Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Keeley S — 27 Feb 2010

*I re-watched it for the umpteenth time last night and the finale still sends shivers down my spine. The end is genuinely terrifying.

This review of The Wicker Man (1973) was written by Keeley S on 27 Feb 2010.

The Wicker Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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