2015

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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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By Leena L (663) on 06 Feb 2016

Absurdly funny. Totally unexpected musical numbers, nudity and fornication in the wild. Plus human sacrifice…

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