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The Wicker Man

1973Movie1 h 33 minR

Horror
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes92%82%

A nerve-racking, deeply unsettling horror movie about mystery and faith and meaning, with standout direction and score.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, uplift or laughs.

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Story

Flesh to touch...Flesh to burn! Don't keep the Wicker Man waiting!

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.

Feels like

  • Folk Horror
  • Pagan Mysticism
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Cult Classic
  • Atmospheric & Eerie
  • Investigative Drama
  • Bleak Ending
  • Unique Musical Score
  • Cultural Clash
  • Suspenseful & Unsettling

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Robin Hardy
Written by
Anthony Shaffer, David Pinner
Produced by
Peter Snell
Music by
Paul Giovanni, Gary Carpenter

Everyone

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Facts

December 6, 1973 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
December 6, 1973
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$810,000
Box office
$885,371
Available in
42 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Campbell Country, Survival Mantra, Karma Houdini Warranty +9

  • Campbell Country
  • Survival Mantra
  • Karma Houdini Warranty
  • Hillbilly Horrors
  • Freaky Funeral Forms
  • Shameless Fanservice Girl
  • Camp Straight
  • Good Is Not Nice
  • Hot Librarian
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Creepy Crossdresser
  • Big Bad

12 of 177 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wicker Man?"

Questions about The Wicker Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wicker Man?

PrimePhiloKanopyPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeBFI PlayerMovieSphere+

In the United States, The Wicker Man streams on Prime, BFI Player, MovieSphere+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Philo, Kanopy, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is The Wicker Man worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Will The Wicker Man scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Wicker Man?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Wicker Man use?

Campbell CountrySurvival MantraKarma Houdini WarrantyHillbilly HorrorsFreaky Funeral FormsShameless Fanservice GirlCamp StraightGood Is Not NiceHot LibrarianWould Hurt a ChildCreepy CrossdresserBig Badand 165 more

TV Tropes lists 177 tropes for it, including Campbell Country, Survival Mantra, and Karma Houdini Warranty.