The Wicker Man

About The Wicker Man

Police sergeant Neil Howie is called to an island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed. The investigation is further complicated as Howie’s religious views clash with those of the island’s residents.

The Wicker Man (1973) is a horror film directed by Robin Hardy. Its themes are awestruck, vibrant, cult, and rural area.

Edward Woodward takes the lead as Sergeant Neil Howie, Christopher Lee as Lord Summerisle, Britt Ekland as Willow MacGreagor, and Diane Cilento as Miss Rose. It runs 93 minutes and was released in December 1973.

The screenplay is by Anthony Shaffer. It is adapted from a novel. It streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and BFI Player Amazon Channel in the United States.

Midsommar, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Eyes Wide Shut make useful companions to The Wicker Man, all filed under folk horror and human sacrifice. TMDB voters put it at 7.3 out of 10 across 1,766 votes and it carries a R rating.