Followed by
The Wicker Tree (2010)
Remade as
The Wicker Man (2006)
References
Rashômon (1950)
- The shots directly into the trees/sun are taken directly from Rashômon, especially the ones in which the camera racks focus from the trees to the setting sun behind them. This is used to reference the 'rashomon' of conflicting stories Howie gets about Rowan's identity
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Referenced in
Chôjin densetsu Urotsukidôji: Mirai hen (1993) (V)
Darklands (1996)
Abre los ojos (1997)
- The "sun and man" logo of L.E. is a blurred promotional image from The Wicker Man.
The Fast Show Live (1998) (V)
Bleeder (1999)
'The League of Gentlemen': Behind the Scenes (2000) (TV)
- Referenced by name
"Coupling: The Cupboard of Patrick's Love (#1.6)" (2000)
- video Patrick tapes from tv
Zoolander (2001)
- The featureless wicker head as Mugatu shows Zoolander - "the future of fashion".
Discovering 'Evil Dead' (2002) (V)
The Rules of Attraction (2002)
Singing and Dancing on a Sunday (2002) (V)
Gorillaz: Phase One - Celebrity Take Down (2002) (V)
- A still from this film is used during the documentary.
New Guy (2003)
Chick Flick: The Miracle Mike Story (2003)
- Photography of Mike sculpture in downtown Fruita
Iron Maiden: Visions of the Beast (2003) (V)
- video clip "The Wicker Man"
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) (TV)
- Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Michael and Claire: A Portrait of Love and Dreams (2004)
The Village (2004)
- Character dressed as animal with red cloak; masks made of pig heads; small, isolated comunity in modern with old lifestyle
Biohazard 4 (2005) (VG)
- The plotline of the cop searching for a little girl while invesigating a pagan religion is used in Biohazard 4.
Britain's 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches (2005) (TV)
- They talk about this influence on a sketch in the league of gentlemen.
Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005) (V)
- Video case is shown.
Hostel (2005)
- "How Do" song is lifted from the Wicker Man and placed in similar context of sexual manipulation
When a Stranger Calls (2006)
- At the party, a wicker man is seen on fire
"Screenwipe: (#2.2)" (2006)
- Mentioned.
Hot Fuzz (2007)
- Policeman moves to small village. Villagers all involved in a cult.
"Have I Got News for You: (#33.6)" (2007)
- Referenced by name
Truly, Madly, Cheaply!: British B Movies (2008) (TV)
- Referenced by name
33 (2008)
- The whole short is an homage of sorts to The Wicker Man (source: Matías Nicieza)
The Commune (2009)
- The Doctor's yellow turtleneck and 1970s sports coat in the dinner scene and last scene visually homage Christopher Lee's.
Featured in
Scream Greats, Vol. 2: Satanism and Witchcraft (1986)
- Includes clips from this.
Killing Zoe (1993)
- In the apartment, "The Wicker Man" is on the television
Shallow Grave (1994)
"Seriously Funny: An Argument for Comedy" (1996)
Nightmare Theatre's Late Night Chill-o-Rama Horror Show Vol. 1 (1996) (V)
- This film's theatrical trailer is featured.
The Many Faces of Christopher Lee (1996) (V)
The Wicker Man Enigma (2001) (V)
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) (TV)
- Clips are shown.
Britain's 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches (2005) (TV)
- A clip is shown.
Truly, Madly, Cheaply!: British B Movies (2008) (TV)
- Clips are shown
Scotland on Screen (2009) (TV)
- Clips shown and discussed
Spoofed in
"Brass Eye: Paedophilia (#2.0)" (2001)
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