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To sum it up it in the nicest terms possible: The original is generally considered to be an influential [[Cult Classic]] within the horror film genre, and the remake is mostly viewed as inferior, and is probably better remembered for its moments of [[Narm|unintentional funniness]] than for being scary.
The basic plot of both films: A detective goes to an island full of pagan cultists in the days before the May Day harvest festival, searching a disappeared young woman, and because of his personal beliefs he increasingly antagonizes with said community in general and with its leader in particular. However, the more the protagonist investigates the more evident it is that the case he is investigating is shaky at best, and that the community has some disturbing intentions of their own towards him...
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* [[Affably Evil]]: Lord Summerisle. Possibly subverted. It's never clear whether Summerisle believes the religion of his island, or is just playing along to keep his subjects in line. If the former, he may genuinely believe the sacrifice is necessary for the harvest.
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* [[Celibate Hero]]
* [[Comically Missing the Point]]: Lord Summerisle.
{{quote|'''Howie:''' But they are... [[What Do You Mean It's Not Heinous?|are naked]]!
'''Summerisle:''' Naturally, it's far too dangerous to jump through fire with your clothes on!}}
* [[Corrupt Church]]: "Since it is no longer used for Christian worship, whether it is still a church is debatable."
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