KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
1973 · 93 min · R

The Wicker Man

Directed by Robin Hardy · Horror

The Wicker Man (1973) is a Horror film, directed by Robin Hardy set in Scotland during the 1970s, in spring. It runs 93 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror and murder mystery, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of faith / religion and fate & destiny run throughout.

Composer
Paul Giovanni
Cinematography
Harry Waxman
Cast
Edward WoodwardChristopher LeeBritt EklandDiane CilentoIngrid PittRoy BoydLesley MackieWalter Carr

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Scotland
When
Season
Spring

Premise & themes

Tone
TenseBleakSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction
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