The Wicker Man (1973)

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The Wicker Man Blu-ray

The Wicker Man Blu-ray

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https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=11750

StudioCanal will release a three-disc special edition of director Robin Hardy's classic film The Wicker Man, starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, and Diane Cilento. The release will be available for purchase online and in stores across the United Kingdom on October 13th.

Official synopsis: Cult horror classic in which a devout Christian policeman (Edward Woodward) is summoned to a remote Scottish island to investigate the disappearance of a child. While there he uncovers a bizarre pagan cult, led by Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee). As preparations for a sinister ritual celebration reach fever pitch, the policeman begins to realise what role the islanders intend him to play. Britt Ekland and Ingrid Pitt co-star.

Content:

Disc 1: "The Final Cut" (HD), the UK theatrical Cut (HD) & the Director's Cut (HD but with seamless branching to extra scenes in SD only) & audio commentary for Director's Cut
Disc 2: Supplemental Features
Disc 3: The Soundtrack

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[demoni]

Great news! Been waiting for this on Blu-ray! Love both the theatrical and the extended version, so this will be a treat!

[Frere Fitch]

I'm sure this will just include the theatrical version, unless Roger Corman has finally found his extended print.

The shorter version does have some advantage over the director's cut, such as the improved opening, which cuts straight to the striking seqeunce of Howie flying to the island. Some of the mainland exposition in the DC is a little too blunt, imo.

[demoni]

Originally Posted by Frere Fitch

I'm sure this will just include the theatrical version, unless Roger Corman has finally found his extended print.

The director's (or extended) cut is out on UK DVD.

[ZeTi]

Holy crap, awesome

[Frere Fitch]

Originally Posted by demoni

The director's (or extended) cut is out on UK DVD.

Sorry, I meant to say in 1080p.

[demoni]

Originally Posted by Frere Fitch

Sorry, I meant to say in 1080p.

Well, the extra scenes are of pretty low quality on the DVD, so I guess we won't be seeing them on a Blu-ray release. Maybe as extras, but not likely inserted into the movie.

Love the theatrical cut as well, and I'll be buying this no matter what. I can just keep my special edition DVD as a supplement.

[johndoyle123]

hello im new ,,,,

but just to say it appears this title has been delayed until october 2010 ,,

amazon , play and hmv state this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Wickerma.../dp/B002VD5SB0

shame it was a film i would rather have sooner than later

[johndoyle123]

its been delayed until october if play.com hmv and amazon are to be believed

[M]

I can't believe I never knew Edward Woodward's name aswell as many others who I'm sure enjoyed his acting career, just recently over the last few months he was involved with a few shows in the UK and I had no idea he had passed away.

I have to admit this movie is one I have never fully watched but I have caught the best part of the middle to the end and what I did see was very disturbing and I don't think I could sit through the whole thing for the very reason.

More terrifying than any recent horror movie for sure, Rest In Peace Edward Woodward.

[demoni]

Originally Posted by M

More terrifying than any recent horror movie for sure

+1

Right on!

[Weirded Wonder]

October 18th, 2010 cannot come soon enough. I love the original.

[gunner99]

Originally Posted by johndoyle123

hello im new ,,,,

but just to say it appears this title has been delayed until october 2010 ,,

amazon , play and hmv state this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Wickerma.../dp/B002VD5SB0

shame it was a film i would rather have sooner than later

The link that you have provided is to the crappy Nicolas Cage remake of this movie, not the original.

There is no information on Amazon UK surrounding a release date for a blu ray version of the original movie unfortunately.

[the blob]

Actually I think that's just Amazon making a cover-art mess. I think Lionsgate have the rights to the remake in the UK? That one's listed as Optimum, who have the rights to the original.

[Banned User]

Can't wait for this!

Originally Posted by M

I can't believe I never knew Edward Woodward's name aswell as many others who I'm sure enjoyed his acting career, just recently over the last few months he was involved with a few shows in the UK and I had no idea he had passed away..

He was also good in Hot Fuzz

[gunner99]

Originally Posted by the blob

Actually I think that's just Amazon making a cover-art mess. I think Lionsgate have the rights to the remake in the UK? That one's listed as Optimum, who have the rights to the original.

I really hope that you are right. Will be a day one purchase for me if this is the original version of the movie.

In addition to the cover being the remake of this movie, Amazon have also listed Nicolas Cage under the Product description. Fingers crossed that this is a mistake also.

[the blob]

Same date and no official cover. At least they got the credits right.

Play.com - Wicker Man

Still, I'm not getting my hopes up until it's officially announced by Optimum as it's been on and off for a while now..

[johndoyle123]

any idea if this and kind hearts are actually getting release both have had there pre-order pages removed ,,,,,, on play and hmv

[bladelia]

Originally Posted by johndoyle123

any idea if this and kind hearts are actually getting release both have had there pre-order pages removed ,,,,,, on play and hmv

It looks like they have pulled it completely as Hmv have just now cancelled my pre order . B@llocks

[johndoyle123]

Originally Posted by bladelia

It looks like they have pulled it completely as Hmv have just now cancelled my pre order . B@llocks

apparently it,s been pulled because they are doing a full blown restoration so take it as good news

better to have no disc than one that could possibly be a let down ?