Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Colin S — 10 Jan 2009

Very bizzare, not what I expected but a good watch. Where is your god now!

This review of The Wicker Man (1973) was written by Colin S on 10 Jan 2009.

The Wicker Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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