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This is a British cult classic made in 1973. It was filmed in Scotland and stars Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee plus others. The story follows a Scottish police officer, Sergeant Neil Howie, as he visits the island of Summerisle. He searches for a missing girl called Rowan. He finds that inhabitants of the island follow a form of Celtic paganism, which appalls Christian Sergeant. Film magazine Cinefantastique described it as "The Citizen Kane of Horror Movies" and others say that it is the best British horror ever made.
the film is classed as a horror as it contains scenes of fear and terror especially in the ending where the main character is burnt alive as a sacrifice to the gods. This sinister ending has ensured this film a place in the annals of horror despite its divergence from the tropes of most horror films of the 1970s. The film has no vampires or monsters and no sinister music; its ending is all the more shocking, in fact, for the charm of the villagers and the folk-music score, which lead the audience into a false state of complacency that mirrors Howie’s own vulnerability and in a further departure from other examples of the genre, the antagonists are in no way demonized.
the film can also be classed as a mystery thriller as it revolves around Howie's search for the missing girl and his gradual uncovering of the religious practices of the islanders. As the film progresses, the viewer becomes increasingly aware that something is amiss and that the mystery Howie is investigating is, perhaps, both different from what he believes it to be and far more sinister than he suspects. This growing awareness gives the movie a potently sinister quality which engenders an ever increasing sense of apprehension. Such feelings of tension effectively engage the viewer with the film and make watching it an enthralling experience.
Another genre the film could be classed as is a musical as the traditions and culture of the island allows for many enjoyable songs to be sung by the locals. This draws the viewers into the world of Summerisle.
Paul Giovanni was the man who composed the music and can be seen performing a song in a scene set in the village pub. His songs are inspired by the sounds and themes of British folk music and lend not only an authenticity to the world of Summerisle but manifest the vibrancy and joyfulness of its inhabitants.
Out of all the films we have watched so far this has to be my favorite due to the fact that it has a good mystery plot and it keeps your attension thoughout, also the whole film builds up to the epic ending that was very powerfull and effective.