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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.
* [[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.
** And he tries to sooth his intended sacrifice:
** And he tries to sooth his intended sacrifice:
{{quote| '''Howie:''' I am a Christian. And as a Christian I hope for resurrection. And even as if you kill me now, It is I who will live again, not your damned apples! [The Villagers prepare him for sacrifice] No matter what you do, you can't change the fact that I believe in Life Eternal, as promised to us by our Lord Jesus Christ. I BELIEVE IN THE LIFE ETERNAL AS PROMISED BY OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST! <br />
{{quote|'''Howie:''' I am a Christian. And as a Christian I hope for resurrection. And even as if you kill me now, It is I who will live again, not your damned apples! [The Villagers prepare him for sacrifice] No matter what you do, you can't change the fact that I believe in Life Eternal, as promised to us by our Lord Jesus Christ. I BELIEVE IN THE LIFE ETERNAL AS PROMISED BY OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST!
'''Lord Summerisle:''' That is good. For believing what you do, we confirm on you a rare gift these days: A martyr's death. You will not only have life eternal, but you will sit with the saints among the elect. Come, it is time to keep your appointment with [[The Wicker Man]]. }}
'''Lord Summerisle:''' That is good. For believing what you do, we confirm on you a rare gift these days: A martyr's death. You will not only have life eternal, but you will sit with the saints among the elect. Come, it is time to keep your appointment with [[The Wicker Man]]. }}
* [[Anti-Hero]]: A very interesting take on it, too.
* [[Anti-Hero]]: A very interesting take on it, too.
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* [[Creepy Child]]: All of them, really, but Daisy Pringle in particular.
* [[Creepy Child]]: All of them, really, but Daisy Pringle in particular.
* [[Comically Missing the Point]]: Lord Summerisle.
* [[Comically Missing the Point]]: Lord Summerisle.
{{quote| '''Howie:''' But they are... [[What Do You Mean It's Not Heinous?|are naked]]!<br />
{{quote|'''Howie:''' But they are... [[What Do You Mean It's Not Heinous?|are naked]]!<br />
'''Summerisle:''' Naturally, it's far too dangerous to jump through fire with your clothes on! }}
'''Summerisle:''' Naturally, it's far too dangerous to jump through fire with your clothes on! }}
* [[Corrupt Hick]]
* [[Corrupt Hick]]
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* [[Doomed Moral Victor]]
* [[Doomed Moral Victor]]
* [[Double Entendre]]: The song Willow sings to seduce Howie is almost nothing but these.
* [[Double Entendre]]: The song Willow sings to seduce Howie is almost nothing but these.
{{quote| ''How a maid can milk a bull!.... And every stroke a bucket full."}}
{{quote|''How a maid can milk a bull!.... And every stroke a bucket full."}}
** Milk a ''bull''? There's really only one way to take that.
** Milk a ''bull''? There's really only one way to take that.
* [[Downer Ending]]
* [[Downer Ending]]
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* [[The Vamp]]: {{spoiler|Willow}}
* [[The Vamp]]: {{spoiler|Willow}}
* [[Viewers Are Geniuses|Viewers Are Of At Least Average Intelligence]]: Argued by [[Christopher Lee]] in the [[DVD Commentary]], [[Funny Aneurysm Moment|very shortly before the remake was announced]].
* [[Viewers Are Geniuses|Viewers Are Of At Least Average Intelligence]]: Argued by [[Christopher Lee]] in the [[DVD Commentary]], [[Funny Aneurysm Moment|very shortly before the remake was announced]].
{{quote| '''Christopher Lee''': This attitude that "[[Viewers are Morons|people wouldn't understand]]" is far too prevalent in cinema today. People should be able to use what's left of their minds when they watch something. }}
{{quote|'''Christopher Lee''': This attitude that "[[Viewers are Morons|people wouldn't understand]]" is far too prevalent in cinema today. People should be able to use what's left of their minds when they watch something. }}
* [[Villainous Crossdresser]]: Lord Summerisle dresses as a woman for the May Day parade.
* [[Villainous Crossdresser]]: Lord Summerisle dresses as a woman for the May Day parade.
* [[Virgin Sacrifice]]
* [[Virgin Sacrifice]]
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* [[Milkman Conspiracy]]
* [[Milkman Conspiracy]]
* [[My God, You Are Serious]]: Christopher Lee, who played Lord Sumerisle in the original, got this reaction when he mentioned the remake at a press conference.
* [[My God, You Are Serious]]: Christopher Lee, who played Lord Sumerisle in the original, got this reaction when he mentioned the remake at a press conference.
{{quote| '''Christopher Lee:''' I was very happy to be in it; it was a remarkable film. Occult film, with followings all over the world. They're talking about re-making it in America with Nicholas Cage. ''(the audience chuckles)'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v{{=}}M39giPEjE6Y No, that's what Universal says. They're going to re-make the movie.]}}
{{quote|'''Christopher Lee:''' I was very happy to be in it; it was a remarkable film. Occult film, with followings all over the world. They're talking about re-making it in America with Nicholas Cage. ''(the audience chuckles)'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v{{=}}M39giPEjE6Y No, that's what Universal says. They're going to re-make the movie.]}}
* [[Riff Trax]]: It makes the movie [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyeHf1ZK2dY watchable].
* [[Riff Trax]]: It makes the movie [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyeHf1ZK2dY watchable].
* [[Straw Feminist]]: The cult
* [[Straw Feminist]]: The cult
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