The Blair Witch Project Poster
The Blair Witch Project is the focus of Classics Corner this week. If you’re not familiar with The Blair Witch Project
One thing I like a lot about this movie is how it was marketed. It was genius. I ran into people for years that argued that it was real. Of course these people should go look up the actors online and see that they acted in other movies after they “died.” For most people this is pretty tough. This film had a ton of buzz around it when it was released. According to IMDB, the estimated budget was $60,000 and it grossed $248,639,099 world wide…which I’d say is a pretty good return on investment.
The Blair Witch Project was produced by Haxan Films. The film was directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez, who wrote the film as well. The film stars Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard and Michael Williams.
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What did you think of The Blair Witch Project? How do you feel about found footage films? What about the shaky camera?
Here is the theatrical teaser trailer:
The Blair Witch Project (1999) Theatrical Trailer
Original theatrical trailer for the 1999 film “The Blair Witch Project.” Starring Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, Michael C. Williams. Directed by Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sanchez.
Here is a longer trailer:
The Blair Witch Project (1999) – Trailer
Fan-Made trailer using actual footage from the official teasers. Instead of uploading two similar videos, I made my own personal cut. “In October of 1994, three student film makers disappeared in the woods near Burkittesville, Maryland. One year late…
Here is an interview with “The Blair Witch Project” producer, Robin Cowie:
The Blair Witch Project: Robin Cowie Interview
Rosie Stoker talks to producer Robin Cowie following the 10th anniversary screening and Q&A of The Blair Witch Project.
Heather Donahue interview:
Heather Donahue – [Aug-1999] – interview
[10-Aug-1999] Blair Witch Project
Writers/Directors Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez are interviewed in this video:
Daniel Myrick & Eduardo Sánchez [Directors / Writers / Editors] (The Blair Witch Project)
Daniel Myrick (c. 1964, Sarasota, Florida, USA) Eduardo Sánchez (20 December 1968, Cuba) “The Blair Witch Project” (1999) de Daniel Myrick & Eduardo Sánchez
Some reviews:
I will always be a Blair Witch Fan « eric martin's…House of Water
The doc was source material for the Blair Witch Project. I thought thought it was a fake documentary made before the Blair Witch Project was released. I thought the Blair Witch People had ripped off someone else's story and …
Publish Date: 09/02/2011 18:21
http://noahshouse.wordpress.com/2011/09/02/i-will-always-be-a-blair-witch-fan/
32 Things We Learned From the 'Blair Witch Project' Commentary …
Welcome back to Commentary Commentary, where we dive into the shiny backside of your favorite DVDs and bring you the magical insight that comes from hearing.
Publish Date: 08/02/2011 12:26
http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/32-things-we-learned-from-the-blair-witch-project-commentary-track.php
The Blair Witch Project (1999) | Dan The Man's Movie Reviews
The Blair Witch Project (1999). Who wants to go on a camping trip now? Brash student filmmakers Heather (Heather Donahue), Josh (Joshua Leonard) and Mike (Michael Williams) march into the woods near Burkittsville, Md., …
Publish Date: 07/15/2011 10:48
http://dtmmr.wordpress.com/2011/07/15/the-blair-witch-project-1999/
Nate's Mini Reviews: The Blair Witch Project: Daniel Myrick …
The Blair Witch Project is just one in a long line of films that prove that the horror genre is the best entry point for wannabe film-makers who have extremely limited resources: The Night of the Living Dead, Evil Dead 1 + 2, …
Publish Date: 08/07/2011 9:43
http://natesminireviews.blogspot.com/2011/08/blair-witch-project-daniel-myrick.html
