The Wicker Tree starts its limited theatrical release today and we have a new clip featuring Christopher Lee. While he only has a cameo due to an injury, Christopher Lee was originally set to star in the film. You can learn more about that in our recent interview with director Robin Hardy.
The Wicker Tree is considered a spiritual sequel or companion piece to The Wicker Man, which Robin Hardy directed in 1973: “In The Wicker Tree, two young missionaries from Texas (Brittania Nicol, Henry Garrett) head to Scotland to educate the Scottish heathens in the way of Christ. They are initially charmed by the locals in the town of Tressock and agree to become the local Queen of the May and Laddie for the annual town festival. But the couple are not prepared for the frightening consequences of their decision and the very disturbing secrets they are about to...
The Wicker Tree is considered a spiritual sequel or companion piece to The Wicker Man, which Robin Hardy directed in 1973: “In The Wicker Tree, two young missionaries from Texas (Brittania Nicol, Henry Garrett) head to Scotland to educate the Scottish heathens in the way of Christ. They are initially charmed by the locals in the town of Tressock and agree to become the local Queen of the May and Laddie for the annual town festival. But the couple are not prepared for the frightening consequences of their decision and the very disturbing secrets they are about to...
- 1/27/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Earlier this week we were treated to the first official one-sheet for Robin Hardy's 'The Wicker Tree', the long-awaited sequel to 70's horror supremo 'The Wicker Man'. And the wickery wonder doesn't end there as FearNet have revealed a new -look trailer for the follow-up which is based upon Hardy's own novel 'Cowboys for Christ'. Graham McTavish, Honeysuckle Weeks, Brittania Nicol, Clive Russell, Henry Garrett, Ailidh Mackay, James Mapes, Keith Warwick, Keira McMillan, Jacqueline Leonard and Prue Clarke. Christopher Lee ('The Resident'), who starred in the original as Lord Summerisle, will also appear in the new movie. Check out the new chilling trailer below....
- 12/2/2011
- Horror Asylum
Robin Hardy's classic horror fare 'The Wicker Man' was something quite special for the genre. Mr Hardy has returned to write and direct the feature adaption of his book Cowboys for Christ which serves as the long overdue sequel to the 1973 original. The movie, now known as 'The Wicker Tree', will arrive in theatres from 27 January 2012 thanks to Anchor Bay Films and Dread Central have premiered the new one-sheet. The sequel stars Graham McTavish, Honeysuckle Weeks, Brittania Nicol, Clive Russell, Henry Garrett, Ailidh Mackay, James Mapes, Keith Warwick, Keira McMillan, Jacqueline Leonard, Prue Clarke and features Christopher Lee ('The Resident') star of the original. Check out the new one-sheet below....
- 11/30/2011
- Horror Asylum
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