Weird and wonderful, The Wicker Man has a fascinating story that is brought to life through great acting and direction. Special mention must also go to the soundtrack which fits the film like a glove. Not a movie that relies on jump scares, but instead an unsettling atmosphere and sense of dread that grows as the films progresses.

Piece of crap, overall. Some of it is interesting, and I liked the idea of trying to combine genres, and the music was sometimes interesting... But the ridiculousness of the actions of the main character cannot be ignored, nor can the random unaccountable stuff that happens that just isn't fun.

It strings you along with just a strange feeling of uneasiness, but then delivers with a horrifying, fantastic payoff.

The ending is amazing. Some of the scenes, though, are way too silly.

There are a few things that lessened the impact of the film; knowing the end in advance (a real shame), the holier-than-thou attitude of the protagonist when it comes to religion, and the folk tunes that became distracting after a while. Still, the Wicker Man is an interesting mix of weirdness with some sexuality and brutality thrown in, leading to a classic climax. There is not much tension in the first hour though, so it took a while before it started drawing me in.

Far better than I could have possibly expected. Very fun for almost every minute of its runtime right up until the chilling finale (which is kinda shocking even though you know it's coming), and I love how deliciously bonkers it was even veering in to musical territory on more than a couple occasions.

A truly one of a kind movie. Irreverent, beautifully shot and refreshingly strange. It has this peculiar sinister whimsy about it that no other movie really comes close to imitating. Christopher Lee is at his maniacal best, and the final scene is one of the most shocking, memorable scenes ever.

Lovely.

Surely it must have been more harrowing at the time of release.

Probably British horror's finest moment.

One of the most unique films and greatest portrayal of religion's brainwashing power I've ever seen. I love ironic undertone of encounter between Sergeant and island's inhabitants, where both Howie and peasants believe in things that seem to be equally insane (sacrifice of god that gave christians eternal life vs. sacrifice of a man that gives food), but they can only see madness of the other one.

cult classic. Weird and hilarious on repeated viewings.