"Come. It is time to keep your appointment with the Wicker Man."
THE WICKER MAN (1973)
Directed by Robin Hardy
A strange classic once referred to as the "Citizen Kane of horror films." Well, I wouldn't go that far, but this is definitely a unique piece of work. For most of it's running time the film maintains a tone of bright cheerfulness and absurd humor so when the shocking conclusion finally arrives, it's a devastating punch in the gut. Excellent performances from Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee and a witty, literate screenplay by Anthony Shaffer help make this a must see for fans of cult cinema.
Incidentally, unless you have a fine-tuned sense of irony, do not watch the remake with Nicholas Cage, it is hilariously awful!
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