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Wicker Man - Ritual des Bösen

Original title: The Wicker Man
  • 2006
  • 16
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
71K
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Nicolas Cage, Ellen Burstyn, Kate Beahan, and Erika-Shaye Gair in Wicker Man - Ritual des Bösen (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
    71K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Neil LaBute
    • Writers
      • Neil LaBute
      • Anthony Shaffer
    • Stars
      • Nicolas Cage
      • Ellen Burstyn
      • Leelee Sobieski
    • 829User reviews
    • 195Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations

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    The Wicker Man Scene: How'd It Get Burned
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    Nicolas Cage and Molly Parker in Wicker Man - Ritual des Bösen (2006)
    Nicolas Cage in Wicker Man - Ritual des Bösen (2006)
    Leelee Sobieski in Wicker Man - Ritual des Bösen (2006)
    Kate Beahan in Wicker Man - Ritual des Bösen (2006)
    Ellen Burstyn and Kate Beahan in Wicker Man - Ritual des Bösen (2006)
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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(1973 screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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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 reviews829

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    1/10
    The Worst Movie I've EVER Seen
    This movie is the biggest waste of nine dollars that I've spent in a very, very long time. If you knew how often I went to the movies you'd probably say, that's hard to imagine, but never-the-less, it's true! After seeing the trailer for this movie, I knew that I had to see it! If you're a fan of horror, mystery, and suspense, why wouldn't you? The trailer is nothing less than intriguing and exciting; unfortunately, the movie is none of these.

    From the cinematography, to the script, to the acting, this movie is a complete flop. If you're reading this, planning to go to the movie expecting some thrills, mystery, action, horror, or anything other than a waste of an hour and forty-five minutes I'm afraid you are in for disappointment.

    "Why is it so bad," you might be asking yourself. Let me tell you. The movie was neither mysterious nor suspenseful. Nothing about the movie made me the least bit "on edge," frightened, or curious. The script was at best laughable. There were numerous times throughout the film where the dialogue was just so ridiculous I began to write it off as comic relief only to find out a few seconds later that it wasn't. The acting was absolutely dreadful. I like Nicholas Cage but this was a miss. Without exception, every performance in this movie was incredibly below average. The cinematography was awful with not one moment of suspense or mystique. Finally, the story is completely transparent. You can see the end of this movie coming a mile away.

    I am not usually a very harsh critic. Frankly, when I go to see a comedy I want to laugh and when I go to see a mystery/suspense/horror, I just want to be surprised. This movie was boring, poorly acted, poorly written, and an overwhelming disappointment. Do yourself a favor and go see something else.
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    • bshopdan
    • Sep 1, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 2, 2006 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
      • Canada
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Wicker Man
    • 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
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    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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