I saw The Wicker Man a long time ago and was haunted by the ending. Although not a classic 'blood and gore' horror movie it explores interesting themes and shows today's directors that a plot is more important than a huge budget and special effects.
Recently I got a DVD with the so called Director's Cut. Such a thing doesn't really exist and this is a bit of hodge podge of sources that make a 99 minute run time.
Both Lee and Woodward give good performances although some of the supporting stars were obviously just people contracted to British Lion. I was stunned how much Britt Ekland resembled a 50s Brigit Bardot - although a somewhat fitter version. The film must have caused quite a stir in its day.
Rumour has it that we are soon to be treated to Hollywood's version of The Wicker Man staring Nic Cage. After the theft of Get Carter and the Italian Job one has to wonder if anything is sacred to the bloodsuckers of Hollywood. It is the wholesale pillage of British culture.
Recently I got a DVD with the so called Director's Cut. Such a thing doesn't really exist and this is a bit of hodge podge of sources that make a 99 minute run time.
Both Lee and Woodward give good performances although some of the supporting stars were obviously just people contracted to British Lion. I was stunned how much Britt Ekland resembled a 50s Brigit Bardot - although a somewhat fitter version. The film must have caused quite a stir in its day.
Rumour has it that we are soon to be treated to Hollywood's version of The Wicker Man staring Nic Cage. After the theft of Get Carter and the Italian Job one has to wonder if anything is sacred to the bloodsuckers of Hollywood. It is the wholesale pillage of British culture.