The Wicker Man

The Wicker Man

Some sacrifices must be made

PG-13 2006 · 102 min · ★ 4.3 (1K) · Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community.

Directed by Neil LaBute · Written by Neil LaBute

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