The Wicker Man (Unrated Edition) [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of The Wicker Man (Unrated Edition) [VHS]
Movie Review: Following Alice down the March Hare's hole
Summary: 5 Stars
An uptight, deeply devoted Christian police officer arrives to investigate the disapperance of a young girl, and get's caught up in a world of pagan ritual. That more or less sums up the plot, but to call this movie horror is a little off base. I think it's better described as a dark fantasy, though it certainly draws upon the horror genre, as well as a great deal of very primal imagery from pagan history. The end product is a bit surreal and a little creepy, though I find on repeated viewings it really starts to be more fun. Once you're in on the joke, so to speak, you gladly follow the fool on his journey.
Christopher Lee is darkly charming in the lead role, Brit Eckland is certainly not harsh on the eyes, (Sorry if I got the spelling wrong on her name), and Edward Woodward is wonderfully strict and pig-headed (no that's not a cop crack) in his attempts to solve the mystery.
This movie has become a must-see for me every Halloween. There's something quite unique about it that's very difficult to describe and it really doesn't compare to any other film that comes to mind. It sort of feels like Alice in Wonderland with pagan orgies, ritual sacrifices, and folk music.
Movie Review: Yikes!
Summary: 1 Stars
First let me say that my seller was AWSOME. The price was great and the shipping was quick! My seller is not responsible for how AWFUL this movie actually is. I have read so many things on the internet stating that this movie is a cult classic and how great it is and scary and awsome. This movie was actually WORSE than the remake...how can ANYTHING be worse than an over acted Nicholas Cage movie??? I didn't think it was possible, but this movie made it happen. Save your money, and your time! Don't watch it!Movie Review: Classic film in every sense of the word.
Summary: 5 Stars
The Wicker Man is easily one of my favorite horror/thriller films of all time. There really is nothing else like it. It is truly one of the most original, atmospheric, and creepy films of all time.
After a detective is sent to investigate a murder on a small island, what seems to be a normal investigation turns into a surreal nightmare. The more digging he does, the more he is subjected to the strange beliefs and views of the Pagan lifestyle.
The pagan imagery, beliefs and rituals are very accurate, as the maker of the film spent much time studying and understanding the Pagan views.
One of my favorite things about this film is it's score. There is a lot of music in it and it actually borders on being a musical, which in my opinion is not usually a good thing, but it works so well in this film setting the mood and understanding the Pagan culture I wouldn't have it any other way.
But the thing I really love about this film is the message, and how it pokes at the inaccuracies of the Christian faith. The final scene with the Christian detective praying for his life and his prayers going unanswered is extremely powerful.
Overall I cannot recommend this film enough and any horror/film buff owes it to themselves to check this out.
Note: Stay away from the remake!
Movie Review: Not the most frightening, but very mesmerizing
Summary: 3 Stars
I went into the movie not knowing what to expect. I was familiar with the movie's storyline (having seen a clip on a top 100 show), but the majority of the film seemed strange. That pretty much sums up my viewing experience of the film.
The story surrounds a young sargeant, Howie, who travels to a remote village in order to investigate the dissapearance (and possible murder) of a young girl. Once there he discovers that the villagers are heavily into pagan ways. Saying anything more about the plot would ruin many of the film's suspenseful moments & surprises.
Overall, I was entertained by the film. The music in the film was absolutely gorgeous, and brought much of the film to life. There were many parts however, where the story seemed to lag & drag. I would give this film a total score of 3.5 on a scale of 1-5. It's definately a "must watch" for any fan of horror, but not entirely a "must have" for collection owners until they've watched it once.
Movie Review: Burning Man
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Wicker Man" is the 1973 cult film that rightly burns in the memories of viewers. Its plot is ordinary enough-- Sgt. Howie (Edward Woodward) comes from Scotland to the isolated island of Summerisle to investigate the case of a missing girl. The island's isolated citizens are evasive. He delves deeper, and finds more than he expects.
"Wicker Man" is famous mainly for Britt Ekland's nude dancing and Christopher Lee cross-dressing,and its titular wicker man. Howie embodies uptight Christianity, horrified when he learns that teenaged girls are being taught phallic symbols, seeing couples make love in the bushes, and nude women dancing through a bonfire to bless an expectant mother. The sinister and stylish Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee) is hedonistic, enjoying Nature worship and dismissive of Christianity. In an odd way, this 1973 cult classic is timely with its issues of Christianity vs. Earth-based worship, sex education, and the resurgence of paganism. As the villagers on Summerisle have become de-Christianized, their church falling into decay, so has Christianity in Europe become a relic. Howie's horror at "heathens" is mirrored in the recent video of VP nominee Sarah Palin receiving an exorcism from witchcraft at her former church.
"Wicker Man" makes for compelling, powerful cinema. Forget the lame Nicolas Cage remake (with bees! and Ellen Burstyn as the matriarch!) There's a chase through caves with music that sounds like the Grateful Dead,wonderful Celtic folk rock, and food for thought. This cinematic masterpiece burns bright.