The Wicker Man

British Lion Film Corporation | Release Date: August 7, 1974

7.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 56 Ratings

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JemonovSep 6, 2018

It's a weird and uncanny horror musical. It has some pagan sex appeal and Christopher Lee in a skirt. What's not to love?

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imthenoobSep 17, 2018

It's such a brilliant movie, It really is. The cast, especially Christopher Lee, does a great job at turning what started off as a basic missing person's case into a suspenseful mystery that keeps you interested until the very end. And myIt's such a brilliant movie, It really is. The cast, especially Christopher Lee, does a great job at turning what started off as a basic missing person's case into a suspenseful mystery that keeps you interested until the very end. And my lord, What an ending.… Expand

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PanchogulOct 19, 2020

Es una película muy regular, para nada perturbadora o impresionante como muchos **** suelen decir, la historia es aburrida y simplona, no tiene ningún trasfondo que la haga ser revisionada más de una vez, el policía es odioso hasta el puntoEs una película muy regular, para nada perturbadora o impresionante como muchos **** suelen decir, la historia es aburrida y simplona, no tiene ningún trasfondo que la haga ser revisionada más de una vez, el policía es odioso hasta el punto de decir que su destino final lo tuvo merecido, es exagerado y poco creíble y los habitantes de ese pueblo parecen más hippies que cualquier otra cosa.… Expand

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Steven1981Mar 22, 2020

This 1973 mystery, drama horror film was directed by Robin Hardy and starred Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland.... Some girl goes missing and some police sergeant named Howie (Woodward) searches for clues and stuff on anThis 1973 mystery, drama horror film was directed by Robin Hardy and starred Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland.... Some girl goes missing and some police sergeant named Howie (Woodward) searches for clues and stuff on an island called Summerisle.. Strange rituals and stuff are going on on the island and Christopher Lee gives an excellent performance and so does Britt Ekland because she's naked and I only regret not being there to sleep with her because she's sexy!!!! Hahaha! THE WICKER MAN is a good film.… Expand

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Honestcritic19Jun 25, 2020

A classic cult film with a deep, provocative story. Christopher Lee was superb in here.

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kyle20ellisMar 26, 2022

Playing on our fears of "the other", this 1973 film has attained classic status. I don't think it is quite a classic, there are parts that do move slowly and others that feel somewhat stilted. Regardless, it is still extremely good, with aPlaying on our fears of "the other", this 1973 film has attained classic status. I don't think it is quite a classic, there are parts that do move slowly and others that feel somewhat stilted. Regardless, it is still extremely good, with a brilliant script and impressive locations and cinematography. The story is also very effective, and the ending is another great strength, being quite shocking. That is the thing about the Wicker Man, it is bizarre and it is disturbing but that works in the film's favour in alternative to against it. The acting is very well done, as is Robin Hardy's direction. Edward Woodward does a good job as the prudish Sergeant Howie and Britt Ekland is beautifully seductive as the pub landlord's free spirited daughter. But in my opinion, it is the magnificent Christopher Lee who walks away with the film as the mysterious Lord Summerisle. Overall, while not quite a classic, it is still a very effective psycho-sexual horror-thriller, that was bastardised by a completely unnecessary remake with Nicolas Cage. 8/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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ahmedaiman1999Jul 28, 2019

I felt that the elongated songs slowed the film down too much, and also undermined the unsettling atmosphere instead of enhancing it. I mean, I think they are pretty unnecessary, since the film already took some time (the thing that I reallyI felt that the elongated songs slowed the film down too much, and also undermined the unsettling atmosphere instead of enhancing it. I mean, I think they are pretty unnecessary, since the film already took some time (the thing that I really liked) before the plot kicks in to establish its peerless setting, hence building its dreadful atmosphere. In addition, the exposition at the end (exactly as in Psycho) hampered what could have been a perfect ending.

Nevertheless, this suspenseful dread-filled film (which is hardly a horror) is one of the most disturbing, effective, atmospheric, shocking and riveting mystery thrillers I've ever seen! I also think that I'm the luckiest person in the world, for I had no idea about the plot twist before seeing this. Regardless of the concern I have about the ending, this is one of the most shocking endings that will stick in my mind forever!

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Everybody-Jun 9, 2020

There was a vendetta against this movie when first released which you can read about online, some people tried to ruin the film by removing key scenes the entirety of it has still not been recovered and Christopher Lee (who considers it hisThere was a vendetta against this movie when first released which you can read about online, some people tried to ruin the film by removing key scenes the entirety of it has still not been recovered and Christopher Lee (who considers it his greatest film and I agree) loved the movie so much he did it for free, he says the complete version is 10 times better, which if true would make it the greatest film ever made, there's urban legends about it being under a motorway in London and the backstory is more interesting than a lot of films. The film itself has a Beautiful atmosphere and soundtrack, great performances from all involved and one of the greatest endings in the history of film, a movie that has stayed with me for years.… Expand

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JLauSep 23, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A police officer is lured to an island to look for a missing child but is instead, sacrificed for being a virgin and not taking the opportunity to sleep with the inn-keeper's daughter.… Expand

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