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

When
Season

Premise & themes

Tone
TenseBleakSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

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Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction
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