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Exclusive: A Night with The Wicker Man / The Wicker Tree Footage Premiere Report

11 November 2009 1:00 AM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

Director Robin Hardy was present for a screening of his 1973 film The Wicker Man and a 10-minute clip of his upcoming feature The Wicker Tree at the 92nd St. Y in Tribeca on All Hallows Eve. Once heralded as the “Citizen Kane of Horror Films,” by Cinefantastique Magazine, The Wicker Man remains relevant today with its nod towards an outwardly polite and perfect community obfuscating malignant religious fanaticism and featuring the age-old fight between pagans and Christians.

The Wicker Man follows the good Police Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) as he attempts to uncover the whereabouts of a missing girl last seen on Summerisle in Scotland, a beautiful, private island filled with song, ritual, and customs from a time long, long ago. Howie bears witness to many instances of bizarre behavior: outdoor orgies under a moonlit sky; a naked woman in a cemetery, weeping with her chest pressed against her beloved »

- Heather Buckley

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Robin Hardy Grows The Wicker Tree

6 November 2009 8:34 AM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

Last Friday at New York City’s 92YTribeca, fans of Robin Hardy’s 1973 British horror classic The Wicker Man got a special treat. Not only was a 35mm print of the movie screened with Hardy in attendance, but the director unveiled 10 minutes of clips from his latest feature The Wicker Tree (formerly known as Cowboys For Christ). Fango got a chance to speak with Hardy exclusively about the new project, which was partially encouraged by the misbegotten 2006 remake of The Wicker Man starring Nicolas Cage.

“It had been in my mind to do another movie,” Hardy says, “and when they made the Nicolas Cage version, I thought they missed the point of the first film completely. I say point, but I mean points, really. They just used the plot and threw away all the atmosphere and charm, the things which lulled you into a sense of this being a marvelous, »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)

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Tortured Overtures: Horror Film Score Themes of the 1970s

3 November 2009 12:12 PM, PST | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »

Undertones: Volume 7 It's the time of the year again where folks' minds turn to the macabre and the ghoulish; where death is celebrated rather than feared and of course, when dusty copies of horror films are taken off the shelf to terrify and amuse. So, in honor of the Halloween season it would seem only right that this installment of Undertones concern itself with the scores of horror films or, more specifically, those that emerged during a particularly groundbreaking and ultra-violent decade of cinema - the 1970s. Many of the horror films of the 1970s did not involve supernatural beings such as vampires, werewolves and swamp things, but the terrors of home and society at large. The menacing figures of films such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Hooper, 1974) and Halloween (Carpenter, 1978) may have worn crazy masks and looked decidedly 'un-human' but the messages these films posited concerned themselves with that of »

- Ricky

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Christopher Lee Knighted

30 October 2009 9:06 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Legendary actor Christopher Lee is now a Sir - he was officially knighted by British royal Prince Charles on Friday.

The 87-year-old star, famed for his role as Count Dracula in a string of Hammer horror movies, was honoured by the Prince of Wales for his services to drama and charity.

Lee is one of the U.K.'s most prolific actors with roles in 1973's The Wicker Man, 1974 Bond movie The Man With The Golden Gun, and more recently appearing in the new Star Wars films and the Lord Of The Rings trilogy.

Rocker Joe Brown was also presented with an MBE (Member of the British Empire) for his contribution to music during the ceremony in London. »

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A Halloween Playlist: The Scariest Albums Of All Time

28 October 2009 3:52 AM, PDT | MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news »

Let the Cure, Korn and Nine Inch Nails give you nightmares this holiday, in Bigger Than the Sound.

By James Montgomery

The Cure's Robert Smith

Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic

If you're like me, you'll probably be spending Halloween hiding in your closet from pagans (seriously, have you ever seen the Nic Cage version of "The Wicker Man"?!?) and the day after Halloween cleaning up the eggs those pagans decided to throw at your house.

Even without the egg-tossing polytheists, Halloween is totally terrifying. The apples stuffed with razorblades, the candy corn, the sexy Ghostbusters — it's like every childhood trauma rolled into one miserable, macabre holiday. And while, in previous years, I'd spend the night quaking in my Snuggie, this Halloween is gonna be different. Rather than hide from my fears, I've decided to embrace them (my mom says it's Ok).

So to thoroughly up the spooky, I've created a list »

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Christopher Lee Reflects on His Career

27 October 2009 4:08 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

Christopher Lee has been a living legend longer than many of us have been alive, and what better time to check in with the actor than during the Halloween holiday? Today the actor reflected on his career, past and present, while weighing in on the state of modern horror.

CNN got some face time with the actor, who had this to say about the current state of the genre: "I find it quite nauseating what they do," Lee told CNN. "The blood is all over the screen like an avalanche -- the mutilation -- dreadful things, and I just don't enjoy that."

But that’s not stopping Lee from getting back into the genre – with the newly reformed Hammer Studios, no less! This spring we’ll be able to catch him in Hammer’s The Resident alongside Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. For Lee, it was surprising to come »

- Masked Slasher

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'Season Of The Witch' Stars Nicolas Cage And Looks Amazing

23 October 2009 12:30 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Want to see crazy Nic Cage being crazy? I love this guy. He makes the strangest choices with his career, and I mean that in an awesome way. From "Leaving Las Vegas" to "Face/Off"?! "Con Air"? "The Wicker Man"? Freakin' "G-Force"? Cage is the best. I don't even want to know what this "Season of the Witch" wackiness is all about; I just want to go in cold and behold the actor in all of his deranged fury.

So "Witch" sounds like a medieval-era, swords & sorcery road movie. Knights bring a suspected witch to a monastery, only to learn that she might be behind the Black Plague. The trailer carries the strong scent of Sam Raimi. In short, I dig. You will too.

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- Adam Rosenberg

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Kim's Video : The Resurrection

12 October 2009 12:16 PM, PDT | Filmmaker Magazine - Blog | See recent Filmmaker Magazine news »

Filmmaker was delighted to the following email today, which began: "From the ashes of Kim's video come's The Third Floor, a new group of curators devoted to presenting to you, the general public, movies we like. In just the right way. On a screen. With some bands. Somewhere that you can drink. With all your friends. For money." Together with 92YTribeca, this collective of former-employees and devotees of the late, great, irreplaceable Kim's Video is starting a screening series. It begins October 30th with The Wicker Man, a 1973 cult horror masterpiece featuring Britt Ecklund and Christopher Lee. Following the evening’s screening, there will be performances inspired by the folklore inspiration for Paul Giovanni's trippy-creepy original... »

- Alicia Van Couvering

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A Conversation with the Wizard of Gore: H.G. Lewis!

11 October 2009 3:42 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

In another unpublished interview from the archives, Australian contributor Lee Gambin sits down for a little one-on-one with Herschell Gordon Lewis - a Fango fav, and always a source of great conversation. This interview has been abridged for posting here.

Lee Gambin/Fangoria: What initially got you stated in the movie making business?

H.G. Lewis: I owned a commercial film studio in Chicago, including 35mm movie equipment. The big advertising agencies were sending all the important and profitable jobs to California. One day I was complaining about this, and a friend asked, "How do you make any money in your business?" I answered sardonically without thinking: "The only way to make money in the movie business is to make features." That, like a virus, took hold in my brain.

What attracted you to gore and the 'splatter' picture?

As an independent with limited financial and distributional resources, the challenge »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (Lee Gambin)

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Fantastic Fest Review: Kaifeck Murder

6 October 2009 6:18 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »

Why do I love Fantastic Fest?  What is it about a week-long, punishing gauntlet of film that has me striking days off my calendar in anticipation?  Is it the secret screenings?  While they are somewhat thrilling, the secret screenings hold only a modicum of appeal for me.  Is it gorging myself on Drafthouse food and drinking until my eyes swim in gin?  I'd be a bald-face liar if I pretended not to adore the chicken strips and the myriad cocktails, but again that is not the biggest seller for me.  The reason I love Fantastic Fest is that it is a forum for films that I may never see again.  Sure, several of the films will get picked up for distribution on DVD but it's not guaranteed.  Not only that, but some titles will get distribution in slightly-less-than-local markets like The United Kingdom or Sweden and importing them becomes quite costly.  So »

- Brian Salisbury

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Fantastic Fest Review: Terribly Happy

3 October 2009 3:02 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »

Who's your favorite Danish film director? Favorite Danish film? No? Nothing? Don't feel bad, I've never seen a movie from Denmark either. (And no, Lars Von Trier's home video art projects don't count as movies.) I've finally seen my first one though, and if it's any indication of the country's typical output I'll be looking for more in the very near future. It mixes mystery, black comedy, and some eerie small town shenanigans into a delicious, crazy-filled danish of Coen-esque proportions. In fact, if one half of the Coen Brothers (doesn't really matter which) took a flight from La to Denmark and watched nothing but 'Twin Peaks' from takeoff to landing Terribly Happy is quite possibly the movie he'd go direct upon exiting the plane. Robert Hansen (Jakob Cedergren) is a big-city cop with emotional issues. He's been reassigned to a sleepy little town in rural Denmark to work through his problems, but »

- Rob Hunter

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Mr. October: Dani Filth

3 October 2009 1:30 PM, PDT | Pretty/Scary | See recent pretty-scary news »

Either you’re a Cradle of Filth fan, or you’re not, but even if you don’t listen to the music of the amazing metal band fronted by Dani Filth (sort of a cross between a musician, an evil warlock, and a British person), you won’t be able to deny Dani’s filthy charm. The dark enforcer of heavy metal and all things darkness has a surprisingly funny side to go along with his incontrovertible sex appeal. In 2003 he voiced the "Dominator" in the feature-length animated film of the same name and starred in the horror film Cradle of Fear. You can hear his collaborative work with Claudio Simonetti and the band Daemonia on the soundtrack of the Argento horror film The Mother of Tears. Now Dani’s latest creation, The Gospel of Filth, is causing us to get our panties in a tizzy. This collection of essays on the occult, »

- Superheidi

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Ingrid Pitt Pays Tribute To Boston Blackie

30 September 2009 7:13 AM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »

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Cinema Retro is very proud to welcome the lovely and talented actress Ingrid Pitt to our ranks of regular columnists. If you're a retro movie lover, Ingrid needs no introduction, thanks to her iconic appearances in films like The Wicker Man, The Vampire Lovers, Countess Dracula, Where Eagles Dare and The House That Dripped Blood. Ingrid will be sharing her stories about the making of her films, as well as essays about movies she loves. In her debut column, Ingrid puts the spotlight on the long-neglected Boston Blackie series.

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By Ingrid Pitt

“Enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend’

With a strap like that it is a wonder that anyone turned out in the middle of World War 2 to watch the antics of the leading man, Chester Morris, in the Boston Blackie series of »

- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)

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Zombie Girl, Miike and more at 92YTribeca fright fest in NYC

28 September 2009 2:03 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

Joining the long list of horror-screening events taking place in October to celebrate Halloween, Manhattan’s 92YTribeca (200 Hudson Street) is presenting a Fright Fest running the entire month. Among the highlights is the New York premiere of Justin Johnson, Aaron Marshall and Erik Mauck’s documentary Zombie Girl (pictured), and a series of Takashi Miike films.

Co-presented here by UnionDocs, Zombie Girl follows 12-year-old Texan Emily Hagins as she sets out to shoot the undead feature Pathogen. Winner of the Spirit Award at this year’s Slamdance Film Festival, the movie will be shown at 92YTribeca this Friday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. You can see Zombie Girl’s official website here,  its Facebook page here and its MySpace page here.

The rest of the Fright Fest lineup is as follows:

Saturday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 9 at 10 p.m.: Miike’s The Happiness Of The Katakuris

Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 8 p. »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)

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Excl: The Wicker Tree Set Report

11 August 2009 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »

In 1973, Robin Hardy wrote and directed The Wicker Man , a chilling tale starring Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee. Hardy is returning to the camera for a follow-up, The Wicker Tree , based on his novel "Cowboys for Christ." ShockTillYouDrop.com has returned from Scotland where principal photography has commenced. In their exclusive set report you'll learn who has joined the cast and find the first photos. Hardy discusses the film, his upcoming projects and comments on Neil Labute's Wicker Man remake. You'll find the full report here ! »

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Exclusive Set Report: The Wicker Tree Grows in Scotland

11 August 2009 | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »

"What most people don't realize is that when British Lion Films was sold out from under [the leadership of] Peter Snell, my film, The Wicker Man , was buried," begins writer-director Robin Hardy, who is hard at work on its long-awaited sequel, The Wicker Tree , shooting outside of Edinburgh in Scotland. "It was a classic show business ploy for tax purposes, and my gut instinct was to distribute the film in the United States. So I contacted Roger Corman, who was enthusiastic, but he wasn't offering the $300,000 that [the consortium] could get as a tax shelter if they just dumped it. Soon after, Cinefantastique came out with 37 pages of photos, calling it the 'Citizen Kane of horror films.' A group at Tulane University in New Orleans decided to adopt The Wicker... »

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Filming of 'Wicker Tree' Begins

20 July 2009 2:50 AM, PDT | ESplatter.com | See recent ESplatter news »

It was once called "Cowboys for Christ." Now Robin Hardy's follow up to his 1973 Christopher Lee starrer "The Wicker Man" has a name that ties it more to that classic film: "The Wicker Tree." Somehow a Wicker Tree just doesn't seem quite as menacing as a burning wicker man. The Edinburgh Times reports that filming has officially started. Filming for a sequel to cult horror movie The Wicker Man has begun around Edinburgh. The cast and crew of The Wicker Tree will shooting at locations including Haddington, the Pentland Hills and Penicuik House. The film features rising American star Brittania Nicol, and comes 36 years after Edward Woodward and Britt Ekland starred in the original film.. . . . »

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Wicker Man Sequel Begins Filming

16 July 2009 1:45 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

It's been well over a year since last we heard anything about the sequel to the original Wicker Man, now titled The Wicker Tree (formerly Cowboys for Christ), but apparently things are very much a go for the next chapter in the now series.

The Edinburgh News reports that Robin Hardy's long delayed follow-up to The Wicker Man has finally gone into production. The Wicker Tree reunites the director with legendary actor Christopher Lee for a story "in the style of" the 1973 film. Keep in mind this is Not a direct sequel, but it does explore similar themes.

The plot for the film goes something like this: Beth and Steve, a gospel singer and her cowboy boyfriend, both Christian members of a no-sex-before-marriage pact they call 'the silver ring thing', leave Texas to preach door-to-door in Scotland. When, after initial abuse, they are welcomed with joy and elation to Tressock, »

- Uncle Creepy

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Excl: Hardy's Wicker Follow-Up Renamed

6 July 2009 | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »

In a wise move, and to perhaps drum up familiarity with his 1973 classic The Wicker Man , writer-director Robin Hardy has opted to change the title of his latest effort from Cowboys for Christ to The Wicker Tree . If you recall, this production has had a few false starts, but as we reported last week ( here ) cameras are finally rolling in Scotland. A companion piece to The Wicker Man , The Wicker Tree stars Christopher Lee, Ed Speleers, Susie Amy, Henry Garrett, Keith Warwick and Morgan James. »

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Is Cowboys For Christ Underway?

5 July 2009 4:14 PM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »

Robin Hardy has been talking about Cowboys For Christ, a "spiritual sequel" to his 1973 pagan horror musical classic The Wicker Man, for years. He published the story as a novel in 2007, but hasn't directed a film since that mind-boggling 70s original. Until now.Funding fell through last year, but Shock Till You Drop are reporting that some shooting has now taken place in Texas, and is currently underway in Scotland. Christopher Lee is apparently on hand, along with Ed Speleers (Eragon) and Susie Amy (Lesbian Vampire Killers). Joan Collins was originally involved, but it's unclear whether or not she's still aboard.Plot-wise, we're very much back in Wicker Man territory, as two Texan Christians attempt to introduce God to a remote Scottish border town.  "There is a tradition among 10 or 15 little towns on the borders in Scotland," Hardy told The Guardian in 2007, "where once a year, usually around the summer solstice, »

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