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Title: A review of the original american release (88 mins)
Review: I had always heard the original "The Wicker Man" was a classic horror movie. I just recently saw the travesty of a remake with Nicolas Cage, and decided to see the original. I have to say the original makes a lot more sense and was by far the better movie in every aspect. The tale is one of mystery and faith, Christianity vs. paganism. The scene between Lord Summerisle and Sergeant Howie absolutely makes the movie. The scene with Willow trying to seduce the detective has to be one of the sexiest things ever on celluloid and manages it without being trashy. Christoper Lee and Edward Woodward are spectacular as the leads and Brit Ekland is absolutely beguiling as Willow. I did see the 88 min American release, which did seem to have some unexplained plot points, especially regarding Ed woodward's character Sgt. Howie but I am told there is an extended version that fills in some of the holes. I definately hope to see that version in the near future.
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