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The Wicker Man

1973, Mystery & thriller/Horror, 1h 42m

58 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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This intelligent horror film is subtle in its thrills and chills, with an ending that is both shocking and truly memorable. Read critic reviews

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Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) arrives on the small Scottish island of Summerisle to investigate the report of a missing child. A conservative Christian, the policeman observes the residents' frivolous sexual displays and strange pagan rituals, particularly the temptations of Willow (Britt Ekland), daughter of the island magistrate, Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee). The more Sergeant Howie learns about the islanders' strange practices, the closer he gets to tracking down the missing child.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller, Horror
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Robin Hardy
  • Producer:
    Peter Snell
  • Writer:
    Anthony Shaffer
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $60.9K
  • Runtime:
  • Sound Mix:
    Mono
  • Aspect Ratio:
    35mm, Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Edward Woodward
Edward Woodward
Sergeant Neil Howie
Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
Lord Summerisle
Britt Ekland
Britt Ekland
Willow
Diane Cilento
Diane Cilento
Miss Rose
Lindsay Kemp
Lindsay Kemp
Alder MacGreagor
Ingrid Pitt
Ingrid Pitt
Librarian
Roy Boyd
Roy Boyd
Broome
Donald Eccles
Donald Eccles
T.H. Lennox
Robin Hardy
Robin Hardy
Director
Anthony Shaffer
Anthony Shaffer
Writer
Peter Snell
Peter Snell
Producer
Paul Giovanni
Paul Giovanni
Original Concept
Harry Waxman
Harry Waxman
Cinematographer
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Film Editing
Seamus Flannery
Seamus Flannery
Art Director
Sue Yelland
Sue Yelland
Costume Design
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