Review of The Wicker Man (1973) by Craig B — 01 Jul 2008

I prudish detective searches for a missing girl in an isolated town in England run by pagans. Classic movie that borders on being a musical.

This review of The Wicker Man (1973) was written by Craig B on 01 Jul 2008.

The Wicker Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Benedict C (2) on 20 Apr 2018

Not much of a horror film but rather good on the mystery front, The Wicker Man is a bit of an oddity…

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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 Collin P (449) on 21 Aug 2016

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By Zachary M (293) on 17 Jan 2017

Bizarre and colorful, it seems like a fever dream more than anything else…

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

A bit barmy and not actually at all scary until the last third, The Wicker Man is nevertheless a chilling mystery horror film with solid actors…

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By Jennifer T (990) on 29 Oct 2015

I decided to see The Wicker Man because it had such a high audience score. However, this movie SUCKS…

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By David W (2,010) on 08 Sep 2016

The Wicker Man is a film that has quite thought-provoking ideas with a message that says Religion is crazy, my religion is crazy, your religion…

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By Ralph D (19) on 09 Jul 2015

Perfect horror film. The scariest part is that it isn't scary. If you should ever watch it, you'll understand why…

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By Alex B (1,607) on 11 Feb 2016

Wow. Nothing is scarier than.................. 70's folk music. I'm not kidding. It's just so happy! And this movie is FULL of it…

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