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scansfrommagazinesandbooks · 7 months

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Empire magazine 2018

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film-book · 9 days

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A New BLAIR WITCH PROJECT Film is Currently in Development with Lionsgate and Blumhouse https://film-book.com/a-new-blair-witch-project-film-is-currently-in-development-with-lionsgate-and-blumhouse/?feed_id=129354&_unique_id=661733d81b039

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ecsundance · 3 months

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Review of The Blair Witch Project

The Blair Witch Project is not like anything I have seen before. Seconds into the film, it immediately sets an ominous tone beginning with a black screen stating, “In October of 1994, three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland while shooting a documentary. A year later their footage was found.” The implication is immediate. The three students’ fate must still be undetermined.

The film was written and directed by University of Central Florida film school classmates, Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez. The story revolves around the protagonists, three college age filmmakers, who decide to investigate a myth about a witch in the small town of Burkittsville, MD (previously known as Blair). To begin their documentary, they do some interviews in the town which fuels the folklore they have already heard related to a local witch, the Blair Witch. Yet, there are some who don’t believe these stories, and this provides realism and authenticity to the film.

After the interviews, they head into the woods to begin their investigation of the Blair Witch. Their expectation is that this will be a short excursion. However, this is not the case. Their interpersonal relationships go south as they get lost in the woods, hear noises at night, start losing important items, and people start to disappear. This triggers an apology video from one of the two survivors. Needless to say, this investigation does not go as planned.

The film is character-centered on the three college students and is shot as a documentary with the use of two low-end cameras, one with black and white film. The cinematography is as if they are shooting all the footage themselves on the go so the camera is shaky, not in focus or without images due to the various situations the characters are in (and they are). This heightens the verisimilitude, the appearance of being true or real, of the film. Not only does the style of the film support the fact that it is a real documentary but so does the strategy of its production. Myrick and Sanchez do this by using the true names of the actors as their character names. This was such a success that the families of these actors actually received condolence cards after the release of the movie.

The film is about as indie as it gets. First off, it uses unknown actors. It is low tech and has no special effects or music. It is a low budget film with a production cost of approximately sixty thousand dollars. Based on this information you may not expect much. Boy, would you be wrong. This movie is unnerving. There are lots of rumors, folk tales, superstitions, and false memories that give backstory to the movie. The scariest part of the movie actually develops from the seeds that are planted in your mind. Your imagination. There is minimal blood and gore compared to movies like Nightmare on Elm Street or Halloween. There is no eerie music. No jump scares. No knife attacks. No theatrical techniques to build suspense. Just the bare bones natural and real setting of the forest.

Yet, it still feels like a horror film. It is really up to your imagination as to what is really happening. It is up to you to determine if it is all real or not. The missing map, the piled-up stones, and the stick bundles that are found all contribute to our thinking there is something wrong going on here. It is a mystery and we, along with the protagonists, are trying to figure it out. Through Myrick and Sanchez’ immersive style, they created a film where the viewer is more of a player trying to understand what is happening. This engagement is an example of ‘form is a game.’

The late Roger Ebert raved about this movie, stating, “At a time when digital techniques can show us almost anything, The Blair Witch Project is a reminder that what really scares us is the stuff we can’t see. The noise in the dark is almost always scarier than what makes the noise in the dark. Any kid can tell you that. Not that he believes it at the time.”

While the purpose of indie films is not necessarily to make a small fortune, this movie did. It made nearly two hundred fifty million dollars worldwide. That is an impressive return on investment.

I definitely recommend this film but make sure you can afford not to sleep that night!

-Ryan McCormick

#sundance #sundancefilmfestival #sundance 2024 #independent #theblairwitchproject #horror #horrorfilms #filmreview

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kommunic8 · 6 months

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A pensarci bene, quali sono gli elementi che provocano la paura in un film? TRASCRIZIONE [ENG translation below] Cos'è che rende un racconto di paura tale. Si avvicina Halloween e dappertutto un po' si sentono adesso racconti che vogliono far paura, cose alla televisione, anche i vari canali privati come Netflix propongono cose che dovrebbero fare paura. Ma se ci pensiamo bene, quali sono gli elementi che provocano quella che noi normalmente chiamiamo paura? Sinceramente non lo so. C'è sicuramente l'elemento della sorpresa, quando esce qualcosa, qualcuno o qualcosa da dietro un angolo, c'è l'elemento un po orrido, quando ci sono scene col sangue, c'è la suspense, quando non sappiamo quello che succederà alla protagonista, poi, cos'altro c'è? Fammi pensare. C'è la paura quando sappiamo già quello che succede e vediamo il protagonista andare verso il suo destino ignaro, anche questa è una cosa che... Anzi forse queste sono le situazioni che io trovo più paurose, quando c'è il protagonista che noi lo sappiamo già quello che succederà però lui non lo sa va quasi alla cieca. A me i film di paura piacciono, ma non riesco a guardarli perché poi mi tornano in mente, non voglio che mi tornano in mente perché ci ricamo sopra, ci faccio sopra tutte le mie, sì, mi immedesimo. Non lo so, in effetti, perché non mi piacciono i film di paura. Ricordo che andai a vedere Shining quando uscì al cinema, e andai con il mio compagno di banco delle superiori, Sandro, e andammo al cinema del porto, all'epoca c'era ancora il cinema sotto i portici in via Roma a Cagliari, e dopo aver visto Shining andammo in giro per le vie buie e deserte, era inverno, ad avere paura. È una vita che non vado più al cinema a vedere film che fanno paura. Però forse dovrei riprendere. Ad esempio vorrei rivedere The Blair Witch Project, che è un film dove non si vede niente, proprio il fatto che non, ecco, forse questo è l'ultimo film che fa paura che ho visto al cinema, il fatto che non si vede niente è la cosa più paurosa. TRANSLATION What is it that makes a scary story such a scary story? Halloween is approaching and everywhere here and there you hear tales that want to scare, stuff on TV, and even the various private channels like Netflix are offering things that are supposed to be scary. But if we think about it, what are the elements that cause what we normally call fear? I honestly don't know. There is definitely the element of surprise, when something, someone or something comes out from around a corner, there is the somewhat horrifying element, when there are scenes with blood, and there is suspense, when we don't know what is going to happen to the main character, then, what else is there? Let me think. There is fear when we already know what is going to happen and we see the protagonist going towards his fate unaware, that is also something that... In fact, maybe these ones are the situations that I find the scariest, when there is the protagonist we already know what is going to happen however he does not know it he goes almost blindly. I like scary movies, but I can't watch them because then they come back to me, I don't want them to come back to me because I embroider on them, I do all my own, yes, I get into them. I don't know, actually, because I don't like scary movies. I remember going to see The Shining when it came out in theatres, and I went with my high school classmate, Sandro, and we went to the harbour cinema, at that time there was still the cinema under the arcades in Via Roma in Cagliari, and after seeing The Shining we went around the dark and deserted streets, it was winter, being afraid. It's been ages since I went to the movies to see scary movies. Maybe I should resume, though. For example, I'd like to see The Blair Witch Project again, which is a movie where you can't see anything, just the fact that you don't, here, maybe this is the last scary movie I've seen in the theatre, the fact that you can't see anything is the scariest thing.

#halloween #horror #orrore #raccontidipaura #shining #sorpresa #suspense #theblairwitchproject

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octoberboy1031 · 1 year

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#Rainy #December days call for #pumpkincoffee, #kitty snugs and @darknightofthepodcast covering @blairwitchmovie!! 🎃☕️🐈‍⬛📱#lilac #cat #buddy #pack #family #darknightofthepodcast #theblairwitchproject #coffee #blackasmidnightonamoonlessnight #halloweenmovie #scarymovies #horror #horrorgeek #creepy #spooky #halloween #samhain #halloween365 #itsalwayshalloween #octoberdreams #theoctobercountry #lateautumn #terrorverse (at North Providence, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CluMO3yOOjY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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sarah1228 · 2 years

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number 47 🎃🎃🎃👻👻👻 #theblairwitchproject #nowwatching #nowplaying #horror #horrorgram #horrordvd #horrorfamily #horrorloversofinstagram #halloween #spookyseason #halloween2022🎃 #horrormarathon #horrorbluray #horrormarathon2022 #horrorfilms #horrorfan #horrorfanatic #horrorfanforlife #31daysofhalloween #31daysofhorror #horrorfiend #horrorgirl #horrorlover #i❤️horror #i❤️halloween https://www.instagram.com/p/CjJLqZxvubJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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jamest541975 · 2 years

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Well, I tried to go to THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT official website at, www.blairwitch.com and this is all I found. #theblairwitchproject https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf0GrfNr-MP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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btfiends · 2 years

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So, I got a few friends together and we’re gonna take a walk back into those infamous woods of Burkittsville, Maryland. Yep, we’re going to look at the found footage Classic “The Blair Witch Project” the little film that changed the game for horror forever…an made us truly believe that monsters really do lurk in the shadows. #btfiends #horrorpodcast #horrorcommunity #horror #iTunes #spotify #Youtube #foundfootage #theblairwitchproject #ghost #maryland #scary #spooky #90s #90smovies #foundfootage #horrorgeek #horrorhound (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc7YXPGOmb6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#btfiends #horrorpodcast #horrorcommunity #horror #itunes #spotify #youtube #foundfootage #theblairwitchproject #ghost #maryland #scary #spooky #90s #90smovies #horrorgeek #horrorhound

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disasterflames-moving · 2 years

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sorry you’re bored! what are 5 of the coolest things you can think of rn, off the top of your head? can be anything 😇

- kate, the girl i’ve been dating

- recent scientific advancements

- piercings

- my friends

- my cat :)

#theblairwitchprojection #ask

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itshouseofwarpeddesire · 3 months

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#theblairwitchproject

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horrororman · 2 years

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Released July 30, 1999(US & Canada).

#TheBlairWitchProject

#horror #mystery

#horror #horror movies #horror movie #the blair witch project

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duranduratulsa · 6 months

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Now showing on my Spooktober Filmfest...The Blair Witch Project (1999) on classic DVD 📀! #movie #movies #horror #documentary #mockumentary #theblairwitchproject #HeatherDonahue #JoshuaLeonard #michaelcwilliams #90s #dvd #spooktober #halloween #october

#movies #movie #documentary #mockumentary #horror #the blair witch project #Heather Donahue #Michael C Williams #Joshua Leonard #90s #dvd #Spooktober #halloween #october

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ironcmoniker1 · 8 months

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Grave Encounters Rewatch and Reaction

I don't think I remembered that there are a few decent jokes in the opening of #GraveEncounters. The over the top, melodramatics are extremely well tuned to the reality of "reality tv." This shot of the four people doing serious face while this douche goes through the spiel when they get locked in is 😗👌. It was a little ahead of its time too, in the fact that Lance Preston is pretty clearly inspired by Zach Bagans, and since its release there have been numerous stories about how horrible Bagans is as a human being and producer.

I didn't remember that there are a few decent jokes in the opening of #GraveEncounters. The over the top, melodramatics are extremely well tuned to the reality of "reality tv." This shot of the four people doing serious face while this douche goes through the spiel when they get locked in is *muah* Chef's kiss.

I forgot how much this took from #TheBlairWitchProject in terms of the characters experiencing some kind of warping of time and space. It's interesting because it also feels like the 2016 #BlairWitch took some inspiration from this, so there's a kind of cycle we can actually see. The Blair Witch Project to #GraveEncounters to Blair Witch, the imitator influencing the next iteration/generation of the original.

I could be wrong, but I feel like this is one of the earlier versions of a found footage film which deviated from The Blair Witch Project formula of holding to the scares originating off camera or only being encountered as an aftermath. When we encounter the first "spirit/patient," it is a chilling moment. T.C, the cameraman, disappearing into the tub after being pulled into it is also a good moment. I don't think I gave this movie as much credit as it deserves for how well it uses the concept of the rules of time and space being fungible.

The makeup and effects departments deserve recognition too. The design and execution on the ghost patients is appropriately unnerving.

This bit with the smoke/cloud/fog filling the tunnel and Sasha disappearing is effective. The rat killing bit is also effective.

I absolutely did not remember how hard this movie goes 🤣

Ah, now I see why I didn't feel more positive toward this film. Bringing in an occult aspect at the end feels a little like pandering to the audience, giving them a degree/level of explanation that isn't really required.

Overall, this is a satisfyingly fun found footage outing. There's some great

#horror movies #found footage #Grave Encounters

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thehorrorscene · 2 years

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In what movie could you find three individuals out in the woods with a video camera, searching for a witch ??? #thehorrorscene #horror #horrormovies #scarymovies #halloween #feelslikeoctober #horrorhost #liquiddeath #podcast #horrorfan #creepy #scary #spooky #monsters #ghosts #haunted #horrorjunkie #horroraddict #horrorfanatic #ilovehorror #horrorgeek #finalgirl #classichorror #80shorror #theblairwitchproject #sontronicspodcastpro #proaudiodesign #rode #mackieprofx12 #lastritespodcast (at Orange County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChWByT3r6mU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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theremightbecupcakespodcast · 3 years

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Finished the website entry for 72, the found footage & internet horror episode-: it contains the full movie list with links and information about each, unedited versions of the trailers I used in in the episode, the books I recommended (plus more!), all the links I promised, and even a surprisingly-related story about the band Skinny Puppy . URI is also in Linktree: https://www.theremightbecupcakes.com/episode-72-whats-your-motivation-heather/ #podcast #podcaster #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #newpodcastepisode #theremightbecupcakes #horror #horrormovies #foundfootage #foundfootagehorror #internethorror #theblairwitch #theblairwitchproject #bookstagram #bookrecommendations #books #bookpodcast #bookpodcaster #bookpodcasts #skinnypuppy https://www.instagram.com/p/CUN9e3DLgdD/?utm_medium=tumblr

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kevinlgerhardt · 3 years

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"In May of 2013 6 Real Housewives disappeared in the woods near The Berksires, while shooting a documentary… A year later their footage was found.” 🍎 . . . #rhony #rhonyc #realhousewives #realhousewivesofnewyork #realhousewivesofnewyorkcity #rhonymemes #bravotv #bravo #countessluann #kristentaekman #ramonasinger #caroleradziwill #heatherthomson #sonjamorgan #theblairwitchproject #horrormemes #horrormovies #luanndelesseps #avivadrescher #realhousewivesofny #bravomemes #andycohen #bravoholics #ambermarchampion (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLzVDGHMFzx/?igshid=bc9gyh6bj5rk

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