Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Arnaud L — 07 Dec 2010

Brilliant use of paganism in a modern setting.

This review of The Wicker Man (1973) was written by Arnaud L on 07 Dec 2010.

The Wicker Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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I don`t get it.Good ending,but the rest is just boring…

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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 Grant T (830) on 22 Sep 2017

An interesting and thought provoking film that builds further and further into madness that finishes with an ending that is truly unique…

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