: The horrified expression on Edward Woodward’s face during the final scene was real; he hadn't seen the actual giant Wicker Man prop until the moment they filmed his approach to it.
: Swedish actress Britt Ekland , who played Willow, had her voice dubbed by Scottish singer Annie Ross because she couldn't master the required accent. The Wicker Man subtitles English
: Despite the lush "May Day" setting, the film was shot in October and November in Scotland. To prevent their breath from steaming in the freezing air, actors had to suck on ice cubes immediately before the director called "action". : The horrified expression on Edward Woodward’s face
Here are some of the most interesting facts about the film's bizarre production and history: To prevent their breath from steaming in the
: Legend has it that the original, uncut negatives were used as landfill during the construction of the M3 motorway in England after the studio (which hated the film) tried to bury it.
: Lee was so desperate to break away from his typecasting as Dracula that he performed the role of Lord Summerisle for no fee. He later called it the best performance of his career.