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    Wicker Man, The
    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 60 (May 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Edward Woodward, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt & Christopher Lee

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.anchorbayentertainment.com
    Special Features
    Includes a 35-minute featurette with interviews, talent bios, and promotional materials.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Anchor Bay Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): DV11422
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price): $19.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 88
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1973
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 08/21/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Robin Hardy
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    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVDs are generally sharp, but detail and definition can be lacking at times. Colors are well balanced, with nicely rendered fleshtones and generally deep blacks. Color saturation is a bit inconsistent, at times seeming a bit undersaturated. There are some scenes which are intentionally hazy and soft. Shadow delineation is lacking. The picture has a dated appearance, aided by the presence of source element artifacts and minor film grain. The extended version (available on the Limited Edition) was transferred from the best element known to exist, but sequences from the theatrical version have been used to augment the lesser quality of the original analog tape. Clearly, the difference in quality is evident, but fans will appreciate the opportunity to see an alternate cut. (Suzanne Hodges)

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    The Dolby

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