The Wicker Man

2006 • 88 minutes

About this movie

Detective Edward Malus, is a troubled man in search of the missing daughter of an old friend on the mysterious island of Summersisle. The seemingly idyllic island off the mainland is home to the private community who lead a traditional pastoral life under the watchful eye of matriarch Sister Summersisle. As Malus's quest for information pits him against the mistrusting locals and their baffling ancient traditions, he becomes immersed in an ever more perplexing mystery, amidst claims that the girl never even existed. As his search for the trust reaches its horrifying climax, Malus discovers the sickening truth behind the community's belief system and is drawn inexorably nearer to the place where evil awaits.

Ratings and reviews

Google's "About this movie" section is completely wrong. This is not the laughably bad PG-13 2006 version starring Nicolas Cage, written and directed by Neil LaBute. It is the massively better (but still flawed, in my opinion) R-rated 1973 original starring Edward Woodward, written by Anthony Shaffer, and directed by Robin Hardy. That said, I'm not sure which version of the original it is. Still, a very interesting movie.

Don't buy this movie if you think it is the 2006 version!! It is NOT. It is the original version! Very disappointed!

Don't buy this movie if you think it is the 2006 version!! It is NOT. It is the original version! Very disappointed! NOT THE NICK CAGE VERISON!!!!!