THE WICKER MAN

THE WICKER MAN, 1973

UK | DCP, Color, 88’ | English
Director: Robin Hardy
Cast: Christopher Lee, Edward Woodward, Diane Cilento

Police sergeant Howie is sent to a Scottish island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. The islanders attempt to thwart the investigation by claiming that such a girl never existed. But Howie persists in tracking down the missing girl by entering a pagan cult who practices unusual rituals. Hailed as “the best British horror film ever made”, The Wicker Man is among the cult classics of the history of cinema, both with Christopher Lee’s performance and its treatment of the theme of paganism. Also of note are the songs, which give the film an eerie musical feel.

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