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Whilst browsing the threads,I saw somebody called the 'Wicker-man',and I recall when I bought the same film,the hoots of derision,when I told my workmates I had purchased it.
Am I normal to love this film,-the way the music is,etc etc,or am I surely just a sad man.
Please somebody just tell me they love this film as well.:nuts:
Cap'n Al
10-12-2001, 10:44
As it's one of the most influential and stylish British horror films of the 1970s, and even better in the director's cut, I don't think you're alone in your appreciation for it!!!
skye_storm
10-12-2001, 12:08
youre definately a weirdo, its a scary disturbed film! :D LOL Perez.
No seriously i thoroughly enjoyed it mate. Cool box too.
It's one of the best films ever made!! Certainly in my top ten.
I've never seen this film before but it definitely has a major reputation behind it so i somehow doubt you're alone in your love for it!
As channel 4 are showing the directors cut of the film over Xmas i'll finally get the chance to check it out for myself - can't wait! :D
diydestruction
10-12-2001, 19:59
yeah, a very good film...... def recommended...
Arch Stanton
10-12-2001, 20:30
Mr Stanton's 10 reasons to see The Wicker man.
1:Britt Ekland dancing naked.
2:Christopher Lee at his creepest
3:Britt Ekland dancing naked.
4: Edward Woodwood 'intresting' Scotish accent
5:Britt Ekland dancing naked.
6: The American remake with Nick Cage is bound to be rubbish.
7:Britt Ekland dancing naked.
8: The folk soundtrack is truely teriffing.
9: Britt Ekland dancing naked.
10: Britt Ekland's body double dancing naked.
Analog Kid
11-12-2001, 07:03
Originally posted by Arch Stanton
8: The folk soundtrack is truely teriffing.
I'm glad that I wasn't the only one to find the music disturbing, especially the opening tune over the credits while Howie is flying to the island. It seems perfectly innocuous before you've seen the film but somehow strangely sinister afterwards.
Anyway, it's a great film and the extended version is so much better than the usual chopped about version that gets shown.
Watched it for the first time ever last week.
Ordered it after listening to commertary on league of gentelmen 2 saying how much they liked it. Are you local etc
The music is great the best bit being the maypole dance.
£18 from dvdboxoffice for the 2 disc wooden box set very scary =]
Don't know ifthis has been mentioned, but there is a TV prog on after Christmas on CH 4, Cult Of The Wickerman. The Wickerman is on the next night, so I assume the prog is about the people who love it and why.:)
Wonder which version they'll be showing? Seeing as the 2-disk box set doesn't actually feature the full cut this could be interesting......
Dan Druff
12-12-2001, 11:00
Brilliant film. Superb atmosphere. Horrific ending.
'Corn rigs and barley rigs and, corn rigs are bonnie.
I'll not forget that happy night, among the rigs with Annie.'
My girlfriend Anne nearly went mad when I wouldn't stop singing this to her :D
One of my all-time favourite movies.
"How Do" (Willow's Song) is superb.
Nuff' said:)
Originally posted by Dagada
Wonder which version they'll be showing? Seeing as the 2-disk box set doesn't actually feature the full cut this could be interesting......
i read somewhere that channel 4 are showing the directors cut of this film..
Can't wait, especially as i've never seen it before! :D
Great and disturbing film.
Originally posted by Dagada
Wonder which version they'll be showing? Seeing as the 2-disk box set doesn't actually feature the full cut this could be interesting......
Well the "full cut" is currently buried under the M6 as land fill.
Originally posted by Chris
Well the "full cut" is currently buried under the M6 as land fill.
They should dig it up, no one would miss the M6.
The doc is on C4 at 0:20 on Sunday 30th December called "Burnt Offering - The Cult of the Wicker Man" and Digiguide info tells us:
"Mark Kermode presents a documentary on the myth and the making of the cult 1973 film 'The Wicker Man'. Panned by critics on release, it has slowly become a cinematic phenomenon. The late Anthony Shaffer reveals how his screenplay was inspired by an interest in pagan rituals. And Director Robin Hardy describes the troubled shoots, the lawsuits and savage recutting of his film
(Subtitles)"
The directors cut of the film is on the next night at 23.40.
So, it's on New Year's Eve. Must remember to set the video. Cheers guys. I've not seen it in ages. I can't even remember Britt's dancing scene it's been that long.
LooNaTiK
02-05-2004, 10:47
just thought i'd dig this thread out on mayday, for obvious reasons. :nuts:
me and some mates watched it last night.
i defy anyone not to like at least some aspect of the film. it's fantastic.
we need a :wickerman: smiley face.
LooN
Tony Soprano
03-05-2004, 11:39
I love it, in my top 10 films as well nut I know a lot of of people who say they detest it and cant understand it all. They wouldn't give it a chance if you ask me :nono:
Dave 2004
03-05-2004, 15:56
Awesome film. The ending is especially great, and the music is brilliant too.
Originally posted by Jon B
One of my all-time favourite movies.
"How Do" (Willow's Song) is superb.
And in the band Seafood's new album, they do a cover of Willows Song!
Anyways, this film is my favourite horror film, no cheapness, no fantasy just pure creepiness!
Originally posted by JamesWJ
And in the band Seafood's new album, they do a cover of Willows Song!
Anyways, this film is my favourite horror film, no cheapness, no fantasy just pure creepiness!
Cool.
I know that the Sneaker Pimps (of '6 Underground' fame) also did a cover, on their album 'Becoming X'
Great song :)
ChrisParrott
05-05-2004, 19:45
Ooohh, talking of this film...
I've got an exam on The Wicker Man sometime soon. Can anyone recommend me some good reading materials?
Cheers...
CrackD0wn
05-05-2004, 20:16
Originally posted by ChrisParrott
Ooohh, talking of this film...
I've got an exam on The Wicker Man sometime soon. Can anyone recommend me some good reading materials?
Cheers...
You lucky edit!!
I've got an exam tomorrow morning about mobile computing, WAP, and network connectivity. :mad:
carryonline
06-05-2004, 13:34
Originally posted by Jon B
Cool.
I know that the Sneaker Pimps (of '6 Underground' fame) also did a cover, on their album 'Becoming X'
Great song :)
They also do a cover of "Gently Johnny" as the b-side to thier Tesko Suicide single.
one of the best films ever made!!!!
Most of you guys probably already know this but the director Robin Hardy is remaking The Wicker Man this year. Its called May Day.
Originally posted by ChrisParrott
Ooohh, talking of this film...
I've got an exam on The Wicker Man sometime soon. Can anyone recommend me some good reading materials?
Cheers...
"Inside the Wicker Man" by Allan Brown is excellent. Amazon have it here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0283063556/qid%3D1083910085/026-3359219-5127639
:)
The remake of this film by the same director comes out this year. Its called MayDay.
DanWilde1966
08-05-2004, 10:00
Originally posted by perez
Whilst browsing the threads,I saw somebody called the 'Wicker-man',and I recall when I bought the same film,the hoots of derision,when I told my workmates I had purchased it.
Am I normal to love this film,-the way the music is,etc etc,or am I surely just a sad man.
Please somebody just tell me they love this film as well.:nuts:
You are 100% normal. This movie is one of the most effective British movies ever made, with a distinguished cult following behind it. A butchered masterpiece.
Full Tense
24-05-2008, 10:17
The sequel to this fine film by Robin Hardy "Cowboys For Christ", starring Christopher Lee, has been delayed yet again. It was finally due to start filming this month, but apparently one of the investors has been wiped out by the credit crunch. Hope that they are able to make it soon. It's supposed to the 2nd part of a trilogy.
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