Three different cuts of The Wicker Man get the 4K treatment for the upcoming disc re-release of The Wicker Man.
With a full theatrical re-release planned for June 21st, celebrations are well underway for the 50th anniversary of the iconic British horror movie The Wicker Man. Robin Hardy’s film will also, as promised, be receiving a fresh physical media release, as it makes its debut on the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format.
Earmarked for September 4th 2023, the special Collector’s Edition release has now gone up for preorder. It’s quite the collection too, with three different cuts of the film remastered, and five discs in the package. You’re also getting this little lot as well…
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
You can find more information on the release, and order yourself a copy here.
Note that the more recent remake, starring Nicolas Cage, is not included in the collection.
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