The 1973 ‘The Wicker Man’ Is a Classic, but Neil LaBute’s Loathed 2006 Remake Is Even Better

News Briefvia IndieWireOctober 30, 2026

In a Halloween-week edition of the "Correct Opinion" column, we take a look at a rare remake of a classic that's superior to the original — not that you would have known it from the reviews.

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