Folk Horror Classic 'THE WICKER MAN' Coming To 4K Ultra HD with 5-DISC SET!
In celebration of the folk horror classic, ‘THE WICKER MAN’ turning 50 this year, the folks at StudioCanal are releasing a massive collectors set that any fan would die to have. The 1973 film will return to cinemas June 21 in 4K, and it’s also hitting 4K UHD as a special Collector’s Edition, Steelbook & Digital from September 4.
4K discs are REGION FREE so yes you can buy it here in the states.
“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.”
Special Features include:
5-disc 4K UHD collector’s edition rigid ‘book’ pop-up packaging, including all 3 cuts of the film restored in 4K
X1 exclusive EP featuring artists from Heavenly records covering songs from the soundtrack
64 page booklet, featuring brand new essays
3 ‘postcards from Summerisle’
2 posters (original theatrical artwork and new artwork)
Extras included on the disc are:
NEW – Locations featurette
NEW – Shaffer and Hardy
NEW – Robin Hardy’s original script
NEW – Interview with Britt Ekland
Worshipping The Wicker Man
The Music of The Wicker Man
Interview with Robin Hardy (2013)
Interview with Robin Hardy and Christopher Lee (1979)
Making of commentary
Trailers
Stills gallery
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 (Lee) is not what it seems as the devoutly 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?
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