The Wicker Man

FILM SKOOL

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the folk-horror classic, StudioCanal has announced a brand-new poster and trailer to accompany the release of the upcoming restoration of The Wicker Man. The poster was created by artist Richey Beckett.

In the 50 years since its original release, The Wicker Man has achieved true cult status as one of the most revered horror films in cinema history, despite a difficult production and heavily cut original theatrical release. The search for the fabled missing scenes has only added to the myth surrounding a film that still inspires filmmakers to this day. The Wicker Man was directed by Robin Hardy and has a cast featuring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland and Diane Cilento. The film tells the chilling story of a puritan Police Sergeant who arrives on a remote Scottish Island in search of a missing girl only to find the Pagan locals claiming she never existed. The Wicker Man is also much celebrated for its soundtrack, composed by Paul Giovanni and overseen by Gary Carpenter, featuring haunting reworkings of traditional British folk songs.

Reborn in glorious 4K, The Wicker Man will return to UK cinemas this Summer Solstice, 21st June with a series of special one night only screenings that will feature Exclusive 50th Anniversary Event footage screening before the film.

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