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30 July 1999 (USA) moreTagline:
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. morePlot:
In October of 1994, three student film makers disappeared in the woods near Burkittesville, Maryland. One year later, their footage was found. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
11 wins & 16 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(194 articles)
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Inventive and terrifying. Will spawn many imitations. moreUS Showtimes:
(register to personalize)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Heather Donahue | ... | Heather Donahue | |
| Joshua Leonard | ... | Joshua 'Josh' Leonard | |
| Michael C. Williams | ... | Michael 'Mike' Williams (as Michael Williams) | |
| Bob Griffith | ... | Short Fisherman | |
| Jim King | ... | Interviewee | |
| Sandra Sánchez | ... | Waitress (as Sandra Sanchez) | |
| Ed Swanson | ... | Fisherman With Glasses | |
| Patricia DeCou | ... | Mary Brown | |
| Mark Mason | ... | Man in Yellow Hat | |
| Jackie Hallex | ... | Interviewee with Child |
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Rated R for language.Parents Guide:
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86 minCountry:
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EnglishAspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby SRCertification:
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Malaysia:18PL | Hungary:16 | South Korea:18 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA (original rating) | Australia:M | Belgium:KNT | Chile:14 | Denmark:15 | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Iceland:12 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R13 | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:NC-16 (re-rating) | Singapore:PG (original rating) | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #36716) | Philippines:PG-13Fun Stuff
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The first cut of the movie to be screened was 2.5 hours in length. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: A girl is playing with a Tamagotchi virtual pet in a scene set in 1994, but the toy was not released in Japan until 1996 (it wasn't officially available in the USA until May 1997). moreQuotes:
[Why the woods aren't big enough to get lost in]Heather Donahue: Because this is America! We've exhausted all of our natural resources!
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America The Beautiful moreFAQ
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With all the hype surrounding this new independent horror film, you might think it would be hard for it to live up to expectations. The Blair Witch Project is probably as scary as it's reputation. Feel free to read on, I do not intend to give away any of the film's secrets or surprises. The less you know about this creepy little chiller, the better.
Filmed on video and 16mm black & white, this film is exactly what the horror genre needs in a time reminiscent of the early 1980s slasher onslaught. The Blair Witch Project has no knife wielding maniacs, no DNA altered monsters, and no real bloodshed onscreen. We see what the three film makers see as they make their way through the deep, dank woods in search of a legendary witch. There are times when there is nothing but a black screen, and all we can do is listen to their scared voices and the unexplained noises going on around them. The true horror behind this film is the unknown, and those dark places where you know something is lurking.
If you are a seasoned veteran of the horror cinema, The Blair Witch Project may be less frightening than for someone who has not seen many scary movies. You will have to respect it's originality, and it's manipulation of our deepest fears. At times the film really makes you feel the sense of dread the film makers are experiencing. One thing I did notice about the audience in the theater is that everyone was very quiet. Except for an occasional gasp, the moviegoers were absorbed in this film. That's unusual for a modern horror movie. Most are full of fake scare tactics and multiple twist endings that keep the audience shouting and screaming at the screen. One thing for sure, you can expect many imitations of The Blair Witch Project in the future. Isn't that how it usually goes?