The Wicker Man (1973)

Now cult classic starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward. Written by the late Anthony Shaffer and directed by Robin Hardy on a shoe string budget. A missing girl prompts a police sergeant to investigate her whereabouts on a secluded Scottish island. However, as the locals deny her existence the deeply religious police sergeant is exposed to the islands deep and somewhat disturbing Pagan beliefs and rituals. Questioning religion, Christianity and demonstrating actual Pagan practises for the first time, this is a really interesting and original film. With a history that has seen it heavily cut, lack cinema distribution and the eventual loss of the original print its definatley shrowded in mystery. With an almost musical quality, this early british thriller/horror is definatly worth a watch.
7/10