The Wicker Man

I think The Wicker Man is a scary film, despite the total lack of blood and gore. I suggested the film in the comments section Dawn Olsen's blog. Michele of a small victory doesn't think so.

Please, for the love of Satan, someone explain to me the great cult status bestowed upon that movie. They sang songs about vegetation! Corn rigs and barley.

Aren't those songs scary enough? Seriously, though, I found the growing creepyness of the film scary, and the ending profoundly shocking. And it had Christopher Lee as the villain!

I admit I'm not a big horror fan; maybe some people's tastes are more jaded. Or perhaps it's more scary if you're religious?

What do you think?

By the way, don't click on the first link if you haven't seen it - it contains spoilers!

Posted by TimHall at November 01, 2002 01:26 PM | TrackBack

Comments

wow I found people who actually like and appreciate the wicker man! For one thing, it's more disturbing than scary, and the fact that it doesnt have lots of obvious blood and gore makes it more realistic. it builds a feeling of dischord, not unlikethe blair witch project did, without actually showing anything much...it is this suspense that really creates the uneasy feeling...this film has a special place in my heart...my mother was britt ecklands body double;) despite having to wear a hideous (and obviously fake!) blond wig, her bottom has been seen by million lol. mum recalls britt as very bitchy!she is also seen sobbing on a grave and during the final burning scene. bless her! Im so proud lol

Posted by: Sarah on December 23, 2003 12:59 AM

I adore The Wicker Man! I have been exploring on the web, and I found some great sites on it (all of the lyrics, and the fanlisting, for instance).

Posted by: Kitsune on December 14, 2004 04:13 AM

i think that The Wicker Man is the best movie ever.
I would like to know Why nothing happens when i register the fanlisting...
does anybody know how

Posted by: jonas on January 25, 2005 04:08 PM

I have been a fan of the Wicker Man from the moment i saw a late night showing on BBC2 at the age of 10. I am now 33 and am proud to be able to support a tattoo of the best movie ever.

Posted by: Deene on August 18, 2005 12:28 AM


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