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The Wicker Man

Seen it?

1973 | 93 min | Horror

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and people are still talking about it, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    3 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $885K worldwide on a $810K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 615K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robin Hardy

  • Edward WoodwardSergeant Neil Howie
  • Christopher LeeLord Summerisle
  • Britt EklandWillow MacGreagor
  • Diane CilentoMiss Rose
  • Ingrid PittLibrarian
  • Roy BoydBroome
  • Lesley MackieDaisy
  • Walter CarrSchool Master
  • Irene SuntersMay Morrison
  • Lindsay KempAlder MacGreagor