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The Wicker Man

  • 2006
  • 14
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
72K
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Erika-Shaye Gair in The Wicker Man (2006)
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Neil LaBute
  • Writers
    • Neil LaBute
    • Anthony Shaffer
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Ellen Burstyn
    • Leelee Sobieski
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.8/10
    72K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Neil LaBute
    • Writers
      • Neil LaBute
      • Anthony Shaffer
    • Stars
      • Nicolas Cage
      • Ellen Burstyn
      • Leelee Sobieski
    • 834User reviews
    • 197Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations

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    Nicolas Cage
    Nicolas Cage
    • Edward Malus
    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Sister SummersIsle
    Leelee Sobieski
    Leelee Sobieski
    • Sister Honey
    Kate Beahan
    Kate Beahan
    • Sister Willow
    Frances Conroy
    Frances Conroy
    • Dr. Moss
    Molly Parker
    Molly Parker
    • Sister Rose…
    Diane Delano
    Diane Delano
    • Sister Beech
    Michael Wiseman
    Michael Wiseman
    • Pete
    Erika-Shaye Gair
    Erika-Shaye Gair
    • Rowan
    • (as Erika Shaye Gair)
    Christa Campbell
    Christa Campbell
    • Truck Stop Waitress
    Emily Holmes
    Emily Holmes
    • Station Wagon Mom
    Zemphira Gosling
    • Station Wagon Girl
    Matthew Walker
    Matthew Walker
    • Sea Plane Pilot
    Mary Black
    Mary Black
    • Sister Oak
    Christine Willes
    Christine Willes
    • Sister Violet
    Sophie Hough
    • Daisy
    David Purvis
    • Ivy
    Xantha Radley
    Xantha Radley
    • Village Sister #1
    • Director
      • Neil LaBute
    • Writers
      • Neil LaBute
      • Anthony Shaffer
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Robin Hardy, director and co-writer of the original film, and Christopher Lee, who played Summerisle in the original film, were both critical of the remake. Hardy had his name removed from the film's credits as he did not wish to be associated with it.
    • Goofs
      Why did the women kill the pilot? He did what he needed to do, get Malus safe to the island. Furthermore, it is previously stated that they are in secluded private property. Before the twist is revealed, it seems as if the pilot is risking his entire business with Summersisle just for $100.
    • Quotes

      Edward Malus: [a helmet has been placed onto his head, and a villager approaches him with a basket] WH-WHAT IS THAT? WHAT IS THAT? WHAT IS IT?

      [bees are poured into the helmet]

      Edward Malus: OH, NO, NOT THE BEES! NOT THE BEES! AAAAAHHHHH! OH, THEY'RE IN MY EYES! MY EYES! AAAAHHHHH! AAAAAGGHHH!

    • Alternate versions
      The Unrated DVD includes an alternate ending in which Malus is held down and his legs are broken at the knee. A wire mesh helmet is placed over his head and live bees are poured in. After he passes out, the helmet is removed and he is revived with a shot of adrenaline in the neck from his med-kit. Throughout all this, he keeps asking how can he be a good sacrifice if he does not believe in their religion. The movie proceeds along the lines of the theatrical version except the credits begin after the wicker man's burning head falls off. The "6 months later" scene is missing.
    • Connections
      Edited into Leet Fighters: Screwing School (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Carnival Of Bones
      Traditional (Thoinot Arbeau-1589)

      Arranged by Aaron Catlow, Mike Edwards, Phil Howard, Julia Laycock

      Performed by Paescod

      Courtesy of Paescod Recordings

    User reviews834

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    1/10
    Definitely pass on this movie
    I haven't seen the original, but just wanted to drop a quick note to anyone who happens to scroll down this far: Wicker Man is the worst movie I've seen this year. Maybe even in two years. I wish I could ask the theater for my money back or turn back time to warn myself not to see it.

    I'll give it two positive nods: The sarcasm of Cage's character at least got some laughs from me and the scenery of the island was beautiful. Sorry, that's it. Here come the jeers. The movie's plot is only propelled forward because other characters won't give Cage any straight answers--and he puts up with this!!! How this could go on for over an hour of my time(much less days in the movie) is beyond me.

    Not to mention that the plot is full of holes. You leave the theater with enough unanswered questions to fill a library. How anyone could read this script and think, "Yes, people should pay $11 to see this shady outline of what a film should look like" is beyond me.

    Do not go see this flick. Or even rent it on DVD.
    • xiaoyuboo
    • Aug 31, 2006
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 2006 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
      • Canada
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El culto siniestro
    • Filming locations
      • Saturna Island, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Alcon Entertainment
      • Millennium Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $23,649,127
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,610,204
      • Sep 3, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $38,806,015
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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