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Preview: The Wicker Man 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition (Vintage Classics Bluray)

THE WICKER MAN has had an enduring fascination for audiences since its release in 1973. A unique and bone-fide horror masterpiece, brilliantly scripted by Anthony Schaffer (Sleuth, Frenzy) and featuring an astounding performance by the legendary Christopher Lee. Director Robin Hardy’s atmospheric use of location, unsettling imagery and haunting soundtrack gradually builds to one of the most terrifying and iconic climaxes in modern cinema.
When a young girl mysteriously disappears, Police Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) travels to a remote Scottish island to investigate. But this pastoral community , led by the strange Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee) is not what it seems as the devoutley religious detective soon uncovers a secret society of wanton lust and pagan blasphemy. Can Howie now stop the cults ultimate sacrifice before he himself comes face to face with the horror of THE WICKER MAN?

  • 5-disc set , with pop-up artwork in rigid ‘book’ casing.
  • includes all 3 cuts of the film restored in 4K
  • exclusive EP from Heavenly Records featuring artists such a Katy J Pearson covering classic tracks from The Wicker Man soundtrack.
  • 64-page booklet, including an introduction from Justin and Dominic Hardy
  • brand-new essays from Ritual author David Pinner, Rosie Fletcher, Editor of Den Of Geek and John Walsh, author of forthcoming Titan book The Wicker Man The Official Story of the Film
  • 3 Summerisle postcards
  • 2 posters of new and original artwork

You can pre-order HERE.

 

DISC BREAKDOWN
UHD 1
FEATURE – THE FINAL CUT
Revisiting the locations of The Wicker Man
The Wicker Man at 50
Robin Hardy’s Script – The Lost Ending
Interview with Britt Ekland
Worshipping The Wicker Man
The Music of The Wicker Man
Interview with Robin Hardy (2013)
Interview with Robin Hardy & Christopher Lee (1979)
New Trailer
Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
Burnt Offering: The Cult of the Wicker Man
Wicker Man Enigma

UHD 2
FEATURE – THE DIRECTOR’S CUT
FEATURE – THE THEATRICAL CUT
Audio Commentary with Robin Hardy, Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward
Making of The Commentary

BD 1
FEATURE – THE FINAL CUT
Revisiting the locations of The Wicker Man
The Wicker Man at 50
Robin Hardy’s Script – The Lost Ending
Interview with Britt Ekland
Worshipping The Wicker Man
The Music of The Wicker Man
Interview with Robin Hardy (2013)
Interview with Robin Hardy & Christopher Lee (1979)
New Trailer
Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
Burnt Offering: The Cult of the Wicker Man
Wicker Man Enigma

BD 2
FEATURE – THE DIRECTOR’S CUT
FEATURE – THE THEATRICAL CUT
Audio Commentary with Robin Hardy, Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward
Making of The Commentary

DISC 5 – CD EP Katy J Pearson & Friends present songs from The Wicker Man

01. Katy J Pearson, Drug Store Romeo’s, Sarah Meth, Evie Hilyer-Ziegler – Fire Leaps
02. Katy J Pearson & Broadside Hacks – Willow’s Song
03. Katy J Pearson & H. Hawkline – Gently Johnny
04. Katy J Pearson & Orbury Common, Bert Ussher – Maypole
05. Broadside Hacks – Corn Rigs
06. Katy J Pearson & Broadside Hacks – Lullaby
07. Katy J Pearson & H. Hawkline – Gently Johnny (Stone Club Remix)
08. Katy J Pearson – Willow’s Song (Richard Norris Ritual Mix)
09. Katy J Pearson – Willow’s Song album version

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