# Justin Hardy, Director of ‘The Wicker Tree’ Sequel, Dies at 61

Justin Hardy, the British filmmaker known for directing “The Wicker Tree,” a sequel to the cult classic “The Wicker Man,” has died at age 61. His death marks a loss for independent cinema, where he was respected for his work in horror and documentary filmmaking.

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- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgwj0wnyydo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:14:22 GMT