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The Blair Witch Project (1999)

15 81 min  -  Horror | Mystery  -   30 July 1999 (USA)
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Three film students go missing after traveling into the woods of Maryland to make a documentary about the local Blair Witch legend leaving only their footage behind.

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Heather Donahue ...
Joshua Leonard ...
Michael C. Williams ...
Michael 'Mike' Williams (as Michael Williams)
Bob Griffith Bob Griffith ...
Short Fisherman
Jim King Jim King ...
Interviewee
Sandra Sánchez Sandra Sánchez ...
Waitress (as Sandra Sanchez)
Ed Swanson Ed Swanson ...
Fisherman With Glasses
Patricia DeCou Patricia DeCou ...
Mark Mason Mark Mason ...
Man in Yellow Hat
Jackie Hallex Jackie Hallex ...
Interviewee with Child
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Storyline

Three film students travel to Maryland to make a student film about a local urban legend... The Blair Witch. The three went into the woods on a two day hike to find the Blair Witch, and never came back. One year later, the students film and video was found in the woods. The footage was compiled and made into a movie. The Blair Witch Project. Written by Kevin Overstreet <GrndZero23@aol.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Forest | Legend | Maryland | Student Film | Video Camera  | See more »

Taglines:

Everything you've heard is true. See more »

Genres:

Horror | Mystery

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ведьма из Блэр See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,512,054 (USA) (18 July 1999) (27 Screens)

Gross:

$248,639,099 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Haxan Films See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Josh's shouts in the final scene were pre-recorded and played through speakers hidden away in the woods. See more »

Goofs

Errors in geography: After waking up to find three stone piles surrounding their tents, the group decides to walk South for the day. However, they continue to walk toward the sunrise, which would be East. See more »

Quotes

[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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Crazy Credits

The beginning and end credits are designed in the style of a documentary, e.g. jumping slightly, static instead of rolling credits. See more »

Connections

Referenced in The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Star Spangled Banner"
Music by John Stafford Smith
Lyrics by Francis Scott Key (1814)
Sung a cappella by Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams See more »