Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Paul C — 25 Jul 2008

A cult classic. Still very weird and creepy even today.

This review of The Wicker Man (1973) was written by Paul C on 25 Jul 2008.

The Wicker Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Justin D (418) on 15 Oct 2018

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A genius conflation of the on-screen pagan versus Christian (and provincial versus federal) dichotomies into an equally combustible cinematographic…

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By Grant T (830) on 22 Sep 2017

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By Sandoz D (69) on 25 Apr 2017

One of the great 70s satanic movies along with witchfinder general, the devils, rosemary baby, the exorcist and the omen…

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By Matthew Francis L (28) on 14 Aug 2015

I wouldn't necessarily call this a horror movie, but it is one of the best thrillers this country has ever produced. Plus the soundtrack is terrific…

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By Shane D (789) on 26 Jan 2016

A bizarre black-humor-drenched pseudo-horror film (that also happens to be a bit of a musical), The Wicker Man seemed ready-made for cult status…

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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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