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The Wicker Man (2006) -- 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.
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The Wicker Man (2006) -- 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.
The Wicker Man (2006) -- 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.
The Wicker Man (2006) -- 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.

Overview

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Director:
Neil LaBute
Writers (WGA):
Neil LaBute (written for the screen by)
Anthony Shaffer (based on a screenplay by)
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Release Date:
1 September 2006 (USA) more
Tagline:
Some Sacrifices Must Be Made more
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(52 articles)
Christopher Lee is knighted
 (From Corona's Coming Attractions. 31 October 2009, 11:27 AM, PDT)

Does Nic Cage have the kavorka?
 (From EW.com - PopWatch. 28 October 2009, 11:40 AM, PDT)

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Definitely pass on this movie more (629 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Nicolas Cage ... Edward Malus

Ellen Burstyn ... Sister Summerslsle

Kate Beahan ... Sister Willow
Frances Conroy ... Dr. Moss

Molly Parker ... Sister Rose / Sister Thorn

Leelee Sobieski ... Sister Honey

Diane Delano ... Sister Beech

Michael Wiseman ... Pete

Erika-Shaye Gair ... Rowan (as Erika Shaye Gair)

Christa Campbell ... Truck Stop Waitress

Emily Holmes ... Station Wagon Mom
Zemphira Gosling ... Station Wagon Girl
Matthew Walker ... Sea Plane Pilot

Mary Black ... Sister Oak
Christine Willes ... Sister Violet
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Wicker Man - Ritual des Bösen (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for disturbing images and violence, language and thematic issues.
Runtime:
102 min
Country:
USA | Germany | Canada
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS
Certification:
USA:PG-13 (No. 42255) | UK:12A | Ireland:15A | Netherlands:12 | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Germany:16 | UK:15 (director's cut) | Australia:M | Singapore:PG | Argentina:13 | Portugal:M/16 | Finland:K-15 | South Korea:15 | Malaysia:U | Canada:14A (Canadian Home Video rating) | USA:Not Rated (extended version)

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Trivia:
The movie was originally rated R for extreme violence, disturbing images, language, and thematic elements, but director 'Neil LeBute' wanted a broader audience, so they cut most of the scenes out, some of which have been included in the unrated version of the DVD, to deem it PG-13. However, there are about four minutes of additional cut footage that are not shown in the unrated DVD. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Willow's hair switches back, and forth, between a single part in her hair to a double, somewhat braided, part in her hair. more
Quotes:
Edward Malus: [Pointing gun at Rose] Step away from the bike! more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2006-09-09)" (2006) more
Soundtrack:
Carnival Of Bones more

FAQ

What are the differences between the theatrical version and the unrated version of the movie?
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240 out of 322 people found the following comment useful.
Definitely pass on this movie, 1 September 2006
1/10
Author: xiaoyuboo from United States

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.

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