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Head back to Summerisle and discover the dark secrets of the harvest with our Ultimate Guide to The Wicker Man<\/em>, the 1973 classic that defined the folk horror genre and gave us one of cinema\u2019s most unsettling images.<\/span><\/h2>\n

The peace of a rural idyll is rarely what it seems, and never more so than in British Lion\u2019s nightmarish interpretation of David Pinner\u2019s novel \u2018Ritual\u2019. The Ultimate Guide to 1973’s\u00a0The Wicker Man<\/em> takes you deep into a world of pagan faith, deceit and human sacrifice – this full colour magazine is an essential for any fan of Classic Monsters, Christopher Lee or the darker side of storytelling.<\/p>\n

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We take you through the film\u2019s development from its origins in Pinner\u2019s novel to the glorious finished motion picture, and celebrate the keen creative minds that brought it to the screen. Director Robin Hardy and screenwriter Anthony Shaffer crafted a story of old religion and contemporary terror, creating a movie world where tension and dread can chill the blood far more than any baying monster. Within the pages of this magazine guide to The Wicker Man<\/em> you\u2019ll discover a range of articles with a wealth of information and insight about the making of the movie and its place in horror culture.<\/p>\n

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Each page boasts beautifully restored stills from the movie, making this\u00a0Wicker Man<\/em> magazine a vibrant and colourful feast for the eyes. Our renowned use of full colour print processes gives even black and white stills a depth that monochrome print simply can\u2019t produce, so every image looks its best. With its clean, timeless design and high-end production values, this Ultimate Guide to The Wicker Man<\/em> is the perfect way to gain a fresh appreciation of one of horror\u2019s most enduring classics.<\/p>\n

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Naturally, no guide to The Wicker Man<\/em> would be complete without celebrating the work of those behind the camera. From Pinner himself, whose original work planted the seeds of Summerisle\u2019s failed harvest, to director Hardy and screenwriter Shaffer, there are biographies on the talented artists whose skill created the movie\u2019s hypnotic recipe. You\u2019ll meet cinematographer Harry Waxman, composer Paul Giovanni, producer Peter Snell and many others, learning about the many projects they worked on.<\/p>\n

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The May Day celebrations are starting, and the streets are thronged with masked revellers. That Punch costume looks a little uncomfortable though – perhaps it\u2019s best to let someone else wear it for the parade, and relax at the Green Man Inn with the Ultimate Guide to The Wicker Man<\/em>. It\u2019s a must-have for any movie fan, and sure to leave you feeling right at home on Summerisle, even if that strange wooden construction does look a little ominous\u2026<\/p>\n

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  • 36 pages<\/li>\n
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  • Full colour throughout<\/li>\n
  • Luxury gloss laminated cover<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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