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The Wicker Man Steve A. Wiggins

The Wicker Man By Steve A. Wiggins

The Wicker Man by Steve A. Wiggins


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Summary

Many fans of Robin Hardy's The Wicker Man (1973) may know that this classic is considered a fine sample of folk horror. Holiday horror draws its energy from the featured festive day, here May Day. Wiggins delineates what holiday horror is and surveys various aspects of the Citizen Kane of horror movies that utilize the holiday.

The Wicker Man Summary

The Wicker Man by Steve A. Wiggins

Many fans of Robin Hardy's The Wicker Man (1973) may know that this classic is considered a fine sample of folk horror. Few will consider that it's also a prime example of holiday horror. Holiday horror draws its energy from the featured festive day, here May Day. Sergeant Neil Howie (Edward Woodward), a Christian copper, is lured to the remote Scottish island Summerisle where, hidden from the eyes of all, a thriving Celtic, pagan religion holds sway. His arrival at the start of the May Day celebration is no accident. The clash between religions, fought on the landscape of the holiday, drives the story to its famous conclusion.

In this Devil's Advocate, Steve A. Wiggins delineates what holiday horror is and surveys various aspects of the Citizen Kane of horror movies that utilize the holiday. Beginning with a brief overview of Beltane and how May Day has been celebrated, this study considers the role of sexuality and fertility in the film. Conflicting with Howie's Christian principles, this leads to an exploration of his theology as contrasted with that of Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee) and his tenants. Such differences in belief make the fiery ending practically inevitable.

The Wicker Man Reviews

'Wiggins proves an engaging, erudite commentator on assorted interlinked elements, with the recurring holiday horror themes (notably, sacrifice) running parallel to an examination of the origins of what we know as holidays / vacations and a consideration of religion's transformation through the centuries... Wiggins' highly perceptive and refreshing study will provide yet another excuse to revisit and celebrate one of Britain's greatest achievements in the genre.' Steven West, FrightFest

About Steve A. Wiggins

Steve A. Wiggins is an independent scholar who has previously held teaching posts at Nashotah House Seminary, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Rutgers University and Montclair State University.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Holiday Horror

Chapter 2: May Day

Chapter 3: Scary Sex

Chapter 4: The Horror of Theology

Conclusion: Conflict and Legacy

Additional information

NGR9781837643882
9781837643882
1837643881
The Wicker Man by Steve A. Wiggins
New
Paperback
Liverpool University Press
2023-08-01
120
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