Review of The Wicker Man (2006) by Nicolas D — 29 May 2012

Poorly acted by Cage, this movie is funnier than scary with some unforgettable quote like "What's in the bag ? A shark or something ?".

This review of The Wicker Man (2006) was written by Nicolas D on 29 May 2012.

The Wicker Man has generally received negative reviews.

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