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Crime thriller, disturbing fantasy, or folk horror – the 1973 cult hit The Wicker Man refuses categorisation.

In 1973, The Wicker Man and The Exorcist turned heads.

Swedish actress's ordeal with a body double in The Wicker Man is revealed 50 years later in a forthcoming book on the classic horror film

Discover the 15 worst films ever, as rated by Rotten Tomatoes. Critically panned and truly bottom-tier cinema.

The summer solstice (which falls today) has been a time of celebration and religious rituals since the dawn of mankind. Some associate the event with neo-druidic gatherings at Stonehenge and the like, others with ghastly human sacrifices to placate the Old Gods – while many see the solstice as simply a time to celebrate the

The satirical masterpiece goes well beyond what one expects from folk horror, with Edward Woodward as the priggish cop sent to investigate a pagan island

Studio Canal is giving The Wicker Man a 5-disc collector's edition release, as well as a new digital and steelbook release

On May Day, we go in search of the locations for one of Britain’s most legendary horror films, 50 years later.

Island settings, such as Enys Men and The Banshees of Inisherin, speak of the isolation and helplessness we feel in this era of pandemic and sociopolitical division

Craving more black magic, demonic rituals, and secret knowledge? These 20 must-read books dive into the occult for delightfully evil scares.