Lovesusti The Worst Film Ever

ScoobyMint Disappointment for a huge fan!

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Staci Frederick Blistering performances.

creatureofthereel I should start by mentioning that this film is one of my top 10 of all time so expect me to heap praise... Time and time again when watching this film does it genuinely scare me, scared like hairs pricking up on the back of neck scared. What has always bothered me most when watching this film is that Edward Woodward is alone on that island and no matter what he says to anyone he is getting no help. Sir Christopher Lee in my personal favourite role of his (get back Hammer fans!) is a massive presence and does wonders for the story, he scares me in the most normal roles let alone being a pagan druid willing to kill for fruit! Britt Ekland has an odd role as she was body and voice doubled, but what she brings to the screen is the temptress charm that almost vacuums up Edward Woodward, it's her facial expressions that do it here.The soundtrack for this film also works perfectly, one thing can can easily make or break a horror film is its soundtrack and the use of Scottish folk music fits perfectly. Wonderfully filmed, acted and written, The Wicker Man is a masterpiece.

Horror The wicker man is worth a watch just for it's weirdness. Some of the bits are even comical but there are a few moments of creepyness.

georgemhands I Was recommended this film by a friend due to my huge interest in cult classic horror and thriller films, needless to say I was hugely disappointed by this film and would strongly urge anyone who may feel tempted to watch this film to not as it will simply be a complete waste of time and money. I could give this films the befit of the doubt and say it has not aged well due to it being made in the early 70s, however I feel that is simply not the case! The film drags on and does not really give the viewer any feeling expect from pure frustration, and as soon as the film reaches a 'climax' it is ruined by the film abruptly ending with the main character (a policemen) being burn alive in a huge wicker man hence the title. Stay well clear of this film, anyone who calls this a cult classic is simply offending the true cult classics such as the likes of "a clockwork orange" and "the Omen" both made is the same era and far far better!!

guylyons When i saw this film in 1973 at the age of 20, alone at night in the dark, it stunned me. A genuine believable horror story. No special effects, a great script, fine performances, limited budget . Just about every box that needs to be ticked in a horror film was included. A haunting scene with folk music is one of the films most memorable moments. A cracking ending, with Christoper Lee in fine form, it is a work that cannot be praised highly enough.Another positive no stupid comedy scenes to wreck the flow and build up of tension as the film progresses. Why oh why cannot horror film makers produce work like this, instead of the unimaginative effect ridden slasher scenes with teens, in so many productions today.