Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

453 - The Wicker Man (2006)

May 13, 2026·2h 10m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Some Sacrifices Must Be Made. Amanda Waltz from The Pittsburgh City Paper is BACK as ReMAYke month conitnues with THE WICKER MAN (2006). A troubled former police officer travels to a remote island after receiving a letter about a missing girl tied to his past. As he investigates, he uncovers a tightly controlled community whose strange customs grow increasingly unsettling. Also this week: Plenty of Cage impressions, Ben texts like a dad, and 3rd Rock From the Sun was a good show. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "OH, NO, NOT THE BEES! NOT THE BEES! AAAAAHHHHH!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Wicker Man (2006) Directed by Neil LaBute Written by Neil LaBute Starring Nicolas Cage, Kate Beahan, Frances Conroy, Molly Parker, Leelee Sobieski, and Ellen Burstyn ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:13 - "The Shpiel" 56:27 - Film Breakdown 02:02:21 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

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