So homicidal pagan hippies killing people is ok, as long as they're killing religious prudes? There's something twisted and hypocritical about your logic
What an AWESOME reaction video!!! I LOVE this movie - find it VERY disturbing - so seeing you respond to it the way the filmmaker WANTED you to was fantastic. WARNING: some of the scenes are so memorable you'll think of them at times! There are so many awesome scenes - but I think the most stunning would be when the Constable sees the Wicker Man before the audience does... he truly looks terrified. The end, when the burnt Wicker Man collapses and we see the sun it was sacrificed to is also VERY memorable. Your looks, your responses... WOW you are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
The ancient Celts really did practice human sacrifice. They were also head hunters. When Buddica destroyed the Roman colonial cities in what's now southern England the Iccini took these as trophies! Once watched this movie with someone from eastern Asia and someone from east Africa. I'm Scottish. Someone commented....."everyone's ancestors make a smashing film.....But glad their gone". I agreed.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for watching this; its always great to see people to react to this masterpiece of cinema. I have been a fan of The Wicker Man since I saw it when I was about 15. It is arguably the greatest British horror film of all time & rightly so. Over the years, I visited several of the filming locations in Scotland; Plockton where Sgt Howie lands is an amazing little village near Kyle of Lochalsh on the north west coast. Back in 2007 I had the great honour of meeting Sir Christopher Lee. I’ve been a fan of his for as long as I could remember, thanks due to his incredible body of work with Hammer Films. We had a lengthy conversation about those films & the production of The Wicker Man. Right up until to his death, Lee remained adamant that there was a much longer cut of this film. Rumour has it, British Lion films disposed of hundreds of reels; one of which was this much longer cut of The Wicker Man. Then in 2013, we got The Final Cut of The Wicker Man. This involved a restoration of the original theatrical print & also the few additional scenes that had been re-edited into it from the directors cut several years earlier. Which ever version you watch, The Wicker Man always leaves a last impression on you. Fun Fact: when I was at first school (age 5-10 here in the UK at the time) we had an annual May Day Fair…….complete with May Pole Dancing. What can I say, I grew up in a village in the Yorkshire Dales. Several places in Cornwall still hold festivals around that time of the year. The most famous being the Obby 'Oss festival, which is held in Padstow every May Day.
They Tested Howie, tried to tell him go away, tested him with willow, if he had sex with her he wouldnt have been suitable. So they gave him every opportunity to leave but he didnt, Yes it was all a setup but he did have a choice that was given (until they disabled the plane) it was all about the battle between the old ways that predated Christianity, and Christianity who also burned people in fires, to send their souls to god. It is a deeply disturbing film the rigidity of both sides,
Yes I was wondering about that. He was pushed and pulled into whatever direction the wanted him in but he stuck with his morals and proved to be a worthy sacrifice. It’s deeply disturbing how they give him a martyr’s death and he just has to accept it. I do enjoy the contrast of Howie and islanders. To see them speak so freely about some thing and Howie to be the complete opposite. The ending is gut wrenching
@@OriginalPsychoOP for me after watching it so many times, it shows that too rigid a morality leads to death, plus if you look at modern practices easter eggs, rabbits fertility has been incorporated into Christianity and the festivals, I would love to see your reaction to the remake now you have seen the original, see the remake is adequate its been altered to fit the modern sensibilities, but its not scary but Nicolas Cage is always fun and insane to watch
@@Greenwood4727 yes definitely I tried to see a way out for Howie but he was as they say perfect for the sacrifice. Yes I’m looking forward to that one I’ve heard all that has to be said but I’d like to compare the two.
You might be interested to know this year marks this movie's year 50th Anniversary. Also Sir Christopher Lee did this movie for free, because he was getting tired of playing Dracula in the Hammer movies and was looking for other roles for him to appear in. Sir Christopher Lee has even said on quite a few occasions that this was his best role and his best work in any movie that he appeared in.
I was only 14 when I saw this at a theater in 1973. Even though it's R rated, they admitted me, and it really disturbed me. First it tickled my overactive teenage libido with the nude scenes, then it gave me a sense of dread during the finale. To make thing worse, I had some weird creeps sitting behind me who were chuckling during the sacrifice, like they thought it was the funniest thing in the world.
I’ve seen the stills and clips from the remake and virtually nothing about the Original but it was definitely worth the watch.thank you for the comment
One of my favourite movies! Other movies since have been inspired by it, but it's so original on its own. It's classified as horror, but I'd say it's just a deeply unsettling thriller and a very interesting look at religion and what too much blind faith can lead to.
Yes I’d agree it’s not so much horror but an unsettling religious thriller. Religious horror/ thriller usually deal with possession or demons or something otherworldly but this was just people and that makes it more effective in my book.
Happy Easter 🐰🙏🐥 This one is one of my favs because its so bizarre. The ending haunted and disturbed me for days after the first watch. Great reaction 😀
@Tim Barrett Howie may be a sanctimonious, judgemental prick, but the islanders had already decided to murder him before he ever showed up, for reasons that had nothing to do with him being a judgemental prick. Let's also not forget that, quite apart from the whole "murder" thing, the islanders were deliberately acting suspicious and being obstructive and annoying to get him to keep investigating, so at least some of his behaviour is being fuelled by frustration over nobody ever giving him a straight answer about anything.
Like you, the first time I saw this film...I was 'weirded out'. I kept saying "What the...?" over and over. Since that first time viewing, it has become one of my favorites. I even have the soundtrack.
Yes it’s a weird one but once you grasp the concept and ideas it’s a really intriguing film. The opposing beliefs of our character and the islanders is so interesting.
"This is giving me Misommar vibes, like the May Queen, and the harvest and all. that good stuff - it's like kind of culty." Oh man, look what you walked into! Hahaha this is a fantastic movie. I myself have been revisiting 1970's horror movies, and sometimes just sprinkling in werewolf or vampire movies because some of them are really scary, and some of them are unintentionally funny. This movie is just nuts but in a good way! It's sort of like Children Of The Corn: The English Version. What a lot of great writing and cinematography! Edit: I completely forgot that the teacher asks the kids what the Maypole represents! That should have been a big hint... Edit 2 or 3: You're hilarious, I'm a new subscriber. Hope to watch some movies with you, your reactions are great! If only everyone had a sense of humor watching movies like these... Edit 5 because I'm certain I have just kept going: as a teenager I saw a Scottish Sword Dance, where they lay swords on the ground in a criss cross pattern (Scottish people if you are reading this don't be mad because I'm ignorant), and they dance between the swords. I seem to remember that at some point the swords are raised off the ground and the dancers still dance between them, risking getting cut. And so at 12:32, it is a nice play on that tradition they have over there, and I am certain that it shocked our English cousins to no end to see that scene!
Thank you so much for this comment. Yes this movie is a trip but in a fascinating way. I really enjoyed the mystery of it. There are some really beautiful shots and subtle hints to what may be going on. I agree I’ve recently watch The exorcist and the hills have eyes both from the 70s and both were awfully frightening and unforgettable. Haven’t watch the monster movies yet but they’re coming soon. That’s a really good comparison. Both stumbled into a unique society, with unfortunate plans for sacrificing outsiders. The phagocytes symbols were all over and that really should’ve given a clue lol but they were so matter of fact about it. Really through me Thank you so much I Honestly never know how people take my humor. I usually Hope it’s not too smarmy lol That’s fascinating this was my first encounter with ceremonial dances like this. I’m sure some people were both thrown off and surprised by that scene. Much appreciate the positivity and thank you for the sub
"Is this a musical?" - they joked that they were making a musical but disguising it! There's actually 14 pieces of music, which were included on a CD in the triple-disc pack I bought: the film, tons of extras, and the music CD. This must be the only film ever where a man shouts "Jesus Christ!" and he's not swearing. ps the powers-that-be hated the film and did their b est to bury it. When it became a cult classic they wanted to give it a "happy ending" by a sudden massive rainstorm putting the fire out. And then they wanted a sequel, but would have to explain that all the villagers aged 20 years overnight as god's punishment.
I can definitely see it. I actually enjoyed the music it blended with the movie well. That’s amazing I never thought of that but now I definitely see it. That’s not surprising I can see some feathers getting ruffled. So glad they weren’t allowed to do that this movie is great the way it is. That ending is incredibly effective and unforgettable.
@@OriginalPsychoOP - The film studio had changed hands, or changed bosses, at least, and the new ones didn't like anything the old ones had done. internal politics, shee. They had only one opportunity to shoot the head bowing into the setting sun, and very luckily they got it.
Good morning. Hope you like it, a little strange. Being a pagan myself I can say that. It is a little extra, but there you go, old British horror for you. I love watching old horror. I am slowly turning to God. It's taking a while though. Thank you so much for watching this film.
Thank you for the comment. It is definitely a bit weird but not too much. I enjoyed this movie. I grew up religious so religious horror movies can be especially effective on me.
I have never seen this movie but have been tempted to watch. A lot of movies from the 70’s usually get on my nerves because of the music. This one is a prime example of the soundtrack taking me out of the moment. That music during the cave chase scene! Was that supposed to convey suspense? It just sounds like bad porn music…or so I am told. Anyway, thanks for the reaction!
This was on my list for a while. I’ve wanted to watch the remake but I do like to watch the OG version first. The music was grating and did throw me off on multiple occasions. I thought it all sounds whimsical except for the sexy initiation. Thank you for the comment always appreciate them.
These are similar in subject and location kind of with midsommar. Lots of similarities lol. Probably like midsommar more than both of these but the remake is close behind that lol
Another excellent older horror movie with a really shitty remake is 1963's The Haunting with Claire Bloom and Julie Harris. I think it's the scariest movie I've ever seen. Loving this film the way I have for decades I was happy and eager to see the 1999 remake with Liam Neeson, an actor I really like. It made me want to vomit!! That was the only time in my whole life I've ever walked out on a movie.
Oh yes I do know what remake you’re talking about. It took me a minute to remember that dreadful mess. I never finished it. It was just so boring and empty. I barely remember it.
another older movie you should check out is The Devils directed by ken Russel, if you do look for the BFI release as its the most complete cut available
are u a christian? did that affect how u saw this film? I'm scottish and an atheist like most of my countrymen so for me there was no struggle between christian and pagan. I find both belief systems absurd.
Both of these are products of their times. When original cane out the movies at that time took its time and might be a lot of slow burns that people now would consider boring. They take their time with this maybe you learn more about the characters like Christopher lee sings a couple times in this lol. In remake they got Nicolas cage which you know that one will be whacky with how he acts lol and he's more of action man so that gets to the point has more action more comedy cause if his performance lol and definitely not a slow burn. Same story basically just two ways of presenting representing their time periods. Like watching a movie in seventies then watching one in the eighties clear difference. More action more gore maybe lol. I like the remake more but still cool the original ensures and still gets recognition lol
Even with Nic Cage's goofiness and over the top performance, which is funny as hell, the remake still sucks! My guess why that movie is "man-misogyni" (is there another word for man hater?) is because the director Neil LaBute had earlier made a misogynistic movie called In The Company Of Men and with the Wicker Man remake he wanted to show that he wasn't a misogynist. I think, I'm just guessing. Also, there is a spiritual sequel to the original movie that came out in 2011 called The Wicker Tree and it was also directed by Robin Hardy and had Christopher Lee in a role.
Hey! This is a wild one, right? This was on my big long list of movies to watch, all I had was a title that I must have heard or seen somewhere. I had no idea of what it was about. For a while I thought it was just some weird 70s musical! The only clue I had was Christopher Lee! I almost shut it off! Real happy I didn't! PS: Love the hat!
Hey there always appreciate your comments. Yes this is a strange one. I knew about the remake before the original. There is an awful lot of singing I though the same thing. 😂😂😂😂 it does drag a bit but it definitely gets weird enough to capture attention.
Christopher Lee was actually in a wierd musical later, "The Return of Captain Invincible". That thing is a trip and a half (it also perfectly spaces the songs so that you keep forgetting it's a musical XD)
That'd be cool trilogy og wicker man remake wicker man or thinking about it now is it a remake or a sequel cause it could work as a sequel too don't know if they use same names if they don't it could be a sequel like takes place years later lol. Midsommar obviously ain't same people or location unless they moved or maybe they're not the only cult maybe that's another one separate one or could be another cell of the same cult like they're spreading out dept in that area they don't do anything with bees lol. But similar lol. And has similar practices lol. But could be connected to the wicker man lol. This could be like a cult trilogy lol. Crazy people in beautiful places lol. Funny line I just thought of lol.
I have to admit, I sang along with the islanders as the Xtian cop burned. I was on their side. I've been away from xtianity since I was a child, and the Old Gods still appeal to me. I hope their fruit ripened and was made to blossom like never before.
Having grown up in Scandinavia where we still have a lot of pagan traditions, I can't help but identify with the islanders a little as well. 😂 The movie does a really good job of showing both sides of the coin between the community and Howie. They truly believe what they're doing is right.
Why paganism was largely abandoned and should be rejected to this very day. Say what you want about Christianity, human sacrifice is an evil act. Jesus Christ came and died for our salvation (John 3 : 16-17), so such barbarism depicted in this movie can be banished. Fun Fact: The "evil eye" rowing boat, which takes Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) to and from his plane, was not constructed for this movie. It belonged to a resident of Plockton. Upon seeing it, the producers decided it would suit the movie. The boat survived until 2004 when it was destroyed in a storm.
Yes that was pretty shocking. Human sacrifice is absolutely awful that part of human history always shakes me. That’s awesome I loved the setting and the designs of the islanders. The boat definitely stuck out. That’s an amazingly lucky find
The Godfather of Pagan films. Blows Midsommar right out the sky.
I think this is the greatest horror film of all time. It’s so genuinely unnerving yet at times historically enlightening,
The Exorcist has that one for me but this isnt to far behind. I find these type of horror movies to be so much more effective than the cliches.
i grew up on a small island off scotland and i used to use this movie to frighten guillable people about "our ways"
The Lesson:
Don’t be a conservative religious prude because agrarian hippies might sacrifice you in a fertility ritual.
So homicidal pagan hippies killing people is ok, as long as they're killing religious prudes? There's something twisted and hypocritical about your logic
What an AWESOME reaction video!!! I LOVE this movie - find it VERY disturbing - so seeing you respond to it the way the filmmaker WANTED you to was fantastic. WARNING: some of the scenes are so memorable you'll think of them at times! There are so many awesome scenes - but I think the most stunning would be when the Constable sees the Wicker Man before the audience does... he truly looks terrified. The end, when the burnt Wicker Man collapses and we see the sun it was sacrificed to is also VERY memorable. Your looks, your responses... WOW you are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
The ancient Celts really did practice human sacrifice. They were also head hunters. When Buddica destroyed the Roman colonial cities in what's now southern England the Iccini took these as trophies!
Once watched this movie with someone from eastern Asia and someone from east Africa. I'm Scottish.
Someone commented....."everyone's ancestors make a smashing film.....But glad their gone".
I agreed.
Poor Edward Woodward got pissed on by a goat while he was locked in the Wicker Man!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for watching this; its always great to see people to react to this masterpiece of cinema.
I have been a fan of The Wicker Man since I saw it when I was about 15. It is arguably the greatest British horror film of all time & rightly so.
Over the years, I visited several of the filming locations in Scotland; Plockton where Sgt Howie lands is an amazing little village near Kyle of Lochalsh on the north west coast.
Back in 2007 I had the great honour of meeting Sir Christopher Lee. I’ve been a fan of his for as long as I could remember, thanks due to his incredible body of work with Hammer Films. We had a lengthy conversation about those films & the production of The Wicker Man.
Right up until to his death, Lee remained adamant that there was a much longer cut of this film. Rumour has it, British Lion films disposed of hundreds of reels; one of which was this much longer cut of The Wicker Man.
Then in 2013, we got The Final Cut of The Wicker Man. This involved a restoration of the original theatrical print & also the few additional scenes that had been re-edited into it from the directors cut several years earlier.
Which ever version you watch, The Wicker Man always leaves a last impression on you.
Fun Fact: when I was at first school (age 5-10 here in the UK at the time) we had an annual May Day Fair…….complete with May Pole Dancing. What can I say, I grew up in a village in the Yorkshire Dales.
Several places in Cornwall still hold festivals around that time of the year. The most famous being the Obby 'Oss festival, which is held in Padstow every May Day.
They Tested Howie, tried to tell him go away, tested him with willow, if he had sex with her he wouldnt have been suitable. So they gave him every opportunity to leave but he didnt, Yes it was all a setup but he did have a choice that was given (until they disabled the plane) it was all about the battle between the old ways that predated Christianity, and Christianity who also burned people in fires, to send their souls to god. It is a deeply disturbing film the rigidity of both sides,
Yes I was wondering about that. He was pushed and pulled into whatever direction the wanted him in but he stuck with his morals and proved to be a worthy sacrifice. It’s deeply disturbing how they give him a martyr’s death and he just has to accept it.
I do enjoy the contrast of Howie and islanders. To see them speak so freely about some thing and Howie to be the complete opposite.
The ending is gut wrenching
@@OriginalPsychoOP for me after watching it so many times, it shows that too rigid a morality leads to death, plus if you look at modern practices easter eggs, rabbits fertility has been incorporated into Christianity and the festivals, I would love to see your reaction to the remake now you have seen the original, see the remake is adequate its been altered to fit the modern sensibilities, but its not scary but Nicolas Cage is always fun and insane to watch
@@Greenwood4727 yes definitely I tried to see a way out for Howie but he was as they say perfect for the sacrifice.
Yes I’m looking forward to that one I’ve heard all that has to be said but I’d like to compare the two.
@@Greenwood4727 The remake if a piece of shite!!!! But then again that's just the opinion of one atheist who was pagan a lot longer then christian.
You might be interested to know this year marks this movie's year 50th Anniversary. Also Sir Christopher Lee did this movie for free, because he was getting tired of playing Dracula in the Hammer movies and was looking for other roles for him to appear in.
Sir Christopher Lee has even said on quite a few occasions that this was his best role and his best work in any movie that he appeared in.
I just watched this movie earlier this year. It's stuff like this that makes me weary about ever being a missionary. By the way, Happy Easter.
Happy Easter 🐇 Bud. Yes that can be frightening and even dangerous. Although this case is extreme it’s still has its ups and downs.
I was only 14 when I saw this at a theater in 1973. Even though it's R rated, they admitted me, and it really disturbed me. First it tickled my overactive teenage libido with the nude scenes, then it gave me a sense of dread during the finale. To make thing worse, I had some weird creeps sitting behind me who were chuckling during the sacrifice, like they thought it was the funniest thing in the world.
I'm so glad you watched the original movie. Much scarier than the remake.
I’ve seen the stills and clips from the remake and virtually nothing about the Original but it was definitely worth the watch.thank you for the comment
A lizard scurrying across my porch as I step out is much scarier than the remake. A picture of said lizard is much scarier than the remake.
One of my favourite movies! Other movies since have been inspired by it, but it's so original on its own. It's classified as horror, but I'd say it's just a deeply unsettling thriller and a very interesting look at religion and what too much blind faith can lead to.
I never really considered it a horror movie. I guess thriller is a good description.
Yes I’d agree it’s not so much horror but an unsettling religious thriller. Religious horror/ thriller usually deal with possession or demons or something otherworldly but this was just people and that makes it more effective in my book.
Happy Easter 🐰🙏🐥 This one is one of my favs because its so bizarre. The ending haunted and disturbed me for days after the first watch. Great reaction 😀
Happy Easter Bud thank you. Yes I agree this one got me uncomfortable in my bones. I felt so much for Howie. That ending is unforgettable.
@Tim Barrett Howie may be a sanctimonious, judgemental prick, but the islanders had already decided to murder him before he ever showed up, for reasons that had nothing to do with him being a judgemental prick. Let's also not forget that, quite apart from the whole "murder" thing, the islanders were deliberately acting suspicious and being obstructive and annoying to get him to keep investigating, so at least some of his behaviour is being fuelled by frustration over nobody ever giving him a straight answer about anything.
I saw this when I was a little kid in the 80’s. Haunts me to this day.
It’s really a good creep out movie. That ending is unforgettable
Like you, the first time I saw this film...I was 'weirded out'. I kept saying "What the...?" over and over. Since that first time viewing, it has become one of my favorites. I even have the soundtrack.
Yes it’s a weird one but once you grasp the concept and ideas it’s a really intriguing film. The opposing beliefs of our character and the islanders is so interesting.
My eyes can't stay focused on the movie 😍 your beauty can give sight to the blind
Thanks for your fun takes!
"This is giving me Misommar vibes, like the May Queen, and the harvest and all. that good stuff - it's like kind of culty." Oh man, look what you walked into! Hahaha this is a fantastic movie. I myself have been revisiting 1970's horror movies, and sometimes just sprinkling in werewolf or vampire movies because some of them are really scary, and some of them are unintentionally funny. This movie is just nuts but in a good way! It's sort of like Children Of The Corn: The English Version. What a lot of great writing and cinematography! Edit: I completely forgot that the teacher asks the kids what the Maypole represents! That should have been a big hint... Edit 2 or 3: You're hilarious, I'm a new subscriber. Hope to watch some movies with you, your reactions are great! If only everyone had a sense of humor watching movies like these... Edit 5 because I'm certain I have just kept going: as a teenager I saw a Scottish Sword Dance, where they lay swords on the ground in a criss cross pattern (Scottish people if you are reading this don't be mad because I'm ignorant), and they dance between the swords. I seem to remember that at some point the swords are raised off the ground and the dancers still dance between them, risking getting cut. And so at 12:32, it is a nice play on that tradition they have over there, and I am certain that it shocked our English cousins to no end to see that scene!
Thank you so much for this comment. Yes this movie is a trip but in a fascinating way. I really enjoyed the mystery of it. There are some really beautiful shots and subtle hints to what may be going on.
I agree I’ve recently watch The exorcist and the hills have eyes both from the 70s and both were awfully frightening and unforgettable. Haven’t watch the monster movies yet but they’re coming soon.
That’s a really good comparison. Both stumbled into a unique society, with unfortunate plans for sacrificing outsiders.
The phagocytes symbols were all over and that really should’ve given a clue lol but they were so matter of fact about it. Really through me
Thank you so much I Honestly never know how people take my humor. I usually Hope it’s not too smarmy lol
That’s fascinating this was my first encounter with ceremonial dances like this. I’m sure some people were both thrown off and surprised by that scene.
Much appreciate the positivity and thank you for the sub
i was so disappointed with midsommar, it was basically put a few huts in a field and try to copy the wicker man.
"Is this a musical?" - they joked that they were making a musical but disguising it! There's actually 14 pieces of music, which were included on a CD in the triple-disc pack I bought: the film, tons of extras, and the music CD.
This must be the only film ever where a man shouts "Jesus Christ!" and he's not swearing.
ps the powers-that-be hated the film and did their b est to bury it. When it became a cult classic they wanted to give it a "happy ending" by a sudden massive rainstorm putting the fire out. And then they wanted a sequel, but would have to explain that all the villagers aged 20 years overnight as god's punishment.
I can definitely see it. I actually enjoyed the music it blended with the movie well. That’s amazing I never thought of that but now I definitely see it.
That’s not surprising I can see some feathers getting ruffled. So glad they weren’t allowed to do that this movie is great the way it is. That ending is incredibly effective and unforgettable.
@@OriginalPsychoOP - The film studio had changed hands, or changed bosses, at least, and the new ones didn't like anything the old ones had done. internal politics, shee.
They had only one opportunity to shoot the head bowing into the setting sun, and very luckily they got it.
I watch this, this time ever year. Thanks
directors cut is the best way to go. One of my all-time favorite movies!
Golden Doe your the best happy Easter 👊😜
Thank you bud. Happy Easter 🐇 and you know you’re not to bad yourself
@@OriginalPsychoOP 🥀
Happy Easter friend love ya boo 👻
Happy Easter 🐰❤️
in that Snail scene, Lord Summerisle is quoting Walt Whitman
I really love that scene. The music the islanders his monologue and Howies reactions. Brilliant
Good morning.
Hope you like it, a little strange. Being a pagan myself I can say that.
It is a little extra, but there you go, old British horror for you. I love watching old horror.
I am slowly turning to God. It's taking a while though.
Thank you so much for watching this film.
Thank you for the comment. It is definitely a bit weird but not too much. I enjoyed this movie. I grew up religious so religious horror movies can be especially effective on me.
No sings in remake or midsommar. Well midsommar they were singing something while they dancing around not words that I remember or recognize lol
this is the greatest film ever made, everything else is just imitation (the terrible lets stick 4 huts in a field and make a film midsommar! etc).
Midsommar is definitely a copycat I noticed the similarities throughout and often.
There was a 2006 Remake starring Nicholas Cage.
Yes I wanted to watch the original first. I’ve heard all the good things about the remake
we dont mention THAT movie
I have never seen this movie but have been tempted to watch. A lot of movies from the 70’s usually get on my nerves because of the music. This one is a prime example of the soundtrack taking me out of the moment. That music during the cave chase scene! Was that supposed to convey suspense? It just sounds like bad porn music…or so I am told. Anyway, thanks for the reaction!
This was on my list for a while. I’ve wanted to watch the remake but I do like to watch the OG version first. The music was grating and did throw me off on multiple occasions. I thought it all sounds whimsical except for the sexy initiation.
Thank you for the comment always appreciate them.
It's so good to see our religion represented, you should come to Britain and join us.
These are similar in subject and location kind of with midsommar. Lots of similarities lol. Probably like midsommar more than both of these but the remake is close behind that lol
Another excellent older horror movie with a really shitty remake is 1963's The Haunting with Claire Bloom and Julie Harris. I think it's the scariest movie I've ever seen. Loving this film the way I have for decades I was happy and eager to see the 1999 remake with Liam Neeson, an actor I really like. It made me want to vomit!! That was the only time in my whole life I've ever walked out on a movie.
Oh yes I do know what remake you’re talking about. It took me a minute to remember that dreadful mess. I never finished it. It was just so boring and empty. I barely remember it.
Good reaction !
another older movie you should check out is The Devils directed by ken Russel, if you do look for the BFI release as its the most complete cut available
my brother played an extra in the devils and i played an extra in macbeth the music lovers is a class ken russel film
Hey Happy Easter!
Happy Easter 🐇 Bud
You should watch the Hellraiser movies!
Yes indeed I have them on my list if I’m not mistaken there are 10 films. I’m looking forward to them very much thank you for the suggestions
are u a christian? did that affect how u saw this film? I'm scottish and an atheist like most of my countrymen so for me there was no struggle between christian and pagan. I find both belief systems absurd.
Both of these are products of their times. When original cane out the movies at that time took its time and might be a lot of slow burns that people now would consider boring. They take their time with this maybe you learn more about the characters like Christopher lee sings a couple times in this lol. In remake they got Nicolas cage which you know that one will be whacky with how he acts lol and he's more of action man so that gets to the point has more action more comedy cause if his performance lol and definitely not a slow burn. Same story basically just two ways of presenting representing their time periods. Like watching a movie in seventies then watching one in the eighties clear difference. More action more gore maybe lol. I like the remake more but still cool the original ensures and still gets recognition lol
Even with Nic Cage's goofiness and over the top performance, which is funny as hell, the remake still sucks! My guess why that movie is "man-misogyni" (is there another word for man hater?) is because the director Neil LaBute had earlier made a misogynistic movie called In The Company Of Men and with the Wicker Man remake he wanted to show that he wasn't a misogynist. I think, I'm just guessing. Also, there is a spiritual sequel to the original movie that came out in 2011 called The Wicker Tree and it was also directed by Robin Hardy and had Christopher Lee in a role.
"Misandrist" or "Misandry" is the male equivalent or "Misogynist" or "Misogyny".
@@rnw2739 Ah ok. Thanks for the info =)
The BEES!!!!
Hold up this isn't Nicholas cage
Yes that one is the remake
@@OriginalPsychoOP and it was legendary
Hey! This is a wild one, right? This was on my big long list of movies to watch, all I had was a title that I must have heard or seen somewhere. I had no idea of what it was about. For a while I thought it was just some weird 70s musical! The only clue I had was Christopher Lee! I almost shut it off! Real happy I didn't! PS: Love the hat!
Hey there always appreciate your comments. Yes this is a strange one. I knew about the remake before the original. There is an awful lot of singing I though the same thing. 😂😂😂😂 it does drag a bit but it definitely gets weird enough to capture attention.
Christopher Lee was actually in a wierd musical later, "The Return of Captain Invincible". That thing is a trip and a half (it also perfectly spaces the songs so that you keep forgetting it's a musical XD)
Yo when did they set that thing up though
That’s what I said lol
Have you seen Jesus Christ Superstar or Hair?
ACAB for apples!
That'd be cool trilogy og wicker man remake wicker man or thinking about it now is it a remake or a sequel cause it could work as a sequel too don't know if they use same names if they don't it could be a sequel like takes place years later lol. Midsommar obviously ain't same people or location unless they moved or maybe they're not the only cult maybe that's another one separate one or could be another cell of the same cult like they're spreading out dept in that area they don't do anything with bees lol. But similar lol. And has similar practices lol. But could be connected to the wicker man lol. This could be like a cult trilogy lol. Crazy people in beautiful places lol. Funny line I just thought of lol.
this movie is about the religion of mystery babylon, or the religion of the illuminati or new world order.
I have to admit, I sang along with the islanders as the Xtian cop burned. I was on their side. I've been away from xtianity since I was a child, and the Old Gods still appeal to me. I hope their fruit ripened and was made to blossom like never before.
Plus the christian was an arrogant SOB, pushing his religion on a privately owned pagan island. He deserved what he got.
Having grown up in Scandinavia where we still have a lot of pagan traditions, I can't help but identify with the islanders a little as well. 😂 The movie does a really good job of showing both sides of the coin between the community and Howie. They truly believe what they're doing is right.
Why paganism was largely abandoned and should be rejected to this very day. Say what you want about Christianity, human sacrifice is an evil act. Jesus Christ came and died for our salvation (John 3 : 16-17), so such barbarism depicted in this movie can be banished.
Fun Fact: The "evil eye" rowing boat, which takes Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) to and from his plane, was not constructed for this movie. It belonged to a resident of Plockton. Upon seeing it, the producers decided it would suit the movie. The boat survived until 2004 when it was destroyed in a storm.
Yes that was pretty shocking. Human sacrifice is absolutely awful that part of human history always shakes me.
That’s awesome I loved the setting and the designs of the islanders. The boat definitely stuck out. That’s an amazingly lucky find
Human sacrifice is an evil act? Does good christians letting people die in droves count?
I prefer the remake only for the fact there’s not so much damn annoying music.