The Wicker Man

[Horrorologist]

When I saw the original Wicker Man, I didn't know what to make of it. Even now, some months later, I STILL can't decide whether I liked it or not.

Yeah, it was unsettling and intriguing, but it also could have been a lot scarier and creepy. I think if it didn't have the nude scene I wouldn't have liked the movie much.

But then, if I hadn't watched it anticipating a scary movie, I might have liked it a lot more.

What do other people think?

[JurassicMik]

I haven't seen it for a while but I remember liking it. It was a well made film, very involving, and the acting was quite good. I already knew the "shocking" ending beforehand though so it kind of diluted the impact.

[Cronos]

i love the Wicker Man, unsettling atmosphere especially leading up to the end, excellent cast and direction. theres nothing i didnt like about the film

10/10

[Horrorologist]

My only real peeve with this movie was a plot hole. Maybe it's trivial, but to me it seems pretty obvious. *Spoiler ahead*




Here it is: who was it that reported the little girl missing? If the whole town was in on it, then why would anyone notify the mainland that Regan was missing? Did I miss something?

[Psychocandy]

Originally posted by Horrorologist
My only real peeve with this movie was a plot hole. Maybe it's trivial, but to me it seems pretty obvious. *Spoiler ahead*




Here it is: who was it that reported the little girl missing? If the whole town was in on it, then why would anyone notify the mainland that Regan was missing? Did I miss something?

SPOILER!!!

Yeah. The whole reporting of the missing girl was the bait to lure Sergeant Howie into the trap.

[Horrorologist]

Oh yeah ... for some reason that didn't occur to me (I must be slow). I guess I figured the town just counted themselves lucky that he showed up; but them actually luring him there just adds a whole layer of creepy that I didn't see before.

Now I like this film even more! :D