{"product_id":"the-wicker-man-9781837643882","title":"The Wicker Man","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eRobin Hardys The Wicker Man (1973) is a classic folk horror and holiday horror film that explores the clash between religions, fought on the landscape of May Day. Sergeant Neil Howie is lured to Summerisle, where a Celtic, pagan religion holds sway, and his arrival at the start of the May Day celebration is no accident. This study considers the role of sexuality and fertility in the film, leading to an exploration of Howies theology as contrasted with that of Lord Summerisle and his tenants. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 120 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 August 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Liverpool University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany fans of Robin Hardys The Wicker Man (1973) may know that this classic is considered a fine sample of folk horror. Few will consider that its 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 144g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 135 x 192 x 12 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781837643882\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve A. Wiggins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44515871195386,"sku":"9781837643882","price":20.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1692374634428_book.jpg?v=1692886172","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-wicker-man-9781837643882","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}