The Wicker Man (Dead Meat Podcast #16) 

Nicolas Cage died by fire, the little girl by water, how can we use that?

My Uncle was the first assistant director on The Wicker Man, and while he does not defend the movies quality he said that this was the most fun he ever had on a film set. Nick Cage is Just super bizarre but hilarious (probably unintentionally) and everyone in the cast and crew had an amazing time XD So while I think the movie definitely does not hold up against the amazing original ( Christopher Lee as Summerisle is pure perfection) I’m still proud and glad that he got to enjoy making something. And that he witnessed the making of a great meme with the bees XD

The Christopher Lee tangent made me so happy cuz I love learning about him so thank you guys for providing that fun “minute”

So I don’t know if it’s been said already but just in case the ongoing thing with the little girl flashbacks is resolved if not in a very awful way. At the end when they reveal Nick Cage is the sacrifice to the Wicker Man some of the women take their masks off to show their faces. Three of them are shown briefly but it’s a child and two women. The child and one of the women are the ones from the car and the other is the female officer that visited him when he was in his officer sweats. It’s brief, it’s hard to notice, and it still doesn’t answer anything

Cage: *punches woman in the face* Also Cage: Don't be frightened! I am deceased.

Fun fact, when Cushing died Lee had his Dracula ring buried with Cushing because Cushing used his own money to have it made.

Christopher Lee also spoke 9 languages...so there’s that.

Oh yeah forgot the wickerman was a horror movie. Kinda like how the room is a drama.

I personally think the main problem with “The Bees and Leg Breaking Scene,” is that it sorta ruins the originals terror. In the Original the fact that the locals treat him with care is terrifying. Just torturing him is boring and not in the slightest bit scary.

"Bruce Lee’s on my head but don’t call me a Lee head Now please excuse me, I gots to get my tree fed" Oh man, Chelsea really smacked me outta nowhere with that Andy Milonakis theme song nostalgia 😂

I hate when movies use the old “there’s actually no bullets in the gun” twist. To anyone who has even a marginal amount of experience with firearms, the weight difference would be immediately noticeable.

Christopher Lee, what an amazing man. May he rest in peace.

@DeadMeat I can not tell you how much I enjoy these movie podcasts! They are incredibly entertaining and what really makes them wonderful is the passion for the genre that is so clearly evident in you two! Please please please keep it up!

I love Billy the puppet’s headband and necklace in the background 😂😂

The way he looks at her awww

Whenever Nicholas Cage is an a Bad Film he’s Always the Best Part Cause He Entertains me throughout he’s one of My Favorite Actors

Wish I could listen to you both talk about the original, I'm sure James will love it. Such a strange and powerful film. Glad Chelsea mentioned how good the music was, Willow's Song is a gorgeous track.

17:51 "Flying one of those like water boats, the kind that lands in water" made me laugh so hard. James hatred of this movie made him forget the word 'airplane' and it cracks me up.

"When asked what roles from his career he would most like to revisit, Cage responded, "I would like to hook up with one of the great Japanese filmmakers, like the master that made Ringu, and I would like to take The Wicker Man to Japan, except this time he's a ghost."

NOT THE BEES

I love the Nic Cage impressions 😂 they remind me of Simon Helberg on ‘The Big Bang Theory’ when he runs D&D for the night

"I dont remember that one" You mean EVERY episode of Spongebob EVER????? James????

Was this uploaded a year ago? Yes. Have I already seen it over 100 times? Yes. Will I watch it again? One word. Bees.

Before even finishing the video, it earns my like because of Chelsea's Nic Cage impression alone! 10/10 Edit: Even more deserving of the thumbs up, because of the Christopher Lee biography and the twisted love triangle between James, Chelsea and James Franco. "He looks like he smells." "I think he's handsome." XD

Nicolas Cage objected to the criticism that the film was unintentionally funny, saying that he and Neil LaBute knowingly made the picture an absurdist black comedy and that it should have been seen and judged as such. From IMDB: Yes Nicolas, you say so.

Leelee Sobieski's most acclaimed work was as Joan of Arc, but her mainstream roles were in Deep Impact, Here on Earth, Never Been Kissed. She also did a few thrillers including one that I think is way underrated- *Joy Ride* with Steve Zahn and Paul Walker. I can't remember if you've ever mentioned it or not, but that might be one to consider for one of your reviews/podcast, I just love Ted Levine voicing Rusty Nail.

I’m digging this set up for the podcasts! I seriously love this series. I never understood why people like horror, but you’ve opened my eyes to a whole new world 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I love James' genuine anger and hatred towards this movie!

Pretty sure the “Everything’s ok” tape going missing is a misguided metaphor for things not being okay. But like wtf. Why????? This movie mannn...

Yoooooo I did Winters Tale my senior year of college and could not watch the "exit pursued by bear" scene without thinking of this movie and dying of laughter

The shirt with the badge on it is (at least down here) called class B uniforms

NOT THE BEES AAAAAAAHHHHHHH MY EYES UUUUUUUUWWWWWWAAAAAA

It's hilarious how much James hates this movie. I've felt the same way when a movie is just so badly made and nonsensical that it overwhelms those "so bad its good" moments.

I thought this was a horror channel, why are you guys reviewing a comedy?

Nothing to do with the movie, but they say couples in love mirror each other and i found a few times, specifically at 1:09:00, you mirror each other's body language and it's super cute!!! Y'all are adorable and actually entertaining to watch! Not always the case lol. Much love from Texas!!

Thats a thing those sweaters are typically worn during training at the academy. We also have t-shirts with our police agency on it. They are also sometimes worn to more informal event outside in the south.

James, Chelsea … I watched the Cinema Sins, everything wrong with Wicker Man (remake) and at the end when Nicholas Cage was being tortured with his broken legs and the bees… they show the Mom and the little girl in the car from the beginning .. are in the crowd! I don’t know if this is going to be more confusing but Cinema Sins hints that those two were part of the whole “lure him to the island” plot. I don’t know if this will confuse things more, but wanted to point this out! Love you guys, Dead Meat rocks!!!!

I love this episode of the Christopher Lee podcast

I legit thought that Billy was supposed to be dressed up as someone going to a Wicker Man burning but then saw it was 4th of July colors whoops. Hearing this review makes me wanna go watch the OG Wicker Man and go hunt down Sir Christopher Lee's singing and heavy metal album. He was just so cool and badass. Great review as always, even if it melted your brains a little bit. I hope Chelsea's recovery from her surgery is going well and happy early 4th of July to you all!

"The performances are amazing." "That must be nice." Oof review. xD

The wicker man ride at Alton towers is so good. I have never watched either of the movies

Chelsea’s always dropping little gems! That spongebob reference was spot on 👌🏾

I worked retail up until recently: 50s are very common. Also your ATM just isnt stocked with them, thats why you cant withdraw them.

As someone who grew up in the Puget Sound area, I like to think the commune was based on Shaw Island located in the San Juans accessible only by ferry, where many amenities are run by a religious commune. Nuns operate the docks.

I loved Christopher Lee so much. Thank you for doing him a solid.

The original Wicker Man is one of my favorite films of all time. It's a truly strange unique movie. There's just nothing like it ever. And what Chelsea said the performances are EXCELLENT. So fucking good.

Man I can't get over how great the whole "I got bees on my head" song goes over for James. His expression is perfect

I don't remember where I read or heard this but; the woman and girl in the car were from the island and if you read on her licence she has a plant name (like most of the women on the island; Willow, Rose, Beech) and they were sent to mess with his head and put him in a vulnerable/suggestable psychological state. Their bodies were disposed of by the lady cop who visits his house (who is also from the island and named after a plant) She is also who made sure he got the letter from her people. And until he learns Rowan was his daughter it was the guilt of causing the crash, and not saving the girl in the car that motivated him to go try to save Rowan.

@2:30 Thats Beeshit

Thank you for the Andy Milanokis reference. Pretty much any time shampoo, bees, peas and Bruce Lee come up, I can't help but break into that song.

Learning geometry with James and Chelsea 😂😂

A kill count on the Collector would be amazing!

Thank you two so much for sitting through this dumpster fire of a movie for us!! I know it was tough, but you did it. Such sacrifice. It is truly appreciated.

When they had the movie on Netflix the torture scene was definitely in it??? That's so weird

i found this channel couple days ago i am so glad i did. keep up with the videos james

Hey I remember just seeing this channel pop up on my recommended section and I saw it in 2017 and have been watching ever since I love this channel too, this channel has made my liking for horror movies increase because it doesn't scare me when you make the kill counts. So I wanted to say thank you for making me like horror movies even more and not be that scared of them

Thanks for letting me know what a badass Christopher Lee was. I went to listen to some of his symphonic metal. It goes hard for sure.

I also did a Wicker Man double feature with the original and the remake, the former was really good and thought provoking, the remake was frustrating, especially after just watching the original, and I already knew what sparce meme moments it had so it wasn't even a "so bad it's good" experience

Lee played Sherlock and Myrcroft Holmes at different times.

Do a kill count of tucker and dale vs evil

my favorite is the one at alton towers

If there isn't a kill count for how many people died laughing at that bee meme then there is no god

Always look forward to the podcasts :)

I love your podcasts, it always makes my week until the kill count to end it off. Love you guys and your work!

I love you James and Chelsea

Christopher Lee also voiced King Herod in "The Last Unicorn", another epic villain. 🖤🖤

Your sacrifice was not in vain, Chelsea!!! I watched the original movie after listening to this podcast. Thanks for that 💕

“Papyrus is the thinking man’s comic sans” -Good Bad or Bad Bad

I already listened to the audio form of the podcast but, I needed to come watch it again just to see James' face the whole time.

@DeadMeat have you seen the Honest Trailer for The Purge Trilogy?

I would so love for them to discuss the original Wickerman!

they love each other so much u can tell

quality content. i love it. both cameras at the same time :D

I’d love a review of Grindhouse (2007) that needs some recognition

Aaron Eckhart's break-out role was in a movie ("In the Company of Men") directed by the same guy (Neil Labute) which is actually a really good movie and as close to horror as a non-horror movie can be (definitely worth watching!). Both Cage and Eckhart have cringey roles...but the difference is that Eckhart is *intententionally* cringey.

Loved your detour! I never would have known those facts about Christopher Lee if I hadn’t heard that from you guys! Thanks !

You guys should check out the VHS movies. 1 and 2 were pretty good. VHS Viral was garbage

Their CONTINUOUS impression of his voice is my favorite thing about all this!

Leelee Sobieski was in The Glass House, Never Been Kissed and Helen Hunt’s early 2000’s nightmares.

Jason Ritter is also the voice of Dipper in Gravity Falls. While not a horror show, I feel like it's a funny weird cartoon you guys would enjoy.

James is so salty. I love it.

The truck was the best character in the movie.

These podcasts make for such background noise :) nothing like running around in a game and listening to two people who at least seem like they know what they're talking about :) keep em coming and I'm super looking forward to the reveal on Friday haha

Paused this to go watch the original Wicker Man, phenomenal movie, wow.

59:29 omg the amount of drink that shot through my nose! Lmao. *WHACK* "DoNt Be FrIgHtEn.."

I'd watch a Dead Meat Podcast that is all about the life of Christopher Lee.

when chelsea said “james franco looks like he smells”, i felt that 😂😂 he’s gross 😂😂

She is so pretty

2:29 I feel like the look into the camera was james trying to pierce into the viewer's soul just to sell the magnitude of how much this movie sucks

Christopher Lee is like Forrest Gump. And should be played by Michael Fassbender in a movie

I love these podcast, i love to watch while i play video games

Christopher Lee died 4 times, but told Death to come back later. Death apologized each time, and when Lee was ready, he called Death on his personal number to tell him to be picked up.

Dead Meat makes all my fridays good days

An unsolicited answer to your question from four years ago: planting in the spring, harvest in the fall. :)

You should really review Mom & Dad. It's a hilarious dark comedy starring Nic Cage (obviously it's purposefully bad). Probably isn't classified as a horror movie, but definitely worth a watch, especially because of how self-aware they are about Nic Cage. It's on Netflix.

I love the golden chainsaw plaque behind james. I want one really bad now 😂

The reason that you hear Cage screaming "My legs" is because there is a version of this movie that SHOWS his legs being broken over a log. Also, fun fact: Allegedly, when Saruman is stabbed by Wormtongue, originally, Saruman was supposed to cry out. Christopher Lee informed Peter Jackson that a man stabbed in that way is UNABLE to cry out. (Ex secret service), so the scene was changed. That's why Saruman only expelled air when he is stabbed. Christopher Lee is AWESOME! Plus, Count Dooku and Grand Moff Tarkin were very good friends, despite one killing the other in the first Hammer Dracula movie.

The Feats of Sir Christopher Lee Lived to 93 years old Knighted Survived Malaria 6 times Starred in 266 movies, 65 tv shows, 17 video games and 1 audiobook. Won 5 awards Released 4 music albums, 3 EPs and 3 Singles Married to the same woman since 1961 Met the assassins of Rasputin Fought in WWII Witnessed the last public execution Was friends with J.R.R. Tolkien, Peter Cushing, Vincent Price, Tim Burton and Johnny Depp Was fluent in English, Italian, French, Spanish and German Was proficient in Swedish, Russian and Greek Contrary to popular belief, he did not own a vast library of occult books. In fact, in his own words, he had only about four or five.

I know you guys probably won't, at least soon (understandably), but it'd be so cool now to have you guys react to all of the original.

Nearly at 1million James keep it up