The Wicker Man four requirements: he came of his own free will, with "the power of a king" (by representing the Law), is a virgin, and is a fool. Defiant, Howie loudly warns Lord Summerisle and the islanders that the fruit-tree strains are failing permanently and that the villagers will turn on him (Lord Summerisle) and sacrifice him next summer when the next harvest fails as well; Summerisle angrily insists that the sacrifice of the "willing, king-like, virgin fool" will be accepted and that the next harvest will not fail. The villagers force Howie inside a giant wicker man statue, set it ablaze
Wicker Man (roller coaster) to the left, there is no escape to the right.” Following baggage collection, riders have the option to view and purchase ride photos. There is also a ride shop including a large Wicker Man Sculpture as the centre piece, where additional merchandise can be purchased, including a limited edition "Pre-Launch Wicker Man Photography Box" featuring a numbered wood piece from the ride. Wicker Man (roller coaster) Wicker Man is a wooden roller coaster located at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Manufactured by Great Coasters International, the £16-million ride opened to the public on 20 March 2018 following a three-day