Wicker Man sequel director Justin Hardy dies aged 61
British filmmaker Justin Hardy, known for his documentary work and the Wicker Man trilogy, has died at age 61 following a heart attack. He had recently completed his final film, Wrath of the Gods, which serves as the conclusion to the horror franchise started by his father.
Why it matters
Hardy was a respected figure in British documentary filmmaking, and his death marks the end of a significant multi-generational creative project in cult cinema.
Image source, PA Media By Yang Tian Published 15 minutes ago British filmmaker Justin Hardy, who directed the sequel to his late father Robin's 1973 cult horror classic The Wicker Man, has died aged 61.
His family said Hardy died on Friday night after suffering a heart attack, remembering him as "a man of family, of boundless creativity" and "so full of life right to the end".
A Bafta and Emmy nominated writer and director, Hardy was best known for his documentary Children of the Wicker Man in 2024, made with his brother Dominic which chronicled the legacy of their father's iconic film.
He had just completed production on Wrath of the Gods, the concluding chapter to the Wicker Man trilogy, which was due to premiere later this month.
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