Children of the Wicker Man (2024)

0.0/10 85 min Documentary

Overview

Fifty years after The Wicker Man (1973), director Robin Hardy’s lost papers resurface, prompting his sons Justin and Dominic to explore the legacy of the cult classic—and their father. For Justin, the film represents personal loss; for Dominic, a distant cultural phenomenon. Together, they uncover the truth behind Robin’s role in the film and confront the complexities of independent filmmaking, family, and myth.

Cast

Justin Hardy

Self

Dominic Hardy

Self

Tim Plester

Self

Gary Carpenter

Self

Peter Snell

Self

Seamus Flannery

Self

Mark Ulano

Self

Bill Paterson

Self

Vic Pratt

Self

Lesley Mackie

Self

David McGillivray

Self

Christopher Lee

Self (archive footage)

Robin Hardy

Self (archive footage)

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