The Wicker Man
Seen it?2006 | 102 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 15% on Rotten Tomatoes, a weak 4.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Dead Zone, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
15% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
4.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$40 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 236K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Neil LaBute
- Nicolas CageEdward Malus
- Ellen BurstynSister Summersisle
- Kate BeahanSister Willow
- Frances ConroyDr. Moss
- Molly ParkerSister Rose / Sister Thorn
- Leelee SobieskiSister Honey
- Diane DelanoSister Beech
- Michael WisemanOfficer Pete
- Erika-Shaye GairRowan Woodward
- Christa CampbellTruck Stop Waitress