The Blair Witch Project (UK)
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In October of 1994, three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittesville, Maryland
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 78 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
Release Date: 17/04/2000
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
On October 21, 1994, Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard and Michael Williams hiked into Maryland`s Black Hills Forest to shoot a documentary film on a local legend `The Blair Witch`. They were never heard from again. One year later, their footage was found. The Blair Witch Project is their legacy!
Special Features:
3 Original Theatrical Trailers
The Curse of the Blair Witch
The Blair Witch Legacy
Newly Discovered Footage
Directors and Producers commentary
Directors Interviews
Animated Interactive Menus
Fear Sections
TV Spots
Cast and crew information
DVD-ROM Features with website access
Video Tracks:
Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo English
Subtitle Tracks:
CC: English
Directed By:
Eduardo Sánchez
Daniel Myrick
Written By:
Eduardo Sánchez
Daniel Myrick
Starring:
Michael C. Williams
Joshua Leonard
Heather Donahue
Soundtrack By:
Tony Cora
Director of Photography:
Neal Fredericks
Editor:
Eduardo Sánchez
Daniel Myrick
Production Designer:
Ben Rock
Producer:
Michael Monello
Robin Cowie
Gregg Hale
Executive Producer:
Kevin J. Foxe
Bob Eick
Distributor:
Artisan Entertainment
Your Opinions and Comments
Throughout the second half of the film I had severe pixellation and sound stuttering. Returning the disc to the shop, I tried a second copy, which did the same! Evidently there is some incompatibility between this disc and the Wharfedale 750 DVD player. I managed to get the player exchanged for the 750s model, which seems to have no problems.
To summarise: an atmospheric film that works well for what it is. The young characters evoke some sympathy (vital in this type of film), and the filmmakers are clever in utilising the limitations of a miniscule budget. The extras on the disc are quite generous too. Certainly not the best horror film ever made (`Carrie` gets my vote there), but worth seeing.
A+
I admired the fact that an indie film could do so well but the bottom line is the movie is awful. It looks like a home video. This was done to add authenticity and save money but a film should have some production standards.
For a supposed horror film, there are no scares at all. I`m sorry but my younger cousin saw it and was not moved one bit. The three actors were also irritating and attracted no sympathy.
Overall, avoid this film.