The Wicker Tree
Gospel singer Beth and her cowboy boyfriend Steve leave Texas to preach door-to-door in Scotland. When, after initial abuse, they are welcomed with joy and elation to Tressock, the border fiefdom of Sir Lachlan Morrison, they're about to learn the real meaning of sacrifice.
Why it matters
A folk horror follow-up to Robin Hardy’s cult classic that trades subtle dread for broad, sunlit pagan paranoia—where faith and folklore clash with devilish zeal.
- Revisits the eerie spiritual battleground of *The Wicker Man* with a sunnier, more overtly satirical tone.
- Features a memorably unhinged performance by Graham McTavish as the charming yet sinister Sir Lachlan.
- Practical effects and ritual sequences lean into folk horror’s ritualistic roots, though the film’s lighter touch divides fans.
- Best for viewers curious about modern folk horror’s evolution and those who appreciate when horror flirts with dark comedy.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
29
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
28
Survival
50
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