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The Blair Witch Project (1999)

“Everything you've heard is true.”

6.4/10 · 5,682 votes 1h 21m r HorrorMystery

#77 of 105 films from 1999 #582 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez · Written by Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez

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Overview

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.

Cast

Heather Donahueas Heather Donahue
Joshua Leonardas Joshua Leonard
Michael C. Williamsas Michael Williams
Bob Griffinas Short Fisherman
Jim Kingas Interviewee (uncredited)
Sandra Sánchezas Waitress
Ed Swansonas Fisherman With Glasses (uncredited)
Patricia DeCouas Mary Brown
Mark Masonas Man in Yellow Hat (uncredited)
Susie Goochas Interviewee with Child (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJuly 14, 1999
Runtime81 min (1h 21m) — shorter as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresHorror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000
Box office$248,639,099 (4,144.0× budget)
IMDbtt0185937

More from Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez

V/H/S/2V/H/S/22013 · ★ 6.2 · 1h 36m

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Questions

How long is The Blair Witch Project?
The Blair Witch Project runs 81 minutes (1h 21m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Blair Witch Project worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 5,682 votes, which places it #77 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 28%) and #582 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed The Blair Witch Project?
The Blair Witch Project was directed by Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez. Other well-rated titles by the same director: V/H/S/2 (2013).
Who stars in The Blair Witch Project?
Heather Donahue as Heather Donahue; Joshua Leonard as Joshua Leonard; Michael C. Williams as Michael Williams; Bob Griffin as Short Fisherman; Jim King as Interviewee (uncredited); Sandra Sánchez as Waitress.
What is The Blair Witch Project rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Blair Witch Project?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/146781.

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