![]() ![]() Despite extensive lore surrounding the myth of the Blair Witch herself, the film never makes clear who or what haunts the characters in the woods. Beyond the handheld cameras and improvised dialogue, the film lacks several conventional horror movie tropes, to the point that some argue that “The Blair Witch Project” is not horror at all. One aspect that lends itself to the film’s longevity is its simplicity. So what is it about this movie that has granted it an honored spot as one of horror’s most beloved films? But “The Blair Witch Project” is neither the first nor the most controversial found footage horror film (looking at you, “Cannibal Holocaust”), or even, arguably, the best (and here’s where I step on my soapbox and say, if you haven’t seen “Noroi: The Curse,” you’re doing yourself a disservice). It’s easy to credit the film’s success to its unconventional style its shaky handycam footage both nauseates and terrifies audiences. People were talking about it constantly: Was it real? Was it fake? Parodies were made, both professionally and otherwise, and the titular Blair Witch became a pop culture icon. They become hopelessly lost, stumbling through the woods, plagued by unseen forces.Īt the time of its release, “The Blair Witch Project” made $248 million on a $60,000 budget. Williams), and Josh (Joshua Leonard) who set off into the forests of Burkittsville, Maryland in hopes of making a documentary about the local legend of the Blair Witch. “The Blair Witch Project” is the story of three student filmmakers, Heather (Heather Donahue), Mike (Michael C. The horror and dread of the movie was so pervasive that it was frightening enough for me just being in the same room as it played. There wasn’t much that could be seen from that position - only glimpses of pale faces, naked trees, and darkness - and yet, I still had nightmares that night, and many nights afterwards. My first glimpse of Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez’s 1999 horror classic “The Blair Witch Project” was from behind a couch at seven years old, out of view of my disapproving parents. Check out our Entertainment Section for more Double Takes. ![]() “Double Take” re-examines pop culture classics through a modern lens. ![]()
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