Article@ The Making Of 'The Blair Witch Project'

[Katie-Ellen]

Has it really been 15 years?

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3317454/looking-back-blair-witch-15-years-later/

 

[Steven McC]

Believe it or not I've never actually seen this film or any of the found footages it has spawned. Credit to the makers for coming up with a clever new concept and making a hit film on such a low budget but I never felt I would enjoy the film. Am I wrong? Should I give it a shot?

 

[AgentPete]

Well, it’s iconic in several ways – so if you’re into film for any reason, you probably should.

Yes, it did spawn a host of shakycam films, but nothing (imho) quite as effective as the original.

 

[Katie-Ellen]

It's claustrophobic and creepy...no schlock but big on atmosphere. The ending horrified me, all right.

 

[AgentPete]

It’s surprisingly difficult for many filmmakers to create that scary, chilling atmosphere. Even on budgets a magnitude bigger. That is one of BW’s key strengths.

Interestingly, the BW2 sequel had a far greater budget, but in my view failed to live up to the first. I think it was a studio project, which probably was the kiss of death...

 

[Katie-Ellen]

Came across this...horror film directors who have afterwards written horror novels...strong stuff. http://www.booklistonline.com/Great-Reads-Horror-Directors-Who-Became-Authors/pid=7004139