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The Blair Witch Project

Seen it?

1999 | 81 min | Horror, Mystery

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Weapons or The Witch, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 21 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $249 million worldwide on a $60K budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

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Cast & crew

Directed by Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez

  • Heather DonahueHeather Donahue
  • Joshua LeonardJoshua Leonard
  • Michael C. WilliamsMichael Williams
  • Bob GriffinShort Fisherman
  • Jim KingInterviewee (uncredited)
  • Sandra SánchezWaitress
  • Ed SwansonFisherman With Glasses (uncredited)
  • Patricia DeCouMary Brown
  • Mark MasonMan in Yellow Hat (uncredited)
  • Susie GoochInterviewee with Child (uncredited)