The 1973 British horror film The Wicker Man directed by Robin Hardy has the strange distinction of being defined as a musical horror film that is equally adept in both departments. The films unique brand of unsettling Pagan chills is set to Folk songs composed by Paul Giovanni, come together to create incredibly unnerving, ‘something’s not quite right here’ portrait of the films seemingly peaceful Hebridean island –Summerisle, which never fails to creep me out!
Arguably the film’s most well known moment outside of the downbeat ending is the scene where a landlords beautiful daughter (played by Britt Ickland, though a body double stands in place for moments of this particular scene) dances and sings naked against wall in an attempt to seduce the films main protagonist, a devout Christian policeman.
Willow's Song
The Landlord’s Daughter
Gently Johnny
Maypole
Fire Leap
TOM! I love this soundtrack - thanks for sharing. Also to any curious Year one students, I'm going to be showing The Wicker Man as part of your unit 3 film programme. I have such sights to show you!
ReplyDeleteI love the 1973 version of 'The Wicker Man', however anyone out there thinking of watching the recent remake I have this advice...
ReplyDelete"AVOID IT AT ALL COSTS"
Mr Cage what where you thinking?
"NOT THE BEES"
ReplyDeleteThat scene look like it hurt almost as much as it did to watch the entire film. Almost...
ah yes - the remake...
ReplyDeleteBut consider the sequel - The Wicker Tree...
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