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I read somewhere that this is one of Christopher Lee's favorite roles, maybe because he gets to sing in it. He had a beautiful voice.
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This is one of those films that you'll probably always remember. The acting isn't that great nor is the story but there's a "something" about it. Edward & Brit absolutely make it happen! This particular release of this older film is from 2006 and is on a North American DVD format. Brit's private nude dance scene in the room next to Edwards is one that's been talked about for years. Edward's police character is so intense (in a hidden way) that you'll never forget this role. However, the subject matter (the "wicker man") is probably what captivates most viewers. The nameless extras are also fascinating because they really bring this story to life. Still entertaining after all these years and probably now considered an international cult classic.
a British classic which builds slowly to a terrifying conclusion. A British church going detective is sent to a private island to investigate the murder of a child.The whole island tries to convince him that the child never existed as little by little he observes pagan beliefs.It is all a plot to lure him to the conclusion.the movie keeps your interest until the end
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I bought this DVD because "The Wicker Man" has been one of my favorite horror/suspense type films for years. I very much prefer this 1973 original version(s) over the fairly recent remake with Nicholas Cage. The cast includes Ed Woodward (The Equalizer), Christopher Lee, Ingrid Pitt, and many other UK film regulars. This DVD is the US theatrical version which has a running time of about 88 minutes, as compared to the original long version which runs 99 minutes. While this version is considerably shorter, it does have a couple of scenes not in the long version. Most of the actors were unhapply with the cuts, with the exception of Ingrid Pitt who said it helped the pace of the movie. I personally think the long version does develop the story a little better, but the video quality of the US theatrical version is far superior. It seems the original negatives for the long version are gone, and all that remains are a few old theater reels which the long version DVDs were made from. This DVD also includes some nice extra features, including the theatrical trailer and a "making of" documentary which has interviews with many of the cast members and producers. I recommend this version for someone who is curious about the film. For a the more avid fan, I would recommend one of the two disc sets, which have both the long and short version of the movie.Read full review
Interesting characters, ethereal setting, great story
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