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The Wicker Man

R19731h 33mRobin Hardy
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 87

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"Flesh to touch...Flesh to burn! Don't keep the Wicker Man waiting!"

Police sergeant Neil Howie is called to an island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed. The investigation is further complicated as Howie’s religious views clash with those of the island’s residents.

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VirginIslandBased On Novel Or BookSacrificeScotlandRitualCemeteryInvestigationCultHuman Sacrifice

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wicker Man (1973) about?

Police sergeant Neil Howie is called to an island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed. The investigation is further complicated as Howie’s religious views clash with those of the island’s residents.

Who stars in The Wicker Man?

The Wicker Man stars Edward Woodward (Sergeant Neil Howie), Christopher Lee (Lord Summerisle), Britt Ekland (Willow MacGreagor), Diane Cilento (Miss Rose), Ingrid Pitt (Librarian). The film was directed by Robin Hardy.

How long is The Wicker Man?

The Wicker Man has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated R.

Is The Wicker Man worth watching?

The Wicker Man holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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