The Wicker Man (1973, United Kingdom)
family secretsmysterious disappearancemysterious eventsmystery moviespolice investigationreligious mysteries
Running time: 90 minutes
Language: English
The Wicker Man 1973 British mystery drama review
After the police receives an anonymous letter, Sergeant Howie is sent to a secluded Scottish island to investigate the reported case of a missing teenage girl named Rowan Morrison. When he arrives, he tries to learn something about the place she lived, but the locals tend to act suspiciously or are not very helpful. They are not only uncooperative, but also they claim that Rowan never really existed, so the whole investigation makes no sense. Howie is determined to find the truth behind it all and keeps asking questions and searching the place for any proof that the girl actually lived there. Meanwhile, the locals are preparing for the May Day celebration, a pagan-like dance and musical event that should guarantee a good harvest this year. Suddenly, Howie stumbles upon a first clue that would prove that the anonymous letter was not a hoax.
A classic mystery movie that starts with a rather simple story of a missing teenager and a police officer travelling to a secluded island to find her. But the surprisingly tense atmosphere of the place quickly turns the plot into a rollercoaster balancing on the verge between reality and a fantasy. Despite the seemingly slow pace, The Wicker Man is a great mystery movie - definitely not to be missed!
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Our rating |
8 / 10 |
Movie value |
9 / 10 |
Realism factor |
3 / 5 |
Adventure factor |
4 / 5 |
Story complexity |
4 / 5 |
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Cast of The Wicker Man
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as Sergeant Howie | |
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as Lord Summerisle | |
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as Miss Rose | |
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as Willow | |
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as Librarian |
The Wicker Man trivia
The American remake
In 2006, the American remake of The Wicker Man was filmed, starring Nicolas Cage. The plot was moved to a Northwestern part of the United States and slight changes were made to the story. The film was panned for the poor quality of the material and the questionable performance by Cage.
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