The Wicker Man (DVD)

Advantages: Good build up of suspense, never quite sure what is going to happen next
Disadvantages: Some may not like the nudity and dead animals

...a staunch Christian, goes to the remote Hebridean island of Summerisle to follow up on an anonymous claim that a young girl has gone missing, he thinks his investigation will be a straightforward one. He could not be more wrong. None of the islanders claim to know the missing girl, not even her own mother and sister. Yet the behaviour of the islanders, including the laird of Summerisle, suggests that they know more than they are letting on. They ...
...from being Christian. When the Sergeant finally finds the grave of the missing girl, he orders it to be dug up...only to find that there is no body in it, at least not a human one. Thwarted at every turn, Sergeant Howie decides to leave the island and report the case to his superiors. But the villagers have other ideas... I don't think I had ever heard of The Wicker Man before it was re-made in 2006, starring Nicholas Cage. The premise of the film ... Read review

Advantages: Great Cast and Great Storyline
Disadvantages: Can get lost in the film if you don't pay attention

...Disc 1: Theatrical version of The Wicker Man(84 Minutes), The Wicker Man Enigma(35 Minutes) documentary. Theatrical Trailer, TV & Radio spots, Talent Biographies, Christopher Lee Interview (25 Minutes), CD ROM Special Feature, Original Theatrical press brochure for The Wicker Man. Disc 2: The Wickerman - Directors Cut, Feature length commentary with Christiopher Lee, Edward Woodward, Director Robin Hardy & Moderated by Mark Kermode. General Storyline: ...
...Scotland to investigate the mysterious disapperance of a young girl. But one stepping foot on the small remote island, "Howie" feels a strange ora about the place, everything is not as it seems. Howies investigation into the disapearance of the girl leads him into the dark and shadowy wold of paganism, blashpehmy. Everyone on the island seems to deny the exsistance of this young girl, but yet the call to Howie was made from the island. What Secret ... Read review

Advantages: Wanton lust and Pagan blasphemy
Disadvantages: Really really boring

...This community is led by the strange Lord Summerisle (fantastically played by the great Christopher Lee), is not as it seems as the devout Christian detective soon uncovers a secret society of wanton lust and Pagan blasphemy. Can Howie now stop the cult's ultimate sacrifice before he himself comese face-to-face with the Wicker Man? This film has a lot of religious imagery which may be quite offensive to religious people as it shows a disturbing, ...
...recently directed Christopher Lee in the 2006 horror "Cowboys for Christ", does a good job of making a film that's really not a horror as terrifying through the religious imagery as he possible can. Starring... Edward Woodward - Croydon - was famous for playing Robert McCall in the Equaliser from 1985-1989. Plays the religious copper to a believable standard, until he starts preaching before the Wicker Man. Christopher Lee - London - most recently ... Read review

Advantages: You can say you've seen it
Disadvantages: Not a 10th of the charm the original has

...I?m a big fan of the 72/73 version of The Wicker Man; so much so I have every release of the movie on DVD or Video in the UK since year dot! As well as some great releases from other countries. Like many people the prospect of a remake starring Nicholas Cage left a great big pile of sick in my mouth. But like pretty much anyone I was drawn to watch the movie to see if my idea?s met with the reality of the movie. Let?s kick off with the cast as well as Nicholas Cage we also have Exorcist star Ellen Burstyn as not Lord Summerisle (as was the original) but Sister Summerisle. Molly Parker stars as Sister Rose/Sister Thorn, and is possibly one of the more menacing characters of the movie. The final worthwhile mention is Leelee Sobieski as Sister Honey, possibly the creepiest I have seen this actress since her career began some 15 years ago... Read review

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Advantages: I am glad I've seen it
Disadvantages: I felt let down by all but the ending - which in itself is rather unpleasant

...not indefinable!) and, like me, you may be intrigued by the ending, and the only way to find out what happens is to see the film, as I am not going to tell you! The title of the film also intrigued me, and similarly, the only way to find out its significance is to watch the film. There are currently two versions of the Wicker Man available on DVD on Amazon. Both are special editions: the Classic Collection, priced at £36.89, and the Director?s Cut at £19.99. Both are 2-disc sets. I could definitely not justify paying either of these prices for the film, and can only assume that its cult status has led to the inflated price tags. As well as the film itself, two documentaries have been made exploring the film and its cult following: ?The Wicker Man Enigma?, and ?Burnt Offering ? The Cult of the Wicker Man?. The latter was recently... Read review

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Advantages: An amazing re-release of a classic
Disadvantages: None

...Oh what a wonderful day; after a stressful day at work I returned home to discover a small suspect parcel on my doorstep. I opened the package to get the biggest thrill of the month; inside my package was the new Wicker Man 3 Disc Collectors Edition DVD, something I never even knew was due for release. The case is beautiful, a lovely shiny colour with an image from the movie emblazoned on the cover. The case is a high quality plastic/cardboard design. Inside the box is not one but three discs. Disc 1 features the original theatrical release from 1974; with the original trailer. Disc 2 has the restored version or directors cut from the 2001 release, also contained an audio commentary from Christoper Lee, Edward Woodwood, and Robin Hardy. Also on Disc 2 is a documentary "The Wicker Man Phenomenon" with a 30 minute runtime and The Cult... Read review

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