Blair Witch
Seen it?2016 | 89 min | Thriller, Horror
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a weak 5.2 out of 10 from audiences and middling reviews (38% on Rotten Tomatoes), this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 28 Years Later, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Students on a camping trip discover something sinister is lurking beyond the trees.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
5.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$45 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 230K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adam Wingard
- James Allen McCuneJames Donahue
- Callie HernandezLisa Arlington
- Brandon ScottPeter Jones
- Corbin ReidAshley Bennett
- Valorie CurryTalia
- Wes RobinsonLane
- Heather DonahueHeather (archive footage)