‘The Wicker Man’ Returns to Cinemas For a One-Night-Only 4K Screening

‘The Wicker Man’ Makes a Grand Return to Cinemas with a Special One-Night-Only 4K Screening

For aficionados of timeless films and peculiar musicals, an important date to mark on your calendars is June 21st. On this day, an unforgettable encounter awaits with ‘The Wicker Man.’ To celebrate the movie’s 50th anniversary, Studiocanal UK has announced a remarkable one-night-only 4K screening exclusively on the big screen. Regrettably, this invitation is limited to those residing in the UK, with no screenings planned for our friends across the pond in the US. However, we can hope they relish the experience on behalf of the rest of us! This announcement follows closely after the exciting news that the film would receive a stunning 4K UHD makeover for enjoyable home viewing, providing some consolation for those outside the UK.

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‘The Wicker Man’ intertwines elements of horror, paganism, and music, creating a timeless classic about a police officer out of his depth. When Sergeant Neil Howie (Edward Woodward) receives news of a young woman’s disappearance from the remote Scottish island of Summerisle, he embarks on a plane journey to investigate this peculiar incident. As a devout Christian, the officer is shocked and repulsed by the islanders’ pagan practices, finding himself trapped in a bewildering maze with profound consequences. Christopher Lee takes on the role of the island’s leader, accompanied by Britt Ekland as the alluring innkeeper’s daughter. The film also features appearances by Ingrid Pitt, Diane Cilento, Ian Campbell, and Lindsay Kemp.

The 1970s proved to be a thrilling decade for horror enthusiasts, and ‘The Wicker Man’ set the stage before the arrival of titles like ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,’ ‘The Tenant,’ ‘Halloween,’ ‘Alien,’ ‘Dawn of the Dead,’ ‘Jaws,’ ‘The Omen,’ ‘Eraserhead,’ ‘Carrie,’ ‘The Hills Have Eyes,’ and ‘Suspiria.’ It was truly an incredible time to visit the cinema. Recently, the cult following surrounding ‘The Wicker Man’ has gained momentum, with Andy Serkis revealing that his production company would support a TV adaptation.

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But What About Nicolas Cage?

Absolutely! If you’ve heard of ‘The Wicker Man,’ it’s highly likely that your mind immediately recalls THE BEES! In 2006, Neil LaBute took on the challenge of creating a reimagined version of the original film, featuring Nicolas Cage as a police officer once again investigating the disappearance of a young girl, but this time on an island off the Pacific Northwest. The film has garnered a cult following for various reasons (one of them being a scene where Cage, dressed as a bear, delivers a powerful blow to a woman’s face). However, its underlying anti-feminist themes might have contributed to its lackluster performance at the box office.

While it may not be foreseeable for Cage’s version of ‘The Wicker Man’ to arrive in a theater near you in 4K anytime soon, those in the UK should not miss the opportunity to secure tickets for a one-night-only chance to experience the original film like never before. Take a glimpse of the trailer for ‘The Wicker Man’ below.

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More about Classic film screenings

• Studiocanal UK – Official website of Studiocanal UK, the distributor of ‘The Wicker Man’ 4K screening.
• IMDb: The Wicker Man (1973) – IMDb page for the original 1973 version of ‘The Wicker Man’.
• Collider: The Wicker Man Sequel – Article discussing the possibility of a TV adaptation of ‘The Wicker Man’ by Andy Serkis’ production company.
• IMDb: The Wicker Man (2006) – IMDb page for the 2006 remake of ‘The Wicker Man’ starring Nicolas Cage.