[kj] The Wicker Man

[Alexander Smith]

Peter....
Oh, I don't begrudge other people considering it a horror film, I just 
don't find it, well, horrifying.

I've heard about a proposed re-make as well (with Nicholas Cage -- why 
does he still get parts? -- playing Sgt. Howie).

It'll be tragic trash, undoubtedly.

Haven't heard of "Darklands". Sounds intriguing.

Cheers,
Alex in NYC







On Sunday, October 30, 2005, at 05:50 AM, Peter Moltesen wrote:

> Alex.
>
> I agree absolutely, but if people want to see it as a horror film then 
> its
> up to them. What really worries me is the stories I have read about a
> supposed (small 'h') hollywood remake - no doubt it'll be utterly, 
> utterly
> excreble and will just tarnish the memory of the original.
>
> Have you ever seen a film called Darklands ? It takes the plot and 
> updates
> it. Its set in Wales and it might also be of interest as the music is 
> by
> John Murphy
>
> Peter
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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>>
>> I got in a huge debate on the ILX boards about this. I adore "The
>> Wicker Man," but I just don't consider it a "horror" film (a
>> suspense-filled mystery, maybe). When I think horror, I'd sooner cite
>> "The Shining" or "The Exorcist". "The Wicker Man" is fucking 
>> brilliant,
>> but it simply isn't scary. Creepy at best.
>>
>> Alex in NYC
>>
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, October 29, 2005, at 04:24 PM, A. Madani wrote:
>>
>>> Oh, it's quite a good story -- well-written and well-acted.  It's 
>>> also
>>> nice to see a horror film that doesn't *quite* fit the standard 
>>> horror
>>> genre, meaning this one has a sly sense of humour in it as well.
>>>
>>> Being something of an old softie, I found the ending a bit hard to
>>> take. I'll not elaborate since I wouldn't want to provide any 
>>> spoilers
>>> for those who haven't seen it & might want to.
>>>
>>> So all in all, there's some good entertainment to be had, just not my
>>> pint o' stout.
>>>
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