The Wicker Man Book, Vinyl Record, CD's & DVD Box
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- The Wicker Man, a classic 1973 British Folk Horror film, is one of my favorite movies of all time. Here's my Wicker Man collection including the new John Walsh hardcover book "The Wicker Man - The Official Story Of The Film", two CD Soundtrack releases, a limited edition DVD Boxset from Anchor Bay and the Silva Screen limited edition which vinyl record release.
I am no film buff, but this film has always been a favourite of mine too. Rather enjoy watching folk reacting to it these days. Edward Woodward was part of my youth in a dark TV show called Callan that my parents used to watch. There was an old joke about him appearing on stage in a theatre but his name on the billboard had lost most of the consonants, thus he is forever known in this household as 'Ewa Woowa'. Well I thought it was funny. One of my favourite actors.
I've heard of Callan, but have never seen it. Wicker Man kind of dominates his career now, which is ironic, since when the film was first released, it was a dismal failure. Took decades for the world to catch up. He was also The Equalizer. Thanks so much.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Well, honestly, I remember feeling much the same about him when he got the Equalizer gig as I did about Terry Williams in Dire Straits as we previously briefly discussed. I was really pleased for him.
@@martinstarnes2237 lol - I can understand that. The Wicker Man was such a failure after its release - so yea - I get being happy for him with the success of the Equalizer. Of course, the irony is now he's remembered for the Wicker Man. Time caught up with him.
I don’t know how I missed seeing “The Wicker Man.” Of all the film genres, nothing beats a “great” horror movie in my book. (“Great” being the operative word) It’s on my list of movies to watch. You certainly are the go-to guy for all things “Wicker Man.”
I hope you enjoy it. It's like nothing else you've ever seen. It's unique and to me unforgettable.
I first saw it on it's debut on British TV maybe around 78, as a 14 year old it had a profound effect on me, who can not be effected by that ending. It's without doubt one of my favourite films, probably favourite . It's of its time, but yet not dated, the music, cracking.
I think this must have been the start of my love of Folk Rock? The silver double CD was the first album from the original master tapes, it was due a release when the film was made I think.
When it was shown in cinemas in the UK it was a B movie to Don't Look Now, which has Equal status in the horror genre without being a horror movie. What a double bill!!!
Thanks for getting it out there Alan.
Thanks Keith - you are so right. They editied the film down to show as the opener to Donald Sutherland's Don't Look Now. And then the full length film was thought lost for decades. They've been piecing it back together since. The original Trunk soundtrack release was in mono because they simply took the edited film soundtrack, so has some dialog, sound effects and the songs left in....was missing Gently Johnny which was cut. When they re-edited the film, it includes that great scene and song and then finally Silva released that great soundtrack CD as you said.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I think the soundtrack tapes made at the time went missing and thought lost forever . Gentle Journey is a gem.
@@keitholiver1299 Yea. Gently Johnny is a gem - great in the film - played in the pub as the soundtrack to Willow taking another young man above them.
I'm with you. This is one of the all-time great films. I haven't seen the Cage version.
@@stevecloutier8673 after the original the Cage version is horrible. And I like Cage. But he was awful in remake.
Always loved this film, that's a real cool book and I'm jealous of the vinyl. Edward Woodward's second wife Michele Dotrice was/is famous in Britain for the popular 70's comedy show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, her sister Karen was briefly famous as one of the 2 children in Mary Poppins and her late father actor Roy Dotrice holds a Guinness World Record for the most character voices (224) in audiobook narration for the 'A Game of Thrones' series.(I can't help spouting trivia at every available opportunity).
@@markspooner1224 mark. That is some great trivia. I’ve never even heard of those shows. But of course here in the USA.
This film struck a chord when I saw it on TV as a kid. Paganism winning out over Christianity really creeped me out. I now have it on Blu Ray but haven’t played it yet. I need to be in the right frame of mind before I return to that island. 🤷♂️
I was young when I saw it too. Permanently imprinted in my brain, and still holds up perfectly. My kids watched it with me last year, and LOVED it. Thanks so much.
Haven't watched this film since the 80's...definitely my kind of horror film. Do you have Bone Tomahawk in your collection? 👍
@@DerekPugh-uj4yd no. I’ve heard of it but never saw it. I have to check that out. Thanks for the reminder.
Another one I've never seen lol.
Its unlike anything else -
Do you prefer the theatrical or Final cut of The Wicker Man?
A lot of Wicker Man footage that was not part of the completed cut was buried underground, lost forever.
I like Nick Coppola (Cage), but not the remake of TWM.
Face/Off is one of my faves
Isn't there a Midsommar directors cut as well?
People seem to not like the theatrical cut as they think you lose the history of Edward Woodward's character, but I thinks its fine. But I certainly prefer the extended cut at 99 minutes, a bit more explicit. The quality of the film changes on the extended cut, because the lost material was found but they did the best they could with it. The blu-ray / DVD I have of Midsommer is 147 minutes plus a documentary.
I bought the box set several years ago. I didn't know it was a numbered release. I probably noticed the number in the back, but just didn't think much of the meaning. I did read there were cuts made to the movie prior release. The 99 minute version has inserted a deleted scene but the scene is a lower quality clip (though it's very valuable - it's a little soft and you can tell form viewing which is the re-inserted scene). I think there may be another scene added but can't recall. I did read the movie was edited but it was so long ago I can't recall if all the deleted scenes were put back in the movie. The dance by willow while the constable is watching is highly erotic.
I did see the Nick Cage version. Total crapfest. The critics, and rightly so, called it worse movie of the year (POS in short).
Follow-up: A body double used for Ms. Ekland's dance. She was pregnant at the time.
thanks. In the extended version, they did add the missing footage and yes your correct it is a lesser quality and very apparent - you can't miss it. even so, it's worth having in there. yes Britt Ekland was early pregnant, not that you can really tell. They show her breasts but when she's gyrating against the wall and you see her back and bottom, that is not hers. She actually was quite upset that used another bottom. She said it was a "fatter ass" than hers...lol. Looked very nice to me...lol
Alan, I don't like wicker. It is very uncomfortable to sit in and it can catch on your clothes. I wonder what paganism is like on Long Island? It's rough here in New Orleans. That white vinyl is not virgin..... you've had your hands all over it. Now I gotta watch Wicker Man....
Your from New Orleans, With your Devil Dolls in the shops, Marie Laveaus House Of Voodoo et all... this Pagan stuff won't bother you. Try sitting on wicker in more than your underwear...It'll be more comfortable. Enjoy the Wicker Man...it's awesome
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I am sure that I will enjoy it. You are probably right. I shouldn't sit on wicker in my underwear 😂🤣
@@davidkunzli680 If you ever do watch it at some point - let me know what your think.
The Wicker Man is great. I highly recommend these other mystery and suspense films:
The Long Good Friday (1980)
The Accused (1949)
Blow out (1981)
The Upturned Glass (1947)
Judgment Night (1993)
Footsteps in the Fog (1955)
Dial M for Murder (1954)
No Way Out (1987)
Mulholland Drive (2001)
Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: The Murder at Road Hill House (2013)
Snowball (1960)
Term of Trial (1962)
Return from the Ashes (1965)
Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
Marathon Man (1976)
Vertigo (1958)
Dead Calm (1989)
Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde (1971)
Jagged Edge (1985)
Eyewitness (1981)
The October Man (1947)
The Birds (1963)
Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993)
2 Days in the Valley (1996)
The Searchers (1956)
Close My Eyes (1991)
Mona Lisa (1986)
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
The Edge (1997)
Jackie Brown (1997)
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
Shooting the Past (1999)
The Wrong Man (1956)
Gangster No. 1 (2000)
Time Without Pity (1957)
The Naked Edge (1961)
Nicholas Nickleby (2002)
The Day of the Triffids (1963)
Chappaquiddick (2017)
Whitechapel (2009 TV series S01)
Wanted for Murder (1946)
The Other Boleyn Girl (2003)
Sole Survivor (1970)
Strangers on a Train (1951)
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010)
Dear Murderer (1947)
Bleak House (TV series 2005)
Conflict (1945)
Kiss the Blood Off My Hands (1948)
The Night Visitor (1971)
Fear Is the Key (1972)
The Lorelei (1990)
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956)
In My Father's Den (2004)
Scarlet Street (1945)
Double Indemnity (1944)
The Last of Sheila (1973)
No Night Is Too Long (2002)
Frenzy (1972)
Archangel (2005)
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Closing the Ring (2007)
The Fugitive (1993)
U Turn (1997)
The Watcher in the Woods (1980)
The Dead Zone (1983)
Double Jeopardy (1999)
The Hot Spot (1990)
Hard Eight (1996)
The Big Clock (1948)
A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)
Jack the Ripper (1988 TV series)
Personal Affair (1953)
North by Northwest (1959)
The Boys (1962)
The Prestige (2006)
The Scarlet Claw (1944)
After Hours (1985)
The Wooden Horse (1950)
Went the Day Well? (1942)
Lawn Dogs (1997)
Death on the Nile (1978)
Witchfinder General (1968)
Paradox (2009 TV series S01E01/E02)
Conspiracy (2001)
The Night Digger (1971)
Black Book (2006)
Stage Fright (1950)
Out of Time (2003)
The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970)
Sorry, Wrong Number (1948)
The City of the Dead (1960)
The Red Shoes (1948)
The Long Dark Hall (1951)
Breakdown (1997)
So Long at the Fair (1950)
The Man Who Never Was (1956)
Stalag 17 (1953)
Paper Mask (1990)
Web of Evidence/Beyond This Place (1959)
A Canterbury Tale (1944)
Marnie (1964)
The Birthday Present (1957)
The Third Key/The Long Arm (1956)
Village of the Damned (1960)
The Murder Game (2003 TV series)
Cast a Dark Shadow (1955)
In the Heat of the Night (1967)
The Fog (1980)
The Final Countdown (1980)
Calculated Risk (1963)
The Devil Rides Out (1968)
Across the Bridge (1957)
Handgun (1983)
Fargo (2014-2015 TV series S01/S02)
Vanishing Act (1986)
Eden Lake (2008)
Matchpoint (2005)
Dressed to Kill (1980)
The Guardian (1984)
Rear Window (1954)
23 Paces to Baker Street (1956)
Joy Ride (2001)
Prime Suspect (1991 TV series S01)
Reign of Terror/The Black Book (1949)
The Sum of All Fears (2002)
Don't Talk to Strange Men (1962)
Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
The Vanishing (1988)
Where Eagles Dare (1969)
Prime Suspect (1982)
The Wreck of the Mary Deare (1959)
Under Suspicion (1991)
Southern Comfort (1981)
Pack of Lies (1987)
Gosford Park (2001)
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
Blow-up (1966)
The Game (1997)
Never Let Go (1960)
Déjà Vu (2006)
Happy Now (2001)
The Third Man (1949)
The Scapegoat (1959)
True Detective (2014 TV series S01)
Time After Time (1979)
For Them That Trespass (1949)
The Walking Stick (1970)
Quatermass and the Pit (1967)
The Suspect (1944)
The Boys from Brazil (1978)
Shadow of a Doubt (1943)
Chase a Crooked Shadow (1958)
The Missing (2014 TV series S01)
Séance on a Wet Afternoon (1964)
Flashpoint (1984)
The Exorcist (1973)
Gone Baby Gone (2007)
The Woman in Black (1989)
And Soon the Darkness (1970)
Waking the Dead - Thin Air (2002 TV series S02E07)
Evil Under the Sun (1982)
The Changeling (1980)
Separate Lies (2005)
The Medusa Touch (1978)
The Sniper (1952)
Scandal Sheet (1952)
The Hollow Crown (2012 TV series S01E01-03)
Frequency (2000)
Rope (1948)
The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1986)
The Collector (1965)
Frantic (1988)
The Ninth Gate (1999)
The Ghost Writer (2010)
Road Games (1981)
Whodunnit? (2013 TV series)
The Thing (1982)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
An Affair in Mind (1988)
In a Stranger's Hand (1991)
Psycho (1960)
The Day of the Jackal (1973)
The Fall (2013 TV series S01)
Nowhere to Go (1958)
Duel (1971)
Layer Cake (2004)
The Hill (1965)
The Spanish Prisoner (1997)
Cash on Demand (1961)
Sergeant Rutledge (1960)
Midnight Run (1988)
The Damned (1962)
11:14 (2003)
Murder by Decree (1979)
Call Northside 777 (1958)
Gone Girl (2014)
Sahara (1943)
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
I've seen many of these, but I won't live long enough for them all...lol. Nice to see Day Of The Triffids, another favorite of mine, that I own. Did you ever see Race With The Devil (with Peter Fonda and Loretta Swift). Kind of fits in here. Love that one as well. Thanks so much for your amazing list.