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The Wicker Man (1973) feat. Sean Abley

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Joe and Trace are joined by writer/director/producer Sean Abley, co-author of the recent book Queer Horror: A Film Guide, to discuss Robin Hardy's 1973 folk horror classic 'The Wicker Man'. 
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