# Anyone planning to see Nick Cage's THE WICKRER MAN? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 28, 2006, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516 "2006-08-28T13:54:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/1 "2006-08-28T13:54:21Z")
Well, it gets released this weekend. I dread it but curiosity is getting the best of me. I hope it’s at least better than THE OMEN remake (it can’t be worse!). Some good news- Robin Hardy is supposed to start filming early next year of his new WICKER-MAN-ish film project, unfortunately titled COWBOYS FOR CHRIST (formerly MAY DAY, and originally RIDING OF THE LADDIE) in which a young U.S. Christian couple (hoped-casting: Sean Astin & Leann Rhimes) go to Scotland to share the Gospel with the “heathens” only to find out these Scots are more heathen than they bargained for, as led by High Priest Christopher Lee & Priestess Vaness Redgrave. Also, Hardy is working to adapt THE WICKER MAN as a stage musical in Scotland. “Take the flame inside you…” ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/2 "2006-08-28T14:24:01Z")
This weekend I saw the original for the first time, so… no. How is a remake going to measure up to that? It’s hard for me to picture a movie without Christopher Lee being as good as one with him, plus there’s the shock of seeing the ending. Cowboys for Christ, or whatever, I might see. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/3 "2006-08-28T14:31:05Z")
Ditto. The original is one of my favorite movies, and I loathe Nick Cage, so…no. ---
**Author:** ![JacobSwan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@JacobSwan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JacobSwan)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/4 "2006-08-28T14:47:05Z")
[QUOTE=silenus] Ditto. The original is one of my favorite movies, and I loathe Nick Cage, so…no. [/QUOTE] I caught the trailer for the new one and had to watch the original again to cleanse my eyes. What’s the betting that they change the ending in the new one? ---
**Author:** ![Rocketeer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocketeer/32/4437_2.png) [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/5 "2006-08-28T15:05:38Z")
Rocketeer’s Law of Movie Advertising states that quality and number of TV ads are inversely proportional. And **Wicker Man** has been saturation-advertised on Fox this past two weeks, so… ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/6 "2006-08-28T15:16:55Z")
I not all that fond of the original, but at least it’s not all Evil Pseudo-Wicca Matriarchy-ey. And, of course, they have to trot out the pentacles. Good lord, if Hollywood bastardized the Cross like they do MY religious symbol…grumble, grumble, grumble… Still, I’ll probably go see it some point just for the jolt of righteous indignation. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/7 "2006-08-28T15:31:59Z")
[QUOTE=JacobSwan] What’s the betting that they change the ending in the new one? [/QUOTE] The director is Neil LaBute, of the incredibly caustic _In the Company of Men_ and _Your Friends and Neighbors._ So while I expect the ending to be somewhat different, I would be shocked if it’s all fuzzy kittens and rainbows. The fact that LaBute is the director is the sole reason I have even a smidgen of interest in this. ---
**Author:** ![kelly5078](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/6f9a4e/32.png) [@kelly5078](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kelly5078)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/8 "2006-08-28T17:03:40Z")
I’m going to see it. I love the original, bowdlerized as it is, and have no illusion that anyone’s going to top Woodward and Lee. However, the story is so compelling that I don’t see how anyone can completely blow it, and besides, there isn’t much competition out there for my movie dollar. ---
**Author:** ![ArrMatey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/arrmatey/32/3522_2.png) [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/9 "2006-08-28T17:03:59Z")
[Moment of Shallowness] I’ve heard there’s to be no nudity. So… No. [/Moment of Shallowness] ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_the\_Turtle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_the_turtle/32/2926_2.png) [@Fear\_the\_Turtle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_the_Turtle)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/10 "2006-08-28T17:58:04Z")
Sorry. My ass will be firmly planted in a theater seat watching [del]Transporter 3[/del] **Crank**. I think I have a man-crush on Stathan. ---
**Author:** ![GargoyleWB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gargoylewb/32/199_2.png) [@GargoyleWB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GargoyleWB)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/11 "2006-08-28T18:06:26Z")
I misread the OP as “Nick Cave’s”, and immediately got excited at the brilliant cross-genre striding of someone who’s artistic temperament and vision would do perfect justice to the mood of the original film, becoming one of the most looked forward to critical adventures in years. Then my brain reviewed the post… [Con Air] “Put the bunny back in the box” [/Con Air] Shudder… ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/12 "2006-08-28T18:15:57Z")
The original is one of my faves, so I suppose I’ll have to see the remake, if only for the sake of invidious comparison. ---
**Author:** ![Equipoise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/equipoise/32/151_2.png) [@Equipoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Equipoise)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/13 "2006-08-28T20:01:07Z")
Background…I like the original movie quite a bit (especially Willow _girl crush_) and own the limited edition box of the DVD. [QUOTE=Cervaise] The director is Neil LaBute, of the incredibly caustic _In the Company of Men_ and _Your Friends and Neighbors._ So while I expect the ending to be somewhat different, I would be shocked if it’s all fuzzy kittens and rainbows. The fact that LaBute is the director is the sole reason I have even a smidgen of interest in this. [/QUOTE] DING DING DING DING DING!! We have a winner folks. Thank you Cervaise. Why is it, everytime this movie is brought up, people treat it as if it’s _just another remake_? Is Neil LaBute and his prior movies THAT obscure to you people? Neil LaBute directing. Angelo Badalamenti’s music. Oh god, I am so there it’s not even funny. I’m also looking forward to **Cowboys For Christ**! ---
**Author:** ![Loopydude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e56c9b/32.png) [@Loopydude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loopydude)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/14 "2006-08-28T20:03:27Z")
Only if there’s lots of nudity, and none of it invovles Nick Cage. ---
**Author:** ![jackelope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/15 "2006-08-28T20:41:39Z")
I’m with **Cervaise** and **Equipoise** ; I have little or no interest in Nick Cage’s _The Wicker Man_, but I can’t wait for Neil LaBute’s _The Wicker Man_. ---
**Author:** ![ShelliBean](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f9ae1b/32.png) [@ShelliBean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShelliBean)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/16 "2006-08-28T20:45:53Z")
I guess I’m the only one that has never seen the original? Or knew there was one? So which section of Blockbuster do I search? ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/17 "2006-08-28T21:10:10Z")
[QUOTE=ShelliBean] I guess I’m the only one that has never seen the original? Or knew there was one? So which section of Blockbuster do I search? [/QUOTE] It would be in the horror section if they have it.. It’s a cult movie (heh heh), so I’m sure tons of people haven’t seen it. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/18 "2006-08-28T21:32:42Z")
I’d heard tons of praise for the original, and although I liked it well enough, it just wasn’t what all I’d hoped it would be (IE: more similar in tone to [Picnic at Hanging Rock](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073540/), which for some reason, scared the bejebus out of me). I loved the atmosphere, the potential that the story had and the subtext to the whole town, but… I dunno. 😛 However, since I’m willing to sit through almost anything (like a really bad SciFi original movie!) even remotely described as horror, I’ll be seeing this too. Just probably not until it comes out on DVD. On the other hand, I really do like LaBute but not Cage. Decisions, decisions. ---
**Author:** ![FisherQueen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/58f4c7/32.png) [@FisherQueen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FisherQueen)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/19 "2006-08-28T21:35:09Z")
My favorite thing about the original is how appealing Summerisle is… right up until the very end, you’re thinking about what a nice place it would be to live, despite the fact that there is something sinister going on… From the previews, it looks like the director is dumping that in favor of “Witches evil! Women Scary!” So I guess I’ll stay home and watch the original again, instead. ---
**Author:** ![ouryL](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ouryl/32/6067_2.png) [@ouryL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ouryL)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516/20 "2006-08-28T21:37:10Z")
[QUOTE=Fear the Turtle] Sorry. My ass will be firmly planted in a theater seat watching [del]Transporter 3[/del] **Crank**. I think I have a man-crush on Stathan. [/QUOTE] :eek: Me too! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-planning-to-see-nick-cages-the-wickrer-man/370516.md?page=2)