![]() ![]() The movie (like most found footage films) has the issue of not being able to have a resolution (though I like the Mike in the corner aspect). The “townies” at the beginning are there to tell the basis of the Blair Witch story, but that too seems rather muddled in the basics of the witch or people affected by her. The story has be unstructured enough to resemble unedited raw film, but it also still has to tell a story. The story is pretty flimsy, but it is meant to be. I admire the smart nature of the marketing of The Blair Witch Project and the movie definitely has some moments…but it also suffers from the “found footage” curse that it helped create. The idea of a “real” horror movie mixed with the fiction of the story to create a weird in-between reception that tricked some people (my sister included) into thinking the film was real (despite the fact that Heather Donahue was starring in commercials for the fast food chain Steak ‘N Shake at the time). The hype for The Blair Witch Project was everywhere in 1999. Man…I just want to say we hate you, Heather The film won a Razzie for Worst Actress (Donahue) and a nomination for Worst Picture. The low budget combined with strong box office returns to make the film one of the most profitable films of all time. ![]() The film premiered at Sundance Film Festival and utilized early internet viral marketing to spread positive word of mouth. The darkness surrounding the Blair Witch is about to reveal itself and The Blair Witch Project could be the only evidence left in its wake!ĭirected by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, The Blair Witch Project is a low budget found footage horror film. Something means to keep Heather, Mike, and Joshua in the woods, and even with maps and compasses, the film crew can’t seem to find the way out. ![]() Williams), she heads into the woods in search of answers but finds only horror. Credit for the effectiveness of this mock documentary goes to filmmakers Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez, who armed three. With her cameraman Josh (Joshua Leonard) and his assistant Mike (Michael C. The Blair Witch Project Anyone who has even the slightest trouble with insomnia after seeing a horror movie should stay away from The Blair Witch Project-this film will creep under your skin and stay there for days. In 1994, Heather (Heather Donahue) has a plan to make a documentary about the Burkittsville, Maryland local legend of the Blair Witch. The Blair Witch is into knickknacks and crafting ![]()
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