Its an old movie made in 1974, starring Christopher Lee.
The other day I had to watch the last hour as part of my Myth Religion and Society class, as the lecture was about sacrifices.
I thought the movie was a bit messed up - perhaps because i didnt watch it from the beginning. The way the people got their sacrifice was quite crafty.
Did anyone "get" this movie? I'm not sure I probably have to see the whole thing
You definatly need to watch it from the start, its excellent. Try to get the special edition with the directors cut on. On of the trully great British Horror films.
A friend of mine (still) gave the ending away to me a few years ago, so I refused to watch it for years afterwards. I finally got round to watching it when it was on TV a few months ago and thought it was one of the creepiest and most unusual films I have ever seen, definitely watch it from the start, a true horror classic.
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I think i've seen it (lol),this is indeed not your usual horror film and the ending stays with you long after the credits have rolled,Sir Christopher Lee is once again excellent in his portrayal as the films bad guy however it is totally different route from his more well known bad guy rolls such as Saurmon,Count Dokuu,Scaramanga and of course Dracula. A must for fans of all psychological horror.
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I think it is overrated. I am sorry it just didn't clique with me. Most of the film didn't involve Christopher Lee and it WAS NOT a horror movie it was a drama/mystery. I still liked it although I enjoyed Land of the Minotaur more.
__________________ Mean Man: "Listen mr. I've been trick or treated to death tonight."
You should definitely watch it from the start and watch it in the right frame of mind.
i saw this film for the first time a few months back between 1-3am in the morning. although i had heard of it i had no pre-conceptions and enjoyed how it started unusual (musical), became weirder and then ended with a great 'pay off' final scene.
I watched is this the other night on channel 4 it was the uncut version
I really liked it. It starts off very innocent even comical but slowly the tension builds it really kicks in when howie clobbers the barman and takes his costume, dancing in the parade you wonder if he will be caught out. The sword dance and fianlly when we and howie first see the Wickerman, i still believed he would escape good winning but as the flames got higher a new it wasnt to be, it was quite shocking.
I also loved the music score, and christopher Lee in a dress (was that a young saurmon )
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Well, after watching that monstrosity of Troy I felt the need for a good film. I was fortunate to come across a copy of the Wicker man in my local video store and so I pick it up. All I can say is.....Thank You Mr. Shaffer for this great story. This was my first chance to see this wonderful and gorgeous film. I love the Wicker Man it has to be one the best British films of all time.
I will forever cherish this magnificent movie as long as I live. The story is simply amazing and well written. Christopher Lee was superb as the mayor of the island. Spookie in a social and religious way, and also intriguinging. The other best perfomance in this film obviously came from Edward Woodward. He truly deliver a magnificent performance. How good was it? Let's just say that when Sgt. Howie looked at the Wicker man for the first time it was an image that will remain in my mind for a long time. Absolutely haunting and suspenful to watch!
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...After all this time waiting to see this movie I finally saw it tonight and was totally dumb founded.
Incredible movie! excellent story it kept me totally intrigued through out the whole thing.
the problem I had was all the singing...I believe some was necessary,[SPOILER - highlight to read]: like at the end to drown out the voices coming from the burning effigy(Sergeant Howie&crying animals),but other times the songs had me yawning.
I read that there were talks of a remake and for this reason I would love to see it.but unfortunately I seriously doubt they can find any one that could possibly fill Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee's shoes...despite some weak acting performances their acting was top notch!
the wicker man is truly going to haunt me for many many years to come.
Feb 19th, 2004 11:36 AM
